Professor
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I sent two of my favorite knives to Eric Noeldechen (who posts under the name "Normark"), who resides in Canada, last month to be resheathed; my Livesay Company Knife and my Dozier Pro Guide.
The Livesay's original sheath, as purchased from the For-Sale forum here, was a Scott Hendrix IWB sheath that utilized a friction fit alone. While it is the best possible sheath for it's function, I wanted a supplemental, more versatile sheath as well.
The Dozier's original sheath, a Dozier creation as well, was IMO flimsy and screaming to crack or break on a hike on the Appalachian Trail in the freezing cold of winter. This happened to me with a similar kydex sheath, and the maker told me it was likely due to the temperature. This may be, but both sheaths in question are a very thin guage of kydex, and dependent on your purposes it may be fine. It just didn't have the retention I wanted either, as I like to invert smaller sheath knives on my pack straps for easy access when hiking.
Well, off to Canada my children went. Eric corresponded with me via email frequently to instill hope and positive thinking in me in regards to their welfare (I'm a bit of a worry wart anyway), and assured me that all would be well with them.
Eric was right. He received them in good time, made the sheaths, and returned them all within three weeks time. That's better than most domestic makers; this may change as Eric's demand increases.
Both sheaths are foldover style, much like the older (and better IMHO) kydex sheath that came with the BM Nimravus; except Eric's of course are concealex. There are thicker-guage concealex clips attached to both sheaths with black Phillips-headed Chicago screws. The clips have adjustment holes that allow them to be mounted for regular vertical, horizontal, diagonal, or inverted carry. The clips can be reversed to the other side and used for IWB carry, as there's plenty of clip to cover and snag under a belt.
Retention on both sheaths is outstanding, facilitating all styles of carry with safety and ease of draw.
I carried the Dozier Pro Guide with me on a hiking trip last weekend on the Appalacian Trail near Wintergreen, Virginia at the Priest Mountain. The knife/sheath function was absolutely flawless, and "roughing it up" in no way adversely affected functioning or fit.
Eric know's what he's doing. He say's he's not yet comfortable with making folder rigs, but he's definitely a contender in the fixed-blade concealex sheathmaking market.
If you're considering having one or more custom concealex sheaths made, he's your man.
Professor.
The Livesay's original sheath, as purchased from the For-Sale forum here, was a Scott Hendrix IWB sheath that utilized a friction fit alone. While it is the best possible sheath for it's function, I wanted a supplemental, more versatile sheath as well.
The Dozier's original sheath, a Dozier creation as well, was IMO flimsy and screaming to crack or break on a hike on the Appalachian Trail in the freezing cold of winter. This happened to me with a similar kydex sheath, and the maker told me it was likely due to the temperature. This may be, but both sheaths in question are a very thin guage of kydex, and dependent on your purposes it may be fine. It just didn't have the retention I wanted either, as I like to invert smaller sheath knives on my pack straps for easy access when hiking.
Well, off to Canada my children went. Eric corresponded with me via email frequently to instill hope and positive thinking in me in regards to their welfare (I'm a bit of a worry wart anyway), and assured me that all would be well with them.
Eric was right. He received them in good time, made the sheaths, and returned them all within three weeks time. That's better than most domestic makers; this may change as Eric's demand increases.
Both sheaths are foldover style, much like the older (and better IMHO) kydex sheath that came with the BM Nimravus; except Eric's of course are concealex. There are thicker-guage concealex clips attached to both sheaths with black Phillips-headed Chicago screws. The clips have adjustment holes that allow them to be mounted for regular vertical, horizontal, diagonal, or inverted carry. The clips can be reversed to the other side and used for IWB carry, as there's plenty of clip to cover and snag under a belt.
Retention on both sheaths is outstanding, facilitating all styles of carry with safety and ease of draw.
I carried the Dozier Pro Guide with me on a hiking trip last weekend on the Appalacian Trail near Wintergreen, Virginia at the Priest Mountain. The knife/sheath function was absolutely flawless, and "roughing it up" in no way adversely affected functioning or fit.
Eric know's what he's doing. He say's he's not yet comfortable with making folder rigs, but he's definitely a contender in the fixed-blade concealex sheathmaking market.
If you're considering having one or more custom concealex sheaths made, he's your man.
Professor.