Constructive criticism of kydex sheaths-
Bought a X-42 Recondo. Used extensively while deployed overseas, knife is outstanding. Only problem I have is with the sheath. This knife came with the standard SOG kydex sheath, it is strong, drains water way faster than nylon or leather, can be lashed/tied to anything. But worn on the belt, when I try to draw the knife one-handed, I end up with the knife still in the sheath in my hand. The snaps on the bottom of the belt loop come unsnapped way before the knife comes out of the kydex.
Did not notice this for a few months, as sheath was lashed upside down on LBV shoulder straps. When I moved it to 1st line gear (hanging from trouser belt, along with E&E kit and drop leg pistol), I would have to hold the sheath with one hand while drawing the knife with the other to prevent unsnapping the belt loop.
I can appreciate the need for the quick-on, quick off ability that the snaps add, but I can't see how anyone could even draw the knife in the first place with out a more rigid belt attachment.
Anyone else have similar experiences? BTW, this sheath has seen a lot of heavy use/abuse, and is well broken in, still has same problems. Also, I do like this sheath better than other factory kydex sheaths because the belt loop is stiff, and not soft nylon - makes it easier to draw also. Just don't like the snaps. Could possibly be fixed by using one-way snaps like Bianchi uses on most of their duty gear...or just get rid of the snaps altogether and make it a fixed belt loop...
New to this board, but just wanna say:
Ron@SOG, you boys make some good gear. You put the nice touches on the big fixed blades that guys like me need. Large grip handles, a decent hilt so I don't run up the blade when slamming it into something, and lanyard holes to help me not lose my knife underwater when using it during waterborne ops. Plus you're up in the Pacific NW and I'm a good ol' country boy from Oregon. Just letting you know what one Marine grunt don't like so you can fix it...
Semper Fi,
Brian
Bought a X-42 Recondo. Used extensively while deployed overseas, knife is outstanding. Only problem I have is with the sheath. This knife came with the standard SOG kydex sheath, it is strong, drains water way faster than nylon or leather, can be lashed/tied to anything. But worn on the belt, when I try to draw the knife one-handed, I end up with the knife still in the sheath in my hand. The snaps on the bottom of the belt loop come unsnapped way before the knife comes out of the kydex.
Did not notice this for a few months, as sheath was lashed upside down on LBV shoulder straps. When I moved it to 1st line gear (hanging from trouser belt, along with E&E kit and drop leg pistol), I would have to hold the sheath with one hand while drawing the knife with the other to prevent unsnapping the belt loop.
I can appreciate the need for the quick-on, quick off ability that the snaps add, but I can't see how anyone could even draw the knife in the first place with out a more rigid belt attachment.
Anyone else have similar experiences? BTW, this sheath has seen a lot of heavy use/abuse, and is well broken in, still has same problems. Also, I do like this sheath better than other factory kydex sheaths because the belt loop is stiff, and not soft nylon - makes it easier to draw also. Just don't like the snaps. Could possibly be fixed by using one-way snaps like Bianchi uses on most of their duty gear...or just get rid of the snaps altogether and make it a fixed belt loop...
New to this board, but just wanna say:
Ron@SOG, you boys make some good gear. You put the nice touches on the big fixed blades that guys like me need. Large grip handles, a decent hilt so I don't run up the blade when slamming it into something, and lanyard holes to help me not lose my knife underwater when using it during waterborne ops. Plus you're up in the Pacific NW and I'm a good ol' country boy from Oregon. Just letting you know what one Marine grunt don't like so you can fix it...
Semper Fi,
Brian
), they should make sure their equipment is tied down well. In this case, the "flopping" of the bottom of the sheath is a hazard. We strongly recommend using a lanyard to lash the bottom down to one's thigh when attaching the knife to one's belt. As a secondary restraining method, it will keep the sheath attached to one's body in the rare occasion the upper snaps fail and brings the added benefit of keeping the sheath from flapping all over the place during highly active behavior. 
