How to lower ESEE sheath?

[19-3ben]

I just got an ESEE-4. I really like the knife, but trying to figure out how to carry it comfortably. Th knife I got just has the sheath with no clip plate.

Now, if I get the clip plate, or use a TekLok, it puts the top of the sheath at the top of the belt line, which means the handle digs into me, and my arm is in a funny position when drawing. I HATE when the handle of the knife rises above the belt. it also interferes with use if I have a backpack on with lower straps.

I don't want to go the route of MOLLE thigh rig. Too much over kill for light hikes in the woods.
I do realize i can drop another $50 or so into this project and have a custom kydex sheath made.

Ideal for me would be something like the ESEE 5/6 clip plate, where it drops the knife down a bit, but I don't think those will fit the IM plastic sheath from the ESEE 4.

Any other thoughts? I'm totally open to suggestions.

 

[19-3ben]

Never mind. I was able to think it through and I think I came up with a good way to set up a D-ring dangler. I'll try it out and update.

 

[wensynch]

Try a Esee 5 clip plate?

 

[foofie]

Ben,

Check out this thread: link here
Nice easy way to drop and customize your sheath. Will work with esee (or tek lock). I asked him to make me an adaptor for a g-clip, and that works wonders.
Not free, but a far cry from $50. I got two

 

[BeeKayNutCase]

Ben, I second, third, fourth, fifth and so on foofie's suggestion of Chiral Grolims UKE 2.0. That dude is a genius and his godly creation is seriously awesome. I hope he makes fat stacks of his invention. That UKE will have you riding your E4 right where it needs to be..

 

[Tachead7075]

Just buy the Esee molle back for your sheath. It lowers the sheath so that the butt of the handle is flush with your belt. I run it on my 4 and it works well.