Fred Perrin FB04

That's a nice looking sheath James, but I don't like how it covers the entire choil. That's one of the things I love about the Sastre sheath: a full grip can be acquired on the knife before it ever leaves the sheath. It's very secure too, but the choil is available for the draw.
 
I can see what you're saying, TOFT. As a matter of fact, that is the only thing I liked better about the factory sheath than this one. But the advantages it offers (better retention, IWB) make up for it IMO.
 
Great pictures James, thanks. The pics on Eric's site dont show the clip like what you've posted and thats exactly what I wanted to see. Looks great!
 
I'll have to warn you that I switched the side the clip was on, it came on the other side. You might be able to request that he put it on the correct side, 'cause it was a real pain to move it.
 
What made it such a pain? The set up looks similar to the Chinook sheath I have only with a D clip. I don't remember running into problems when I changed it. Was a while ago though.

E-mailed Eric and am currently awaiting a reply. I look forward to carrying this knife. I'm never really want to get excited over fixed blades but this one has me smiling from ear to ear which is a little strange in a way since this knife is actually pretty plain looking.

As others have stated it really is too bad it's been discontinued. Such a great blade.

If only SFO still had the black ones in stock.
 
It was the clip that made it so hard. In order to change the position of the screws on the clip (get them in and out), which you need to do to change sides, you have to bend the clip way out, to like 45 degrees.
 
The FB04 is a perfect knife for Drawpoint, as well as a good kitchen or camp knife, but underappreciated. It's one of those knives that you have to hold in your hand to feel and understand the subtleties of the design. Time after time that I've put one in someone's hand, I've also watched their eyes start to dance in appreciation. If I'm not carrying one of the big boys, I'll be wearing my Perrin. Great knife!!!
 
I just wanted to say that I ordered a IWB Perrin sheath from Mike today, and will let everyone know how it carries when it arrives.
 
On the On Scene sheath shown on the first page you could hit the Concealex covering the finger notch and choil with a Dremel and make it a bit smaller. The only part of the sheath that actually retains the knife there is the part that is indented a bit right where the choil ends. The rest is either for looks or possibly stability, and it may add a bit of retention due to the friction with the handle, but really you could zap it down to what I show here probably without any problems. At least on my own sheaths I know that's the case, but without getting to have the sheath in my hands I can't say if that would be 100% possible on the On Scene one or not.

Below is a pic of the sheath I made for Nemo for my version of a Street Bowie. The green arrows point to where the knife is really held by the sheath. There's a bit of extra material there for aesthetics, but you could grind most of that away to right about where the arrow points are on the pic. Better yet, get in touch with Eric and ask him to do it for you! :D
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The Perrin is so groovy that I've ordered an original made by Fred himself from Laci Szabo. I'll post my thoughts when it comes in. Too bad that Spyderco has discontinued it, but business is Darwinian.
 
I wish Spyderco made a smaller version of it, maybe 3.3" blade, 7 1/2" overall. Easier to carry with confidence in many jurisdictions.
 
Thats a really cool knife!
Ee, someone mentioned, that factory sheath isnt good, hm.. i dont know, i have not Perrin, but i have Moran and it seems to me, that is it same sheath, and Moran sheath is super...
 
I really like this blade, the simplicity of the design, the way it sticks in your palm, the balance.... everything is just FINE with it!
Definetly not a "fancy toy" but a reliable all around knife and a devastating combat knife.
I had the chance to meet and train with Fred Perrin a few times, the FB04 really reflects the quality of his designer: simple and effective...
I was about to buy one, but i'd like a shorter version than the "regular" one, i would also have the back of the blade sharpened for back cuts.
Skeleton or paracord wrapped handles would be fine for me.

So i think i'll ask Fred to make a Street Bowie for me as soon as my finance allows me to :rolleyes:

Stay safe,

Lem
 
Nice sheath.
But I do believe it would be even better if u add a thumb ramp on it for easier draw.
 
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