Today was one of those few occasions when I had to regard left-handedness as a blessing, since that was what prompted me to order a custom made scabbard from the Sarki Shop a short while ago. It came today and exceeded my expectations considerably.
What I thought I was getting was a mirror image of the scabbard I already had, but probably better made and possibly better fitted to the blade. However, the WWII single loop pattern sheath and OD green cover is an entirely different species of gear.
The khukuri slides in and out of it perfectly, with just the right tension and no "sticking points" either way. Albeit, a scabbard can shrink or stretch over time, but this one is starting out just right.
Although I have not yet pulled the cover off, it does not feel like there is a single wrinkle anywhere on either side, including the seam. This is nice, but what is great is the way the frog and scabbard are set up.
There is a ridge on the outboard side of the scabbard, and two straps lace around it - one above and one below. This eliminates any potential for drawing both khuk and scabbard out of the frog should the frog stretch or the scabbard shrink.
In addition, both karda and chakma are contained in the frog rather than the scabbard itself. They reside in their own full-length compartments which prevent any chance of them banging together, and the fit is very precise.
Canvas used in the cover is very substantial stuff, and necessary to protect a rig this good. It seems similar to the stuff Duluth Packs are made out of.
Anyway, when I finally figure out which of my khuks are going to achieve "most carried" status, they will need scabbards like this one. It is the type of item one can spend many hours looking at, wondering how a guy figured out how to make a thing like that.
What I thought I was getting was a mirror image of the scabbard I already had, but probably better made and possibly better fitted to the blade. However, the WWII single loop pattern sheath and OD green cover is an entirely different species of gear.
The khukuri slides in and out of it perfectly, with just the right tension and no "sticking points" either way. Albeit, a scabbard can shrink or stretch over time, but this one is starting out just right.
Although I have not yet pulled the cover off, it does not feel like there is a single wrinkle anywhere on either side, including the seam. This is nice, but what is great is the way the frog and scabbard are set up.
There is a ridge on the outboard side of the scabbard, and two straps lace around it - one above and one below. This eliminates any potential for drawing both khuk and scabbard out of the frog should the frog stretch or the scabbard shrink.
In addition, both karda and chakma are contained in the frog rather than the scabbard itself. They reside in their own full-length compartments which prevent any chance of them banging together, and the fit is very precise.
Canvas used in the cover is very substantial stuff, and necessary to protect a rig this good. It seems similar to the stuff Duluth Packs are made out of.
Anyway, when I finally figure out which of my khuks are going to achieve "most carried" status, they will need scabbards like this one. It is the type of item one can spend many hours looking at, wondering how a guy figured out how to make a thing like that.
