Kydex or Leather?

[psy-ops]

A straight forward poll, Do you prefer sheaths for fixed blades in Kydex or Leather?

 

[John79]

I prefer leather, I've had a few knives get their edges blunted and their blades lightly scratched by Kydex. Leather hasnt given me any issues yet, plus it seems easier on the blade.

 

[mikeymoto]

Of course I like working leather, but I think the answer to your question really is that it depends on the use of the knife/sheath combo. In some cases I still prefer kydex, but most of the time it's leather for me.

 

[psy-ops]

John79, true enough about the scratches. That is one positive point for leather.

MM, yeah there are instances where one would could want both. But then you have an endless amount of variables.

Thanks for responding

 

[moonwilson]

For sitting around and admiring, I like leather. For actual use, I prefer Kydex. I trust the retention of Kydex more, and they are lighter. Leather sheaths tend to be bulkier, but they are a heckuva lot prettier.

 

[Fonly]

If I want some type of show sheath for a collectors knife, than that it would be, but I prefer kydex now, as soon as I have enough money all my knives will have kydex pants.

 

[Tony_A]

Like others have said, it really depends on many things, but in general I prefer leather.

 

[tonym]

I voted Leather.

But also it depends on the type of blade.

More tactical knives look great with Kydex.
Don't know how hot my RC 4 OR 3 would look with Leather.

I like my woodcraft type blades in Leather, also anything with a wood scales looks better in leather to me.

 

[guerillabiscuit]

i know one thing. you can't ambush a bear and take him down hand to hand with your favorite combat grade knife; hang his head in your living room; and make a sweet KYDEX sheath out of his skin....but that's just me talkin here

 

[T.K.C.]

For me, it depends on the knife, and it's use whether I prefer kydex or leather. I like both a lot, but I LOVE leather.