New Spyderco Temperance 2 - Leather Sheath

[TLoFP]

My temperance 2 arrived this very morning and I was very surprised when it did not arrive as advertised. https://www.spyderco.com/catalog/details.php?product=404

The temperance 2 has shipped with a kydex like (boltaron) sheath forever. The webpage still advertises the boltaron and even some dealers are unaware of this change.

https://www.dropbox.com/s/1f7ct57xfpl25m0/2015-02-12 10.14.41-1.jpg

https://www.dropbox.com/s/ywlotphtuhzsx8l/2015-02-12 13.10.42-1.jpg

The Temperance 2 is awesome. I look forward to using it and maybe updating with a field report. I also think the new sheath is nice, as I tend to prefer leather over plastic. The sheath is very tight thought, the leather might loosen up with use. It is an interesting choice as I think it makes the Temperance2 less capable of being a defense blade. The knife is just too difficult to unsheathe.

So in case you wanted to buy a Temperance 2: for a limited time you have to option of buying either sheath, you just have to find a dealer with old stock.

Cheers - T

 

[Dantone05]

My friend is a hunter and sent me this 2 weeks after getting his Temperance 2. That was a Delica I bought him for his birthday. Ha!
I told him about the new leather sheaths and he wishes he had one for more traditional look.

 

[TLoFP]

An interesting picture to look at first thing in the morning. Thanks.

The jury is still out on the leather sheath. I fear it is to tight, the blade cuts into the leather every time you insert it. The most pressure is asserted at the high portion of the spine. I fear this is pressing the blade into the leather.

These are just speculations thought, as I do not have experience with this type of leather sheath. I will let you all know how it develops. (I hope the sheath will continue to loosen and stretch.)

Meanwhile, is dulling of the blade anything to worry about?

 

[Dantone05]

The leather will loosen up over time. They just want a good friction fit from the factory .

VG-10 takes a wick sharp edged and is easy to get there. I personally can get some of my VG blades the sharpest out of all my steels but it doesn't hold an edge as long as others. All in VG 10 is great all around steel. No complaints from me.

 

[TLoFP]

The leather will loosen up over time. They just want a good friction fit from the factory .

VG-10 takes a wick sharp edged and is easy to get there. I personally can get some of my VG blades the sharpest out of all my steels but it doesn't hold an edge as long as others. All in VG 10 is great all around steel. No complaints from me.

It is difficult to tell, because I took crappy pictures, but the knife really deforms the sheath when inserted. It is more then a good pressure fit. It is so difficult to unsheathe that I would think it is not useful as a tactical blade anymore. I agree with you though: I expect the leather to loosen up and will report back when it does so. Regarding VG10, I love it: it is super stain resistant, takes a wicket edge, holds a working edge forever.

- T

 

[Omega Leather Works]

Cool knife and sheath.

I suggest running some water inside the sheath, then insert the knife (cover it in plastic warp first) and mold the leather with your hands. It should loosen a hair. Don't leave the knife in the sheath, just wet form the leather, take out the knife and let the leather dry.

 

[TLoFP]

Cool knife and sheath.

I suggest running some water inside the sheath, then insert the knife (cover it in plastic warp first) and mold the leather with your hands. It should loosen a hair. Don't leave the knife in the sheath, just wet form the leather, take out the knife and let the leather dry.

Let me get this straight:

1. Soak the sheath in water by pouring water INTO the sheath.
2. Wrap the knife with plastic wrap (why do this?)
3. Insert knife and mold wet sheath.
4. Remove knife.
5. let dry

Some questions:
1. This is wet-molding?
2. Is it in general a bad idea to the store the knife in sheath or just during the drying process?
3. Why wrap it in plastic wrap?


Thanks - T

 

[Omega Leather Works]

Let me get this straight:

1. Soak the sheath in water by pouring water INTO the sheath.
2. Wrap the knife with plastic wrap (why do this?)
3. Insert knife and mold wet sheath.
4. Remove knife.
5. let dry

Some questions:
1. This is wet-molding?
2. Is it in general a bad idea to the store the knife in sheath or just during the drying process?
3. Why wrap it in plastic wrap?


Thanks - T

1. Yup
Edit- soaking is probably not necessary, just a few seconds, then dump.
2. I don't recommend long term storage, but with ss it's less of a concern.
3. It's just what I do with all knives, but I'm working with customer knives. It probably won't matter with yours.

I suggest pouring water inside because I don't know what Spyderco uses on the outside. If they seal it with an acrylic, or similar finish the water won't penetrate it. Pouring it inside will work.

 

[TLoFP]

1. Yup
Edit- soaking is probably not necessary, just a few seconds, then dump.
2. I don't recommend long term storage, but with ss it's less of a concern.
3. It's just what I do with all knives, but I'm working with customer knives. It probably won't matter with yours.

I suggest pouring water inside because I don't know what Spyderco uses on the outside. If they seal it with an acrylic, or similar finish the water won't penetrate it. Pouring it inside will work.

Ok that makes sense. When I get a chance to try this I will report back.

- T

 

[sodak]

My friend is a hunter and sent me this 2 weeks after getting his Temperance 2. That was a Delica I bought him for his birthday. Ha!
I told him about the new leather sheaths and he wishes he had one for more traditional look.

How does he like it? I love mine, but it seems a little big for hunting, but then again, he might be hunting bear....