Leather or kydex

u812

u812

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First off I am a huge fan of David Browns sheaths but I was wondering if a leather might not be better for a SAR Warden I have coming.
What do you think,anyone have both for their Wardens?
Thanks
 
If two options are not enough, let me give you a 3rd that you may not be aware of--leather with a kydex insert. You then get the benefits of leather without worrying that damp leather will cause a blade to start to rust. Just thought I'd throw that out to you.
 
I have had both for wardens...

Kydex is way smaller and easier to conceal, seems right for a SAR warden somehow...

Leather is prettier (IMO) and just nicer (IMO).
 
One other thought...leather is quiet! I don't know if that matters in your case, but I've found kydex noisy to draw from and the sheath seems to resonate on all scrapes and bumps.
 
leather has better scratch resistance... so

Satin- Leather only
DC - either, preferably leather
Painted - either

long term storage favors kydex...


SAR warden flip a coin...
 
I like kydex for smaller knives up to 5" blades because of the mid to high ride and ability to swivel the draw. I like to wear mine horizontally around the small of my back. Plus they are simple to clean.

Bigger utility knives of course is more practical on a drop sheath more suitable of leather designs.
 
Kydex for small knives seems easier to EDC but for everything else I prefer leather
 
leather looks and feels classier! (go with chuddy!) got leather for my AD (chuddy) and i will not edc my folders! also kydex is more like concealment (i dont need drama). my AD is seen by all and looks like a class act! although if i was going tactical, kydex all the way! my 2 cents.
 
Yep, looks like a split vote...you're gonna need both.

I like leather better in most case's but the SAR needs kydex for sure, Black would look great with the SAR. I like the handle retention kydex for less blade wear...and the click. The blade retention one's are a bit smaller though.
 
If you're going to EDC the knife - kydex. For me a kydex sheath is more comfortable to carry as it has more carry options (IWB, Tek-lok). Leather is surely better looking though...
 
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