Best machete + sheath combo?

[mrgreen]

I've read some great reviews and discussions on machetes here, but many seem to come with a poor quality sheath, if any. What great machete comes with a great sheath?

Mods; If this needs to be moved to General Knife Discussion, I won't cry about it. I just figured the guys here would be more knowledgable about carrying systems for a machete it the woods. Thanks

 

[disduster]

i have found that condor's sheaths are decent as are ontario's, both pretty much being aftermarket purchases. i believe some of the older model stainless models of condors do come with a sheath when purchased.

i don't see to many machetes sold with sheaths, and if a sheath is availiable it is very basic to say the least. :thumbup:

 

[tabeeb762]

Are sheaths really that important? I've never felt the need for one on a machete longer than 12".

 

[baldtaco-II]

If it's for use rather than an ornament I think a bit of PVC tube is about as good as it gets. Pick your favorite machete and go for it - 1] Compact, 2] low weight, 3] retains it's shape, 4] safe 'cos there's nothing you'll cut through drawing or sheathing, and 5] it won't go manky in the damp and is easy to clean & dry. And potentially 6] if you can think of other uses for a bit of tube while you are out like fanning fire. Baldric options to attach to one abound.

Walkthrough by Joezilla

 

[FortyTwoBlades]

i have found that condor's sheaths are decent as are ontario's, both pretty much being aftermarket purchases. i believe some of the older model stainless models of condors do come with a sheath when purchased.

i don't see to many machetes sold with sheaths, and if a sheath is availiable it is very basic to say the least. :thumbup:

Unless I'm mistaken, ANY of the stainless models come with a sheath, as do SOME of the carbon ones. It depends on the model.

The Condor leather sheaths are easily the nicest production machete sheaths I've yet come across. :thumbup:

 

[kvaughn]

Ben Meadows outdoor equipment catalogs have some very nice plastic lined ballistic nylon sheaths that have held up well for me.--KV

 

[smcclown05]

The KSF Machete or "Barktario" is an Ontario machete blade reshaped, reground and rehandled by Bark River and they come with a fantastic leather sheath from Sharpshooter. I got one from the first run a while back but I believe Derrick has ordered another round of them. They are way beyond the price range of the well loved Tramontina's but they are some wickedly sharp machetes.