BK 14 Question

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I did some research before I posted the question here and found that some have complained that the sheath actually dull's the knife, is this true and if so what is a good after market sheath for it? Also, any other color's of zytel handles available? I sure would like a tan set to match my 16.
 
They sheaths have been changed. There are some good aftermarket makers on here. Depends on if you're looking for Kydex or leather.

Kydex makers- Azwelke, Godspeed, 710.
Leather Benders- Skystorm, Sagewood, Psyop, Mauser.

Zytel comes in black or orange. If you want it to match your 16 you're gonna have to go with the black. Or some RIT dye.
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That all being said, if you had been doing all that research into the Eskabar, you should have come across the answers to these questions NUMEROUS times.
 
^^^ What he said!! :D

I have several 14's and have never experienced this but have heard of it. I think this was a problem with sheaths a few years ago but Kabar changed the material they were made from and eliminated the issue.

As for aftermarket sheaths, there are a lot of options. I have a kydex sheath by The710 & his work is excellent.

Zytel only comes in black and orange as far as I know.

Welcome to the Becker wing of the nut house!
 
I have never had any sheath dulling issues with my 11 or 14's.
My stock sheaths did loosen up a bit and caused some rattling.
That's the only reason I got aftermarket sheaths.
If I remember correctly, my stock sheaths lated about 4-6 months before they developed a rattle.
However, depending on how much you use them, they may last longer. I used mine alot.
I can highly reccomend Azwelke's Kydex.
But both GODSPEED and the 710 make some good looking stuff too and are on my "to buy" list.
 
I never had any dulling with the stock sheath, but I didnt drag the edge when taking it in and out.
 
After about a year, I finally gave up on my BK-11 sheath "breaking in" so the dulling would stop. The issue did get a little bit better over the course of a year but not enough.

Bought an Azwelke sheath for it late last night.
 
Wolf_1989 said:
After about a year, I finally gave up on my BK-11 sheath "breaking in" so the dulling would stop. The issue did get a little bit better over the course of a year but not enough.

Bought an Azwelke sheath for it late last night.
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I just found out Al and my-self both live in the valley, I guess I should support my local business's.
 
Al does good work, I have a Scrapyard dagger that he made the sheath for that I absolutely love.
 
I just found out Al and my-self both live in the valley
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He doesn't quite live in the valley.. he lives in New River... just a little north, but close enough. :)

Godspeed is closer to you, he's down near Queen Creek. I've got sheaths from both of them. Great stuff either way.
 
Uncle Malice said:
He doesn't quite live in the valley.. he lives in New River... just a little north, but close enough. :)

Godspeed is closer to you, he's down near Queen Creek. I've got sheaths from both of them. Great stuff either way.
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I am new to all of this and did just realize Godspeed was just down the road. I actually just purchased a 710 sheath that he is making just the way I want it. OD neck sheath with a firesteel loop. Great price plus he will have it finished and shipped later this week.
 
The sheath dulled my 11 like crazy. I just ordered a 14 and expect the same but I make my own lysed sheaths anyways.
 
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