Schrade Accessory Sheaths

[Codger_64]

Sheaths and fixed blade knives have always gone together, a stock designed sheath accompanying almost all such knives from the factory. Replacement sheaths, hardly ever illustrated or priced in the catalogs, were generally available from the factory for a nominal fee, sometimes just for the asking. Pocket knives, as the name implies, fit in, and were usually carried in the pocket, negating the need for a sheath. With the advent of “hybrid” knives, the large “folding hunters”, a belt sheath was needed because the weight and bulk generally precluded comfortable pocket carry. One of the earliest examples I can find illustrated is the 225 “Hunter’s and Trapper’s knife”, seen for years (since the early fifties) with no mention of a sheath, then shown in a “3225” gift set with a folded sheath and stone in 1964.

In 1965, the 25OT is shown in a gift box with a folded waffle tooled, laced sheath with stone, and the “3225" set is called a “Safari” set with it’s scenic tooled sheath and stone.

In 1967, the 225 is offered in a “G3225" Gaucho set, the sheath having five rivets, or in the “3225" plain set.

In 1968, the 25OT is noted to include a sheath (not shown), and the 127UH is introduced, illustrated with the scenic tooled folded sheath. The 3225 is still offered with the scenic tooled folded sheath.

In 1969 and ‘70, the 127UH is shown with an included deep drawn stitched sheath, while the 25OT is still listed as sheath included.

In 1971, the 25OT is shown with a deep drawn, round bottom stitched sheath. 127UH simply lists with sheath, but this year, a sheath is shown available separately “Leather sheath for 225"

For 1972, ‘73, the 125OT, 25OT, 227UH, 127UH, and 225 are all listed with sheath, and the “Leather sheath for 225" sheath is still listed as a separate item.

In 1974, ‘75, all (125OT, 225OT, 127UH, 227UH, 225) are listed with sheath, none illustrated or offered separately.

For 1976, 1977, The scrim 260SC is added, and with the 25OT, 125OT, 127UH, 227UH, and 225, is listed with sheath. But... the “#226 sheath for the 225" is listed as a separate available item.

In 1978, the #280 was added to the #226 sheath as an option. Those two remained listed through 1982.

In 1983, Schrade listed quite a few accessory sheaths, eight all told.
SAS10 (#226) for 5 1/4" knives
SAS11 (#280) for 4" knives
SAS12 horizontal belt slide for 3 ½" knives
SAS13 horizontal belt slide for 4" knives
SAS14 floral tooled 3 3/4" knives
SAS15 floral tooled 5" knives
SAS16 Black basketweave w/ clip 5" knives
SAS17 folded sheath for fixed blades (152OT, 156OT)

In 1984, the SAS17 was replaced with the SAS19 for the 152OT. Nine sheaths were listed.
SAS10 (#226) for 5 1/4" knives
SAS11 (#280) for 4" knives
SAS12 horizontal belt slide for 3 ½" knives
SAS13 horizontal belt slide for 4" knives
SAS14 floral tooled 3 3/4" knives
SAS15 floral tooled 5" knives
SAS16 Black basketweave w/ clip 5" knives
SAS18 Black basketweave w/ loop for 5" knives
SAS19 molded sheath with handle strap for fixed blades (152OT)

In 1985, three more sheaths were added to the list, twelve in all.
SAS10 (#226) for 5 1/4" knives
SAS11 (#280) for 4" knives
SAS12 horizontal belt slide for 3 ½" knives
SAS13 horizontal belt slide for 4" knives
SAS14 floral tooled 3 3/4" knives
SAS15 floral tooled 5" knives
SAS16 Black basketweave w/ clip 5" knives
SAS18 Black basketweave w/ loop for 5" knives
SAS19 molded sheath with handle strap for fixed blades (152OT)
SAS20 Molded sheath for 4" knives
SAS21 Molded sheath for 5 1/4" knives
SAS22 Molded beaded sheath for 5 1/4" knives

In 1986 only eight remained.
SAS10 (#226) for 5 1/4" knives
SAS11 (#280) for 4" knives
SAS12 horizontal belt slide for 3 ½" knives
SAS13 horizontal belt slide for 4" knives
SAS19 molded sheath with handle strap for fixed blades (152OT)
SAS20 Molded sheath for 4" knives
SAS21 Molded sheath for 5 1/4" knives
SAS22 Molded beaded sheath for 5 1/4" knives

And in 1987 through 1996, just the two.
SAS10 for 5 1/4" knives
SAS11 for 4" knives
For 1997 and 1998, two new ones were added.
SAS5 nylon for 3 3/4" knives
SAS10 for 5 1/4" knives
SAS11 for 4" knives
SAS20 Molded sheath for 5" knives

In 1999, two tool sheaths were listed.
SAS5 nylon for 3 3/4" knives
SAS10 for 5 1/4" knives
SAS11 for 4" knives
SAS20 Molded sheath for 5" knives
ST1L leather for ST1 tool
ST1N nylon for ST1 tool

2000 SAS5 nylon for 3 3/4" knives
SAS10 for 5 1/4" knives
SAS11 for 4" knives
SAS20 Molded sheath for 5" knives
SAS21L for ST1 tool
STS21N for ST1 tool
SAS2L for ST2 tool
STS2N for ST2 tool

2001 SAS5 nylon for 3 3/4" knives
SAS10 for 5 1/4" knives
SAS11 for 4" knives
SAS20 Molded sheath for 5" knives
SAS21L for ST1 tool
STS21N for ST1 tool

2002 SAS5 nylon for 3 3/4" knives
SAS10 for 5 1/4" knives
SAS11 for 4" knives
SAS20 Molded sheath for 5" knives
SAS21L for ST1 tool
STS21N for ST1 tool

2003 SAS5 nylon for 3 3/4" knives
SAS10 for 5 1/4" knives
SAS11 for 4" knives
SAS20 Molded sheath for 5" knives
STS21N for ST1 tool

2004 SAS5 nylon for 3 3/4" knives
SAS10 for 5 1/4" knives
SAS11 for 4" knives
SAS20 Molded sheath for 5" knives
STS21N for ST1 tool

(LT, you did this to me! And you are nuts if you think I am going to buy all these. After all, they are for folders. But I won't bet with you on it. No way, no how!!)

Codger

 

[El Lobo]

Codger,

That was a lot of work...a job nicely done. :thumbup: :thumbup:

It seems as though you have folders on your mind today. Are you feeling OK?? It's sure good to see the depth (vague pool reference) of your affinity for the PERFECT cutting tool, and a nice sheath. Here is one (the sheath) that made it to me all the way from Tejas...I'm sure it could hold something like a nice Imperial Double Eagle, or your trusty 897, for you as well...a real "FOLDER Holder (with apologies to D).

Bill

 

[Codger_64]

I used to know a guy who played a harmonica like that. His cases weren't as fancy, but they held four diferent keys. And I don't think he had them made in Tejas, but I could be wrong. Those days are a bit hazy now. But then again, they were pretty hazy then.

And anyway, all those loading learners, er.... floding leaners, er.... loaner folders are going back before someone else sends me sheaths and I have to fill them. Bad enough I scarfed an empty box on the bay. At least I had an orphan Mighty Mite to put in it. And the SAS12 does fit my 897UH quite well. I wonder what belongs in that SAS15?

Codger

 

[redshanks]

The SAS15 is for the LB7 Custom:

 

[Codger_64]

Yes, the SAS15 would fit that and other similar sized knives. That one was, I think, a one year offering in 1984, the SCM7. A SCM5 was offered at the same time using the SAS14 sheath. The sheath was offered seperately in '83,'84, and '85, and was custom stamped for Matco also, as the one I showed above. Here is Erbings sheath, a better picture of the shape and tooling.


Codger

 

[El Lobo]

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D E L O S F O L D E R S ( with a nice pocket sheath from Paul)

 

[Codger_64]

Here is the SAS16 black basketweave, also offered for three years. It came with the LB7BW knife in 1985 as well. And there was the belt loop version (SAS18) for folks who didn't like the metal clip.


What you talkin about Bill? Del Rey is a marina, right?
Codger