In need of sheath advice.

[clampdaddy]

I recently ordered my first high end knife and I'm going to need a sheath for it but I need some advice. The knife in need of pants is a Busse TGLB. I like the butt of the handle to be no higher than the top of my belt. I've never worn a big fixed blade before but I do know that with my pistol holsters I don't like wearing a leg thong. I'm not set on or againced any materials. Leather or synthetic will be fine. Something with a small pouch for a stone would be nice.

Are the "dangler" type sheaths meant to be worn with a leg tie? They look like they'd be really nice when getting in or out of a vehicle but if it were worn without a thong it seems like it would be kind of awkward drawing from a sheath that tries to come up with the knife.

Any thoughts, advice or opinions would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.

 

[leatherman]

TGLB! Congrats! Its a great all around camp knife.

Every "dangler" style knife I've ever made in that size has had some sort of leg tie or strap. This keeps the knife from waggling around when your moving and/or running. Dont jump without it being tied up either, that could be catastrophic.

Now, that said, a good stout low ride sheath would probably serve all your needs without the requirement of a leg tie. But at the same time, sitting with a low ride sheath can be one that requires some diligence. I tend to automatically grab the sheath and place it where I need it to, but its something I've done all my life.

Hope this helps a little, and again, congrats on the TGLB!!! Please do post pics when you get the sheath of your dreams!!!

 

[claude scott]

I'm with Dwayne I would go for a good low rider

 

[Diomedes Industries]

I am a HUGE fan of the Dangler - but for these reasons:

I am almost always wearing a pack when I have my knife on - I can draw the knife without it interfering with the pack belt.

I don't like the knife to hang on me - it is just a comfort thing.

I don't wear a leg attachment - and I don't mind it bouncing on me.

When I sit in a seat - it can be easily adjusted.

However - a nice low rider would be GREAT.

TF

 

[clampdaddy]

Ok, thanks guys. Now, I kind of have an idea I've been mulling over. It may be a little strange sounding, but what about a high ride dangler? I'm thinking that if the ring were to attach further down on the sheath it would bring the butt end of the knife up a bit, and it would possibly reduce the swinging pendulum effect by putting the pivot point closer to the knifed center of balance. So it wouldn't really be a dangler that follows your leg when you kneel, but more of a drop sheath that easily pivots for getting in and out of a vehicle. What do you think?

 

[leatherman]

Thinking outside the box! I like it. Most of Busse's knives are incredibly handle heavy, making a sheath like your thinking of prone to wanting to flip upside down. The lighter handles on the TGLB raise that balance point substantially, but its still a heavy knife.

Your best bet is to take the risk and try it out, be a guinea pig of sorts. Its a huge step as leather work is not cheap, but if it does not work, I bet that the builder can modify it to a more traditional set up for cheap or better.

 

[clampdaddy]

If it sounds like a project any of you leathersmiths would be interested in, I'm game and I have a couple ideas I'd like to employ in the design I have in my head.