I have this Cold Steel Recon Tanto that I've carried as a "car knife" wedged between my seat for years, heck I don't even recall when I bought the knife, anyhow the kydex sheath is breaking a couple of spots. I've been looking online at a few companies that make leather sheaths, apparently very few actually make them for this knife. I'm curious if anyone has recommendations for any companies, or companies to avoid.
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Recon Tanto Sheath Advice
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I don't know who makes one, but can tell you that this version will NOT fit the current Secure-Ex sheath.
If the sheath itself is OK maybe buying a new Recon Tanto when it is on sale and switching belt loops might work.
If the sheath itself is OK maybe buying a new Recon Tanto when it is on sale and switching belt loops might work.
You are right, no one I am aware of offers a leather sheath for any of the CS tantos.
RK Custom Kydex offers a sheath for the Recon Tanto for like $36.
There are several Kydex shops $40-50 range. Pancake or Taco.
Or as suggested above if the belt attachment is the only thing broken, try to get
a replacement from Sagewood.
RK Custom Kydex offers a sheath for the Recon Tanto for like $36.
There are several Kydex shops $40-50 range. Pancake or Taco.
Or as suggested above if the belt attachment is the only thing broken, try to get
a replacement from Sagewood.
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Welcome to Bladeforums egp.
If the kydex part (the part the blade goes into) is still good I would cut the stiches that attach the broken plastic piece to the nylon web loop, cut and punch a piece of leather to replace the plastic piece, and sew it onto the web loop where the plastic piece was. Or I might rivet it in place.
If the kydex part (the part the blade goes into) is still good I would cut the stiches that attach the broken plastic piece to the nylon web loop, cut and punch a piece of leather to replace the plastic piece, and sew it onto the web loop where the plastic piece was. Or I might rivet it in place.
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I got the current production version of the recon tanto, and the standart ka-bar 1217 leathersheath fits just fine. I only added a piece of leather at the button snap to thicken it, so it holds the knife securely in. I think the sheath was somewhere around 15 bucks when I bought it.
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Have you ever thought about just slipping the sheath under your belt "sash style"? There's enough of a ridge at the top of the sheath that it will stay in place without the nylon belt loop.
The main part is cracked in a couple of places
I don't carry it on me physically, I drive rideshare on the weekends, and it's either wedged between my seat and console, or tucked under my leg, carrying a firearm isn't always possible