in most cases, you get what you pay for.
and yes you can't help but feel that
somehow most production knife sheaths
fall secondary in terms of quality and workmanship of a factory knife. per-say.
but then again they are some models which go the whole nine yards with a
fancy sheath system that may appear far more note worthy than usual.
but i figure that is a rarity.
and when you take a step back into time, the flimsy production knife leather sheaths of yesteryear is a far cry from what's currently available today.
synthetic material choices offer better durability and robustness.
which i think matters to the ordinary knife user;
who expect years of serviice from a knife and takes for granted an equal lifespan of its paired sheath.
having count on a sheath which would not rot or wear out miserably in the elements is all that one could hope for.
the use of synthetics is an economical choice in the long run but not without certain levels of compromise in the eyes
of leather traditionalist i suppose.
much of which concerns the knife's aesthetic and issues arising from abrasion and marring by tight form fitting sheaths.
which should be promply dealt with through whatever channels available from day one.
as the saying goes, "the customer is always right".
and once a paying customer is not happy
it will soon be all over the internet
