Buck 212 sheath issues

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Wicked Sharp

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I absolutely love the Buck 212. In my humble opinion, it is the perfect belt knife for EDC and hunting. The knife is short and lightweight but extremely adept at skinning / dressing game and general utility uses. My only issues with the knife involve the sheath. It is made of leather (it’s only redeeming feature), but the quality is poor compared to other factory sheaths in the classics lineup. It actually looks like something you would expect to see regularly in the BudK catalog (CHHEEEAAAAPPPPP). Also...., and this is a MUCH bigger issue in my opinion, it is POORLY designed. The knife rides up in the sheath; the retaining strap is too high; the belt attachment is hilarious; and, the metal snap on the retaining strap contacts the pommel on the knife and scratches / gouges the hell out of it. C’mon guys..., this knife is WAY too nice for a bullshit, cheaply made sheath like this. By the way..., anyone know how to remove deep scratches from the pommel?
 
I moved the keeper down on one of mine it made it much better, but I’m still not real happy with it.
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I wish it had a belt loop instead of the two slots.

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yep it is awful. worst Buck sheath by far. it does need improving and more of a 100 series type sheath design.
 
I agree a 100 series sheath would be a vast improvement, and I’m not a huge fan of 100 series sheaths. I like the big wide keeper, but I don’t like the fold over design. I prefer the two piece sewn all around design.

I’d like a small version of a 124 sheath.
 
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Wicked Sharp said:
I absolutely love the Buck 212. In my humble opinion, it is the perfect belt knife for EDC and hunting. The knife is short and lightweight but extremely adept at skinning / dressing game and general utility uses. My only issues with the knife involve the sheath. It is made of leather (it’s only redeeming feature), but the quality is poor compared to other factory sheaths in the classics lineup. It actually looks like something you would expect to see regularly in the BudK catalog (CHHEEEAAAAPPPPP). Also...., and this is a MUCH bigger issue in my opinion, it is POORLY designed. The knife rides up in the sheath; the retaining strap is too high; the belt attachment is hilarious; and, the metal snap on the retaining strap contacts the pommel on the knife and scratches / gouges the hell out of it. C’mon guys..., this knife is WAY too nice for a bullshit, cheaply made sheath like this. By the way..., anyone know how to remove deep scratches from the pommel?
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While I do not care for it, I do think if it were any other company the sheath might easily have been much worse.
Then again I'm a lefty and made something else in short order.
For a Buck sheath it's definitely pretty bad compared to what they're known for, but this used to be about the most common style of sheath for factory manufactured belt knives in the US.
From Western, Queen, Camillus, Case, Robeson, Olean / KA-BAR, Schrade, Pal, Cattaraugus , Remington, Winchester, imperial, Colonial.
You name it, this was a very common style of belt knife sheath with this high riding keeper strap.
They were often thin, and many used tiny little rivets that like to pull through the leather over time.

I suspect this 212 sheath would probably hold up longer.
 
You might be right..., however, a $75 knife (particularly an American-made knife) should include a reasonably good quality, well-fitted sheath. It’s not the “style” of sheath that I find objectionable...., it’s the QUALITY, OR LACK THEREOF. Thanks for your comments.
 
The Buck 212 is a re-introduction of the Buck 112 from the 1940’s - a classic knife. Hickory n Steel nailed it, the sheath also harkens back to those same times. I have also ordered a new sheath for mine but as a collector of vintage hunting knives I appreciate the attempt to give us a period correct sheath for a vintage style knife. OH
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Old Hunter said:
The Buck 212 is a re-introduction of the Buck 112 from the 1940’s - a classic knife. Hickory n Steel nailed it, the sheath also harkens back to those same times. I have also ordered a new sheath for mine but as a collector of vintage hunting knives I appreciate the attempt to give us a period correct sheath for a vintage style knife. OH
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which goes to show...old isn't always better.:)

the 111 there is a good useable size knife. id prefer they reissued that one, and with that same old sheath design.....id bet it would sit better on the belt from the bit more length and dimensions.
 
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This is a 116 Caper sheath. It’s a perfect fit for a 212 with the standard handle. The keeper is a little short for my Limited edition, but I think it would stretch.

The problem is Buck doesn’t have any of these sheaths. But they made them for some limited runs.

Maybe if we all ask they would make a new run of them?
 
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Wow I had no idea about the 212 being a reintroduction.
If they had used that same handle I don't think I would have rehandled mine.
 
Makael Makael I want to purchase one of your slip-style sheaths for my 212. How can I connect with you? My email: maweiser (at) yahoo -dot- com. Thanks!
 
Hickory n steel said:
Wow I had no idea about the 212 being a reintroduction.
If they had used that same handle I don't think I would have rehandled mine.
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There are some of those around, I’ve seen red lucite and blue lucite, some with W2 blade steel. Others who collect the variations could give you a more accurate accounting of the 212 variations - I only bought the one with the black phenolic handle because that’s what I like. C&C and SK Blades were involved, not sure which company offered which variation. OH
 
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