DB-321 sheaths, something old and original, and something new :)

[David Brown]

Hi Everybody,

I made 2 versions for this one.

Usually on a curvy bolo-y blade like this I default to my exposed spine style.

I have been making a few sheaths for a few customers that really get aggressive in the woods and want a more straight drop style sheath.

What I do is make a "knife" blank and mold to it.

here are both styles

my Original Exposed Spine

and a fully enclosed version.

what do you all think ?

 

[MattinLA]

I always love the exposed spine

 

[Currawong]

I have one of your exposed spine sheaths and I love it, but it's for a larger knife (BB13). I notice on the second design you're not moulding the kydex over the bolster (or whatever you call it with ResC) for retention, but using a strap instead. Is this for better retention? I kinda like the idea, it might be better for stopping the knife from rattling.

 

[Private Klink]

I don't have one of these knives, but if I did I would get the fully enclosed version. Just my preference.

 

[David Brown]

I have one of your exposed spine sheaths and I love it, but it's for a larger knife (BB13). I notice on the second design you're not moulding the kydex over the bolster (or whatever you call it with ResC) for retention, but using a strap instead. Is this for better retention? I kinda like the idea, it might be better for stopping the knife from rattling.

This is really the only way to make this style, short of making the fake knife to mold with have a handle.
there could be a little rattle with this particular fully enclosed sheath.

Kind of a give and take.

It all depends on how you will be using the blade.

 

[MattinLA]

This is really the only way to make this style, short of making the fake knife to mold with have a handle.
there could be a little rattle with this particular fully enclosed sheath.

Kind of a give and take.

It all depends on how you will be using the blade.

Do you make your taco sheaths this way as well now?

For EDC, I'm a taco man

 

[David Brown]

Do you make your taco sheaths this way as well now?

For EDC, I'm a taco man

I could give it a try.
Please e-mail me and we can work it out.

 

[Garth Reckner]

Love the exposed spine. The new style looks great as well. Excellent workmanship as always. You are a true master of the kydex.

Garth