Recon Scout Sheath

TNRat

TNRat

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An old friend gave me a CS Recon Scout today. It sure does fit right in my hand, but I don't like the sheath.

Does anyone have a better idea for carrying a 7 inch bowie, in either leather or kydex?

What would be your preferred carry mode?

Thanks.
 
Have you thought about one of the survival type of sheaths that are on the market? Bullet proof with attachment choices and usually a pouch for other gear. Here's one from blackhawk that I used with my USAF PSK.



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Forum member Normark makes a great kydex sheath for the scout.
The best part is that you don't have to send him your knife.
I think he keeps them in stock. Since I got mine...well...I'm not sure where the original sheath is :D
 
For leather sheath for your knife, check out the following:
- Chuck Burrows of Wild Rose Trading Company
- Kenny Rowe
- Leatherman here on BFC
- MtMike here on BFC

For kydex-meisters I recommend:
- Brian Wagner (Okuden Kydex) http://www.okuden.net/
- Eric Noeldechen (On-Scene Tactical) http://www.mnsi.net/~nbtnoel/-
- Robert Humelbaugh (Survival Sheath Systems) - http://www.survivalsheath.com
- Dave Brown (Buy Brown Holsters) http://www.buybrownholsters.com/
- Mike Sastre (River City Sheaths) http://www.rivercitysheaths.com/

IMHO all these guys do good work. I've used sheaths from Eric & Brian and they work very well for me. I have a shoulder rig from Mr Humelbaugh that has seen extended wear with extreme comfort. The work of David Brown and Mike Sastre receives consistently high marks from those who own it.

I doubt you'd be disappointed with the quality of work done by any of these craftsmen.
 
Sastre has problems. He's had my knife (and my money) for nearly 9 months without replying to my messages or emails.
 
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Kydex by Normark (Eric Noeldechen)
No rattle, no marks on the knife. You don't have to send the knife. He usually has them in stock. Cool or what?


Will,
I had Sastre do a Southern Comfort for my Livesay Sandbar Bowie.
It took him a while longer than quoted but he answered inquiries.
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That sheath is very nice. Can you post a pic of the off side?

Tell me about the polished blade? Did you do that yourself? I cannot believe how good that looks.

Thanks for all the replies, guys.

For any of the users, have you done anything with the edge? It seems to be a bit thick compared to what I am used to.

Thanks again.
 
The polished blade has been a work in progress.
Somewhere in the archives is the beginning of the story, called Nekkid Recon Scout. In a nutshell, I started with "Zip A Strip" paint remover. That epoxy finish gums up sandpaper really fast. After 2 applications of paint remover I started sanding. 120, 220, 400, 800 grits.
Fast forward a year or two to last November.
I decided to knock down the bevels & convex the edge.
So I promptly scratched the holey heck out of the blade on my Norton combo stone. Got the bevels down (it is a cutting machine now...what a difference) and am working on the convex/mousepad edge. I thought I was done, but this pic looks like a bit of the original bevel is still there, towards the choil :confused:
Went back and sanded 220 up to 800 grit again. Hours of sanding...hours. It is theraputic in an odd twisted sort of way ;)
Now you have to look close to see the last of the scratches.
It's a good looking knife under that ugly black paint :D
I'm working up the courage to rehandle it. I have a rubber handled Buck that is getting a new handle, but that project has been put on the back burner.

The sheath is the same on the other side, the belt loop is a square affair and quite functional.
Check out Normark's site for more...I don't have a photo of the other side yet.

Hope that helps, glad you like the shot :D
 
Ebbtide,
if you rehandle yours, you gotta help me rehandle mine...
I love the knife, hate the handle and absolutely despise the sheath...
 
I love the knife, hate the handle and absolutely despise the sheath...
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Exactly.
I was amazed how this unzipped double thick corrugated cardboard speaker boxes.

Let's see how you feel when the Buck gets done.
You may run away laughing :eek:
I have to say, the photo is very kind to the knife. It hides my less than stellar polishing. I use the knife, so I'll call it a 'working finish'
Or work in progress...
 
Great work Ebtide. Funnily enough I started out doing the same thing on an Ontario Spec Plus Fighter. Its amazing how horrible the finish is underneath the paint (Thats what Ontario use, I'm sure of it) But once you get going with the wet and dry and the soothing scent of WD40 is in the air and the wife keeps bringing coffee, it truly is a joy to see the pitts and grind marks dissapear and a beautiful mirror polish in its place. I need to spend about five more hours on mine + taking the gunk out of the stamping. It certainly looks better though.
 
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