Replacement sheath for a Ritter Mk3?

[texasflyfisher]

I bought a new Doug Ritter RSK Mk3 fixed blade recently. I love the knife but the sheath is a different story. It just seems a bit too long with a couple of useless loops in the back and the adjustable velcro strap makes the whole thing ride too low for me.

Does anyone have this knife and can offer a place to get a replacement sheath (kydex, leather, or nylon) that is a bit shorter and with a least a single decent belt loop?

Thanks!

 

[bearcut]

You are right, the Ritter Mk3 is great, but the stock sheath leaves a lot to be desired. I got rid of mine right away and ordered these.

Here are a couple of sheaths made by On/Scene Tactical.
http://www.mnsi.net/~nbtnoel/

Eric did a really good job on both of them.

It took a long time to get these back. You will have to send your knife to him.
I imagine the red tape of living in Canada had a lot to do with it.

As you can see, I also sent him my Fallkniven TK1.

Both sheaths are very secure and have minimal bulk. The Ritter snaps in with a reassuring sound.

I neck knife these, but the belt loop works well too.

The Bussecombat site has links to several sheath makers including On/Scene tactical.

Hope this helps.

http://i212.photobucket.com/albums/cc152/cuttmann/Ritterknifeplussheath.jpg
http://i212.photobucket.com/albums/cc152/cuttmann/SheathedRitter.jpg
http://i212.photobucket.com/albums/cc152/cuttmann/FSheath.jpg

 

[texasflyfisher]

Thanks bearcut! That sheath looks great but not sure I want to send my knife away right away though and to Canada!

There has to be a sheath maker around Central Texas so I'll keep looking around. The photos will give me an excellent example of what to show someone what I would like.

Thanks again!

 

[bearcut]

You might check your local knife shops too.
The art of kydex molding is becoming more common.

Heck, even our lone knife shop up here does it now.

I have noticed that a fold over design like mine generally fits a little tighter than a two piece sandwich design. If you carry the knife on your belt this isn't as much of an issue.

Good luck

 

[texasflyfisher]

You might check your local knife shops too.
The art of kydex molding is becoming more common.

I took your advice and found this knife shop here in Austin http://www.knifesharpest.com/ that can make Kydex sheaths starting at $30 for something like the one you had made. I'll give them a try and post up later how it went for anyone else in the Austin area interested in getting a sheath made.

Thanks again!

 

[texasflyfisher]

It took about a week but the folks at The Knife Sharpest here in Austin did a good job on the kydex sheath I asked for. It has a nice snap as the sheath locks onto the handle and it is fairly easy to draw but won't come out if attaching it to neck lanyard.

I have found out though that the sheath moves around on my wading belt I tie around my waders when fishing since there are no belt loops and I don't cinch it very tight. Therefore I ordered a Tek-Lok clip so I can install on the sheath to take care of that.