Leaving the one pieces in their sheaths

dylan_d

dylan_d

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I'd like to keep my Aviator in my truck in case I ever need it. And of course, I'd like to leave it in there in it's sheath. However, the papers that came with it, advised against that. Shouldn't the gunkote protect the knife or could there still be problems? Whats the longest you've left your one-piece in it's sheath, and was there any problems?
 
Most people would advise against it,but I really think it depends on the type of chemicals that was used for treatment in the tanning process that makes the leather corrosive or not.I don't think you would have a problem if say you used a tuff cloth on it before storage.I sheathed a Randall carbon blade for 5 years with no ill effects,but that was in a climate controlled envirement.You may want to just spend a few bucks for a kydex sheath,or Blackhawk Airborne style sheath sold in the Military type catalogs like Brigade Quartermaster if your concerned about ruining the knife.I used to have an On Scene Tactical Sheath that was a real nice sheath for the one piece CRK I had.You might consider one for your Aviator.
 
I've kept knives in their sheaths for over 1 year with no ill effects but that was in the house in a more or less controlled environment. Your knife & sheath will be subjected to heat, cold, humidity, etc. out in your truck. Just check on it once in awhile & wipe it down with a dry cloth & coat it with a thin coat of protectant.
 
I've had my Aviator in my truck for a couple of years and it is just fine. I live in the wet northwest and it doesn't have any signs of a problem, I don't garage my truck either.:D
 
I'm biased toward Kydex (big surprise huh?) but, I also asked about "the corrosion problem" with leather.. Dwayne (aka. leatherman) took the time to provide the info I requested.

As it turns out, the issue is indeed the tanning process. Given the choice, (if it must be for "moodex") you want high grade vegetable tanned leather (which Dwayne happens to use).

If you are looking for pure utility, I think Kydex is hard to beat.

Leather on the other hand, has superior aesthetics and has been the sheath material of choice for 100s of years.

Ya pays yer money, ya takes yer chances.
 
Wipe it down with Tuff-Cloth or spread a little food grade mineral oil on it and sheath it. I've been mineral oiling a carbon steel leuku and puukko set that I use in the kitchen and sheath in leather. Any good knife should come out of storage for a little inspection and lubrication or protection periodically anyway.
 
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