Do Fiddleback knives NOT come with sheaths?

They don't come with sheaths. There are several leather workers on this forum who do a great job though.
 
They do not. There are several on here that make them...Bonafide, Rick Lowe, Talfuchre. I own several from Bonafide and love them.

Martin
 
No leather sheath. I've read it's to focus on producing the best possible tool possible. By the look of the quality it seems to work. :) there are a few people here who make good looking sheaths. No sheath means more choices and better quality.
 
Seems sort of like buying a new car but having to get the tires someplace else. What is the going rate for plain, serviceable leather sheaths for a 3-1/2" blade knife, just approx.
 
B JACKSON said:
Seems sort of like buying a new car but having to get the tires someplace else. What is the going rate for plain, serviceable leather sheaths for a 3-1/2" blade knife, just approx.
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I like being able to source the sheath from different places. It allows you to customize your setup and get exactly what you want.
 
The ability to customize is fine and has always been an option with anybody's knives, I have purchased in the past a horizontal carry sheath for a Buck Skinner for example, but I would think that a sheath of some sort would not absolutely have to be purchased through an additional vendor . I am surprised, I have never purchased a New, "outdoors" style knife that did not have a sheath, with the exception of a fillet knife once, and that actually did come with a cover for the blade, though it was not "belt wearable".. Are a lot of these knives not actually used or carried? I was not looking for a collectable
 
B JACKSON,

You're welcome to contact me via email and I can give you some options and pricing for what I offer. There's also Rick Lowe, wildmanh, and Talfuchre <--- all sheath makers who offer products and service to Fiddleback owners and can be easily contacted in this sub-forum. Each of us offer a different spin of the same tune - all in leather. I believe Rick Lowe might offer some Kydex/Leather combos.
 
These are definitely user tools. Browse the FB section of the forum and you will see that. Keep in mind that this is a small outfit. In order to do what they want and remain profitable, this is the choice they have made. Given the variety of sheath styles and preferences, it is a decision that makes sense to me, personally. What you like and use, I might not. So why should a maker send me a sheath that one of us will just throw in a drawer?

Just my thoughts, but I think you might find similar expressions if you hang around a bit.


Michael
 
I like the Bonafide sheaths he's a good guy to deal with and does some very good custom work.An Rick Lowe makes some really nice sheaths also. They go for around $40 to $50 I have a brand new extra 3 an a half inch to 4 inch for form Bonafide for $45 plus $4 for shipping. can be worn Vertical or Horizontal.Most people do collect Fiddlebacks and don't use them.

Sorry for the bad lighting on the photos




Front of the one for sale.


Back of the one for sale




 
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All of Andy's knives are made as users. Collect 'em and use 'em! By not including a sheath, he is able to focus more time on producing a high quality product. Heber, Tal, Bonifide and myself have been fortunate in being able to supply just about any sheath need a customer might have. Just do a quick search through the threads, see what's available, contact any or all of us, get a fine quality sheath to match your needs and likes. Nothing better than having great leather on a great knife.
 
Andy used to make them long ago. Then started farming out to dedicated leatherworkers so he could concentrate on steel. He's since shifted to not including a sheath, but pointing folks to the talented leather benders doing great work for Fiddlebacks.

Check out http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php/1126544-Show-off-your-Fiddlebacks-and-Leather for a ton of examples of how Heber's, Rick Lowe's, Tal's, SkyStorm's, Bonafide's and others' work looks on all sorts of different Fiddleback models. There are some existing sales threads going, and if you can't find one for sale you want, find a style you like and give them a shout.

For cheaper off the shelf versions, KSF sheaths work fine.
 
crazyfingers said:
Most people do collect Fiddlebacks and don't use them.
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Say what?! I really hope this isn't true.

I understand collecting, but I hope the majority have several users and get to enjoy the functional works of art that Andy's knives are.

Quite a few of the dealers ship the knives with sheaths, but when buying directly from Andy you order a sheath that suits your needs separately. Lots of great sheath makers here on the forum.
 
crazyfingers said:
Most people do collect Fiddlebacks and don't use them.
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NoFair said:
Say what?! I really hope this isn't true.

I understand collecting, but I hope the majority have several users and get to enjoy the functional works of art that Andy's knives are.

Quite a few of the dealers ship the knives with sheaths, but when buying directly from Andy you order a sheath that suits your needs separately. Lots of great sheath makers here on the forum.
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I suspect what CF is acknowledging is that, especially among higher end knifemakers, the majority of knives sold end up in collectors' hands. It is the nature if the biz. But I don't think you can hang around here very long without recognizing that there are a large number of Fiddlebackers who are dedicated users of these tools. Everything I have heard from Andy reinforces his commitment to make user tools--even while creating new and unique specimens for the collectors (like that bog oak Kephart last week--that thing was AMAZING).


I hope CF will correct me if I put my sentiments in his mouth. I do not make a habit of speaking for others.


Michael
 
Well that settles it then. We all agree that the "collectors" will be handing over over all there fiddlebacks to us users then, right?
 
RRaconteur said:
I suspect what CF is acknowledging is that, especially among higher end knifemakers, the majority of knives sold end up in collectors' hands. It is the nature if the biz. But I don't think you can hang around here very long without recognizing that there are a large number of Fiddlebackers who are dedicated users of these tools. Everything I have heard from Andy reinforces his commitment to make user tools--even while creating new and unique specimens for the collectors (like that bog oak Kephart last week--that thing was AMAZING).


I hope CF will correct me if I put my sentiments in his mouth. I do not make a habit of speaking for others.


Michael
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No RRaconteur you are dead on. I am a user for sure an that is what i meant. A lot of the Fiddlebacks do end up as setting around as pieces of art or as some have said they are a investment. Which I do understand as some of the stuff coming out of Andy's shop is just so dame beautiful. Most don't want to use it but i on the other hand want to use them an couldn't see them just setting around not being loved. Chuck
 
Fiddleback Forge knives are user tools. Meant to be used. That is why I struggle to keep the price where it is. I want them used.

That said, I do not make or supply a sheath with the knives. I have specialized on making knives. I work with and support sheathmakers who have also specialized. In addition, Knives Ship Free sells a line of sheaths for my knives.

I don't apologize for this because it is just a simple fact. Sheaths are not profitable for me, so I don't make them. Also, since I don't practice them, I think I make quite an ugly one nowadays.
 
B Jackson - if you need leather for a new knife, I have a basic 4" sheath left over from KSF order not too long ago. PM me your address and its yours -- It even has a spiffy fiddleback logo tooled on it ;)!

Welcome to the forum!
 
B JACKSON said:
The ability to customize is fine and has always been an option with anybody's knives, I have purchased in the past a horizontal carry sheath for a Buck Skinner for example, but I would think that a sheath of some sort would not absolutely have to be purchased through an additional vendor . I am surprised, I have never purchased a New, "outdoors" style knife that did not have a sheath, with the exception of a fillet knife once, and that actually did come with a cover for the blade, though it was not "belt wearable".. Are a lot of these knives not actually used or carried? I was not looking for a collectable
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My thoughts are that I do not pay for a sheath that I don't want or like. Some of the sheaths that come with knives are just plain bad and you are stuck paying for it in the overall cost. I prefer paying for the knife and then choose the sheath.

Martin
 
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