Fixed blade knife sheaths

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I like fixed blade knives but many times I won't buy one because I don't like the sheath or the attachment. I found a couple places to buy different attachments and it really makes a big difference. Thought I would share a few examples.https://imgur.com/a/WPx7ZB3
 
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I like fixed blade knives but many times I won't buy one because I don't like the sheath or the attachment. I found a couple places to buy different attachments and it really makes a big difference. Thought I would share a few examples.https://imgur.com/a/WPx7ZB3
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I decided to make my own sheaths. Even though my steel press is made to also work with Kydex, I usually only make leather sheaths. The knives I buy normally come with a Kydex sheath and I just modify it the way that I want it, and then make my own leather sheath. There are some members here on the forum that make nice Kydex and leather sheaths. Most will probably make you a sheath any way that you want it.
 
I hate sheaths that have a teklok (or whatever) right about in the middle. It jams the handle into me every time I move. Whats a good source for drops like in the picture?
 
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I hate sheaths that have a teklok (or whatever) right about in the middle. It jams the handle into me every time I move. Whats a good source for drops like in the picture?
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Sagewood gear. Im pretty sure at least a couple of the ones pictured are from him. I've got them on my CPK's, awesome attachment option.
 
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I hate sheaths that have a teklok (or whatever) right about in the middle. It jams the handle into me every time I move. Whats a good source for drops like in the picture?
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I like them. I just move them around and adjust them the way that I want them. I drilled a hole into my Carothers DEK1 sheath to install an eyelet and moved the Tek-Lok into a forward cant. I also put thinner rubber grommets under it to bring it closer to the sheath.

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I've had a few Kydex sheathes -- Normark made a beautiful one for my F1 a couple of decades ago -- but I prefer leather overall. Leather is less likely to scratch the blade, and if properly waterproofed (I use SnowSeal) there is little worry about rust, plus they're quieter. Most leather sheathes from the manufacturer are disappointing, though, so often I'll use the factory made one as a pattern and fashion a sturdier one out of heavier leather.
 
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I like what you’ve done with your sheaths. TripleK makes a nice sheath in 3 sizes 4”,5”&6 that fit most of my knives. Add in a 7” KA-BAR sheath and I have been able to air out a lot of my knives that were either missing sheaths or the sheaths were too old or historical to use.

Just another option.
 
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