Problems with benchmade sheath snaps

[DarkPatriot]

Hello knife brethren, I have been having issues with the snaps on my benchmade sheaths. I bought an Adamas 275 yesterday and have been absolutely loving the knife. I secured the sheath to left strap of my edc pack where I could store it when not on my person. I went to put the Adamas away for the night and behold! The bottom part of the snap had pulled free of main sheath and was stuck to the button on the securing strap of the sheath.

All efforts to fix it resulted in just scratching up the bottom part of the snap. Normally I'd just chalk it up to the inevitable lemon, but I've also had this problem with both my 162 bushcrafters which were purchased at different stores, at different times. I could fix the bushcrafters sheaths because you can access the bottom of the snap inside the sheath, the adamas' snap anchor cannot be accessed because it's sewn in between the two sheets of canvas. Anyone else had this issue? Would benchmade allow me to just send in the sheath for repair/replacement? Thoughts in general?

 

[TechDoc]

I'm confused about what you are describing, so do you think you could post a picture? I've had a 162 for a few months and only have used it a couple of times. So I'd like to know what to watch out for with the sheath. Thanks!

 

[pbcg]

Would benchmade allow me to just send in the sheath for repair/replacement? Thoughts in general?

Why don't you just call their customer service and ask?

I'm sure they will be able to give you guidance and answer your question pretty quickly.

Their number is : 1-800-800-7427

Call and ask to speak with someone in customer service.

 

[DarkPatriot]

Pbcg, that's a good point, and in retrospect I probably should've just called them and not added that line to the post, I'll call today.

TechDoc:


Like I said you can get to the back of the problem piece on the 162's sheath, but not on the Adamas'. It's an easy fix on the 162's sheath which is as good thing, because the 162's sheath is much more vital for its use than Adamas' .

 

[TechDoc]

Thanks for the picture. The snap is pulling out of its rivet. I'll check my 162 sheath tonight to see how mine looks.