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As I am sure all BM42 owners know, the cocoon pretty much sucks. I had some extra time today and finally got fed up with the cocoon so I decided to modify it. As we all know, the flap on it is too short so I cut it free and sewed a 1/2" strip of cordura between the cocoon and the flap. Now the flap seems to cover all of the velcro.
I also didn't like the way the cocoon fit over my favorite belt. The belt is 1 1/2" wide and the cocoon was too tight on it. The cocoon wouldn't move when I sat down and was very uncomfortable. I sewed a longer strip of cordura over each of the horizontal carry straps but made it so that I can use a smaller belt with the original straps, or run my wider belt under the new straps but above the old ones. These allow the knife to shift when I sit but hold it firm enough so that the sheath doesn't come with the knife when I draw it out.
I also didn't like the way the cocoon fit over my favorite belt. The belt is 1 1/2" wide and the cocoon was too tight on it. The cocoon wouldn't move when I sat down and was very uncomfortable. I sewed a longer strip of cordura over each of the horizontal carry straps but made it so that I can use a smaller belt with the original straps, or run my wider belt under the new straps but above the old ones. These allow the knife to shift when I sit but hold it firm enough so that the sheath doesn't come with the knife when I draw it out.