Question about Velcro

[AZWaterRat]

I've had my RC-3 sheath for a little over a year now and the velcro on the retention strap is just about shot. My question is can velcro somehow be "rejuvinated" or should I just buy a new sheath? I guess I could buy a new strip and sew it it but I've never really had good sewing skills. Has anyone else worn out there velcro?

 

[shotgunner11]

Once the soft side of velcro dies, its pretty shot. Sometimes, if you run it over a flame LIGHTLY, VERY LIGHTLY, and melt away some of the fine, loose fibers it'll give you a bit more cling but not alot.

 

[BOBO]

Buy some new velcro at a Home Depot/automotive shop, and then take it to a luggage/ boot repair shop and have them replace it. They'll have the heavy duty sewing machine to do it. Sometimes a local shoe repair guy will offer these type of services and have the prices listed, but sometimes not. Good luck.

 

[RatDrall]

Why isn't there a snap like on the RC-5 and '6 sheaths?

 

[choltzapple]

Why isn't there a snap like on the RC-5 and '6 sheaths?

That's what I want to do to my RC-4 sheath when the velcro wears out. I just don't like the idea that something that important WILL wear out in time.