I need some serious convincing on the new sheath

Since several have referred to the snap/cord arrangement as "new", I have to point out that my BB A2 Steel Heart II purchased in 1994 came with an identical retaining system.
 
What's old is new again! We had great success with the old sheath design and brought it back by popular demand. I really like this design.

Jerry
 
Hello, to those of you who have turned us on this thread. For those of you who do not know us, we make all of the nylon sheathes for Strider Knives. We would love to build a sheath from the ground up with Busse, with all of your input. We have spoken to Jerry a few times in the past but we just never launched the project.

After reading this topic I decided to post. We get e-mails and calls every week, Some times 4 or 5 times a week about making sheathes for people who own these blades. There are to many models for us to offer them. We have made 30 or so in the past, but we are just too busy to offer them on a custom basis any longer.

If some one where to come up with a sheathe lay out, we would love to make them on a production basis for Busse. If there where enough people who wanted them perhaps we could make a sheath that pleased all of those proud owners out there.

SOE sheathes are a bit more expensive than some of the competitors sheathes out there, but you get your moneys worth. They have twice the material and 3 times the labor. They are made in the US and will never fail. If some how you got one to fail we would immediately take care of it. We offer a LIFE TIME warranty that I am happy to say we never have to use.


Thank you
SOE
www.soegear.com
 
I've got two striders and I must say that the guys at SOE make a top notch sheath. The one feature that I like the most is the snaps on the back of the belt loop. When folded over and snapped to the back of the sheath is allow for a very high ride carry and is quick to go on and come off of the belt.

I know you can do the same with the busse sheath, but you don't need to add paracord to tie it down.

-Red-
 
"I need some serious convincing on the new sheath [...]"


How's this for some convincing: It comes with a new Busse knife in it!:D
 
Thanks for stopping by, SOE. I'd like to hear a little bit more about how you make your sheaths (especially how the kydex insert is constructed, the retention system, etc.). Feel free to post here or to shoot me an email. Thanks!
 
SOE Makes some kick ass gear. I didn't like the way the strider pouches fit on my belt. But those things were nice and they where made well. The only problem I see is that there is always a color conflict. Half of us like OD Green and the other Half like Black. Jerry might consider it if we weren't so hard to please. SOE sheaths would be nice. And they have about the same production ethic as Jerry. I think it would be the perfect team. So long as SOE could keep up with Busse. That's a shame that SOE won't make sheaths at a custom level anymore. I was wanting one for my Badger.
 
Hey all.

I thought I'd weigh in on this one. Just so you understand my perspective... I had my doubts about the new sheath configuration myself. I have occasion to need rapid access to my blades. Both in training and in the real world. I have found that in my particular case, the "new" design does not pose a problem with retention, clearing, or resheathing the blade on the BA3 or the GM. Below, I will attempt to outline my clearing and resheathing procedure.

1. Carry: Right side at the 3.5-4 o'clock position.

2. Clearing/Presenting: Grasp handle with thumb and middle, ring and little fingers wrapped around. Forefinger lands under the snap tab on the forward side. Simultaneously push index finger toward the rear, releasing snap while cocking arm upward and swinging forward like a pendulum as index finger wraps around handle.

3. Resheathing: Hook the 550 cord with middle finger (knife hand) and pull taught. This positions the tip of the blade at the lip of the kydex liner. Drop knife back into position in sheath and loop 550 cord once around the handle and fasten snap.

While this may sound complex, it works and works with only the knife hand doing any work. Granted, it does require some manual dexterity and subsequent practice but, try it slow a few times, make adjustments for your particular body type and movement style and I think it will work rather well.
 
Originally posted by volvi
... Cliff, your comment of leaving the knife sitting in the sheath without securing it doesn't sound too smart. :rolleyes:
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C'mon now, volvi, we're talking about Cliff here. It would take alot more than a loose knife to take our favorite sasquatch down. ;)
 
Since there are as many tastes in sheathes as there are in knives, it seems to me that an individual who doesn't care for one flavor should simply try another---I like all the various designs---they all have their own brand of coolness. I see a lot of innovation and creativeness and camaraderie going on out there. You guys are great.
 
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