Sheath Gripe(s)

[bloodnut]

This has probably been aired here before, but here goes....
[Rant mode: ON]
I know knifemakers are primarily concerned with putting out quality blades but a user blade's utility is greatly diminished when the sheath that accompanies it fails to function well. Now for the real kicker. I think makers using kydex exclusively are copping out, to a degree. (It's plastic for cryin' out loud!)I have three kydex sheaths for three different knives. IMHO, kydex has a place when you are trying to accomplish a specific mode of carry or deal with a specific environment. A proper leather sheath, again IMHO, is better for general use in that it is quiet, secure when properly made, does not scratch the blade, and is much more friendly to the user. That said, I think Becker is on to something with the CU/7 sheath.

When makers first started using kydex, I thought, "That's cool!" Well, the gee whiz factor has faded. Now, somebody out there is gonna say, "Quit your gripin' and go get a sheath made!" Okay fine, but now my knife is out of my hands for who knows how long. Is it too much to ask for a knife to come with a nice, well-thought out sheath?
[Rant mode: OFF] [Nomex drawers: ON]

 

[MtMike]

Tommy -- sweat it not my guess is that the 'gee whiz factor' will wear off others as it has you. The 'plastics' have their place I suppose, but when more people start buying blades that come with leather instead of plastic, more makers will accomodate them. Can't work any other way. BUT show me the production makers who supply high quality leather sheaths today -- bet you can't name many. So for now you're left with the option to have your sheath made for you. And most makers I know, including yours truly, don't take that long to return your knife. If you really want to have some fun with this, try making your own sheath. Lots of help on these Forums, and you'll get exactly what you want for your needs.
MtMike

 

[Manji]

but it's not plastic it's kydex! most everything is some form of polymer nowadays and all the companies have to do is give it a cool name and everyone will be jumping all over it