So I have a KABAR Acheron with I got with another knife, but it doesn't have a sheath to go with it. Does anybody know of any kits or aftermarket sheaths I could get for it? I was thinking something with a clip, as I've wanted to give pocket fixed blade carry a try for a while.
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Help making a sheath
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Plenty of aftermarket sheath makers around and very easy to find on the web.
I use mine in my khukuri sheath and not the sheath it came with.
You could also call KaBar and buy one---has to be cheap. Or go to a crafts store and buy a square of good leather (since not much would be required) and a clip, or you could pattern it with a belt loop....pattern it and sew it, glue it or whatever.
In case you aren't aware, BK-14 scales fit the Acheron with little modification in case you want to do that before building a sheath. Mine I paracorded.
I use mine in my khukuri sheath and not the sheath it came with.
You could also call KaBar and buy one---has to be cheap. Or go to a crafts store and buy a square of good leather (since not much would be required) and a clip, or you could pattern it with a belt loop....pattern it and sew it, glue it or whatever.
In case you aren't aware, BK-14 scales fit the Acheron with little modification in case you want to do that before building a sheath. Mine I paracorded.
Do you have any tips on how to get a good fit with leather? I've tried to make one for it before but the retention was lousy.
Now that you're in the sheaths section you're about to get far better advice than I can give you. I'm going to stick around and see if I get any good tips for mine too.
You might want to think Kydex for this one because unless you find an awfully thin leather the sheath could easily overpower the knife. I'd go minimalist.
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With its skeletonized tang that might be a good candidate for a magnetized retention system. In lieu of that I'd want two or maybe three fingers of the tang outside the sheath to ensure retention. A lanyard (I'm sure any of us could add a matching lanyard) would help with extraction.
Paul Long has some very nice clips for pocket sheaths. I have a few and they are perfect for this app. Paul goes by Sheathmaker.
A magnet and clip, you'll want it fully lined. Many understand that the sheath can, and often must, cost more than the knife, especially with a knife that inexpensive. If you want it really cheap you'll likely need to make it, buy a factory sheath, or maybe find a plastic bender that'll hook you up. I can do it in leather, but you probably wouldn't like my price.
Good luck.
Paul Long has some very nice clips for pocket sheaths. I have a few and they are perfect for this app. Paul goes by Sheathmaker.
A magnet and clip, you'll want it fully lined. Many understand that the sheath can, and often must, cost more than the knife, especially with a knife that inexpensive. If you want it really cheap you'll likely need to make it, buy a factory sheath, or maybe find a plastic bender that'll hook you up. I can do it in leather, but you probably wouldn't like my price.
Good luck.
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lots of different ways to accomplish that. Got pics of the knife?
I'm having trouble getting the photos up, but it's a KABAR Acheron with a paracord wrap on the handle. Three inch blade, three inch handle. It occured to me that I could use a kydex sheath kit, but I haven't seen anyone of them with a pocket clip. Also I've got exactly no experience with kydex, and I'm lousy with leather.
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Something like the uper sheath perhaps? Can be worn inside waistband, boot, back pocket etc.
Different knife but this shot shows how its worn inside the waistband. Both of these knives are 5.5" to 5.75" so in the neighborhood of your Kbar.
Here in the boot. This design has a u shaped welt all the way around so it is neither left or right handed. It has a rolled edge lining. Retention is very good, Very simple to make and I make em out of scrap. Granted not everyone has a lot of scrap around but I imagine ya could get the materials bought for $10 to $15. If it is something you'd like to try I'd be glad to walk you through it.
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Some do granted, these however do not. They are designed for pistol holsters and therefore for holding more weight than your average clip. I have made hundreds of cell phone cases/holders, binocular cases, camera case holsters and hundreds of sheaths. No losses. I'll also grant you they ain't exactly pretty but they are heck for stout.
I have the leather, but not the skill or the clips. Those are some nice looking pieces though.
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Thanks.
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Dont worry too much about the rude comment Dave, he's got his shorts in a wad over being asked to get a craftsman membership to promote his business. There are a handfull of those like that here. None worth the trouble,
I cant pay, I wont play, its that simple.
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Thanks Dwayne. After the intial shock wasn't too bothered, kinda wondered if there was a lanquage barrier too. That perhaps it didn't translate as desired. Thats me giving the benefit of the doubt. And in one respect he's right there are some clips out there I won't use. However these (get em from Weaver, I buy 50 at a time) rock. Syco I'll send you a clip and will walk you through it if ya like. Bought all we can do. Time to saddle that pony.
I appreciate the offer, but I don't have the skill to do that sort of work. I've been looking at kydex as I've heard that any idiot can make a nice looking, functional, sheath with almost no prior experience.
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Wow wonder what idiot you heard that from ? :grumpy:
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While I found my first attempt at kydex fun, the design is critical to a good fit. Leather is more forgiving simply because of its non rigid and molding qualities. I had to re-heat the kydex several times to get even a decent molding and it's not as good as the other sheaths I've seen. The nice thing about kydex, while both types of sheaths have a relatively high level of learned skill (I believe that the craftsman is constantly learning), it takes me several hours to make a good sheath fitted to the individual knife rather than the short time that (I think) it must take for an experienced kydex craftsman to design, heat and mold the thermoplastic. I hope that isn't construed to mean that leather is better, just different. I encourage you to try both should you find the time and don't mind the expense.