Question on Green Beret sheaths

[det]

Do the Blackhawk sheaths that come with the Green Beret models come with a form fitted kydex insert or is it more of a generic insert? How secure would the knife be in the sheath without securing the strap around the handle?

 

[Oku]

The insert is generic (to facilitate ambidexterous wear).

Retention without the thumb snap is not good (on the one I have).

If the knife and sheath are inverted, a light bump will cause the knife to fall out.

 

[monanza]

Same goes for my 5.5 GB sheath; it is indeed ambidextrous.

 

[det]

Thanks for the replies. Now, is there any rattling in the sheath when you shake the knife around?

 

[monanza]

Not that I can tell. The kydex insert is sized right. You can move the knife a little by the handle but shaking the sheath does not seem to generate any rattle on mine.

 

[det]

Thanks for the replies.

 

[PlaceKnives]

I took the plastic insert out, heated it up and molded it like kydex to my blade. That stopped the rattling.