Did Cold Steel fix the sheath on the SRK 3V?

[txgolfer45]

I have read a number of reviews of the SRK 3V that mention issues with the sheath being too tight. Has Cold Steel fixed this issue with the sheath? I would rather not have to find a replacement sheath for a new knife.

 

[Alberta Ed]

A good knife deserves a good leather sheath. Any of the sheath makers here can whip one up for you at reasonable cost.

 

[Maximumbob54]

I thought the issue was the edge was rubbing the FRN which ate the sharpness away each time in and out.

 

[jbmonkey]

I have read a number of reviews of the SRK 3V that mention issues with the sheath being too tight. Has Cold Steel fixed this issue with the sheath? I would rather not have to find a replacement sheath for a new knife.

no, but it's not gonna be every knife and every sheath. some are a problem some aren't.

 

[GrumpySoreOldBastard]

Some owners have reported that they have touched up the inside of the sheath with a thin hand file with good results.
Seems like a good plan of action as you are not defacing anything visible if you slip up or whatnot.

 

[GrumpySoreOldBastard]

I thought the issue was the edge was rubbing the FRN which ate the sharpness away each time in and out.

With the 3V SRK the blade stock is thicker than the carbon steel version.

 

[knarfeng]

I have read a number of reviews of the SRK 3V that mention issues with the sheath being too tight. Has Cold Steel fixed this issue with the sheath? I would rather not have to find a replacement sheath for a new knife.

Mine is not too tight.
The 3V version has a flat ground saber grind.
The SK-5 version has a hollow ground saber grind.

I find the sheath usable, but if I were going to carry it a lot, I'd likely get a custom sheath.

 

[Wowbagger]

With the 3V SRK the blade stock is thicker than the carbon steel version.

Must have been why I never noticed that / I ground my SRK 3V half as thick as it came to me.
Now it actually cuts stuff.
Of course I would be mad to have slipped that nice edge I put on it into the king of knife dullers (a Cold Steel factory , fiber reinforced , plastic sheath ) I bought an after market sheath for it.
Happy Dog !

 

[Wowbagger]

Some . . . have . . .touched up the inside of the sheath with a thin hand file with good results.

Probably not with actual good results all around ; probably dulled the file for any future use .
I would recommend heating up the sheath with a good industrial hot air gun until it is quite hot then plunge the knife in and wiggle it around to open up the sheath . Maybe anchor the edge of the sheath in a vise or screw it to the bench first .

I have had excelent results just heating protions of this type of sheath to close it up a little to stop rattle or move the mouth of the sheath for better retention or easier draw. Still dulls blades though . That was the early days when I was still in denial that Cold Steel would NEVER produce a crap sheath for a great knife .

I've since had to amend my views . . . somewhat . . . .

PS : I have had to heat up these sheaths surprisingly hot to effect the smallest change . Keep that in mind.

 

[Wowbagger]

Mine is not too tight.
The 3V version has a flat ground saber grind.
The SK-5 version has a hollow ground saber grind.

I find the sheath usable, but if I were going to carry it a lot, I'd likely get a custom sheath.

AAAAHHHHhhhhhh !
I love these things !