Sheath Piercing & Sheath Liner For Fixed Blade

[oregon]

I pierced the thin leather back of my brand new Boone & Crockett boning knife model #583 Build Out sheath simply by replacing the knife into the sheath for the very first time.

Unlike its nylon-sheathed brother model 581 boning knife, which has a terrific resin liner, this fancy Build Out model has no liner. So I made an abbreviated liner out of some plastic from a jug. Here are some photos to tell the tale. I used a marking pen, scissors and small serrated knife to cut and trim the white plastic piece to fit deep into the leather sheath. You could also use heat (heat gun, boiling water, hair dryer, etc.) to shape the plastic as well if necessary. It still takes great care to put the 583 back into its sheath even with the liner but no piercing.

 

[TAH]

Nice mod job, oregon. Recently, I purchased a distressed leather sheath for my 110 and noticed how soft and pliable the leather is compared to the standard leather, so I can see how this could easily happen with your B&C 583. Beautiful leather, but it might not be as tough.

 

[oregon]

Thank you for the kind words.

These Buck knives arrive so sharp and pointy that they can cut and puncture leather with little to no effort. And, man-o-man, I agree that 583 sheath is eye candy as is the handle. I'd like the snap made into a ring, buckle, tie tack, cuff links, and well, I like it too.

 

[TAH]

These Buck knives arrive so sharp...

Dang knife companies that know what they're doing. :thumbup:

 

[DeSotoSky]

Good job with the sheath. The 3 Platinum Series knives were exclusives for Dick's this past year. Does anyone know how the build-out versions differ from the standard Dick's version?

 

[David Martin]

The wood laminated & checkered handle model is 154cm steel.? That is offered at Dick's? What length is the blade? Thanks, DM

 

[oregon]

Good job with the sheath. The 3 Platinum Series knives were exclusives for Dick's this past year. Does anyone know how the build-out versions differ from the standard Dick's version?

Thank you. This, unfortunately, is the second fixed blade leather sheath that I have pierced with a sharp pointy blade in my illustrious career as a sheath assassin! A vintage 120 sheath was my first victim years ago and now this fresh victim...

The wood laminated & checkered handle model is 154cm steel.? That is offered at Dick's? What length is the blade? Thanks, DM

Yes Desert Dave, the fancy Boone & Crockett wood one has the 154CM steel that cuts and pierces real good with its 5" blade. The rubber handled version also has a 5" blade and it cuts little tiny bits of black plastic off of the inside of the sheath liner every time you insert and remove the 12C27 sharp pointy blade. The woody came from Web Specials (all gone now) delivered just yesterday and the rubbery was purchased at the BCCI 25th years ago now (bot 2 then).

 

[David Martin]

Thank you. I checked Dick's site and did not find any of these knives. DM

 

[oregon]

DeSotoSky, Does anyone know how the build-out versions differ from the standard Dick's version: Here is some stuff I dug up. Did anyone buy these knives from Dick's? What did they actually get I wonder? Knowing that might actually help as I question the descriptions found online.

If you perform google searches using the following key words and separately add each one of the three individual knives in this category you can see Dick's online specs.: dicks boone & crockett platinum buck knives
1. caping 0494WAGDK-B
2. waterfowler 0493WASDK-B
3. boning 0583WASDK-B

Dick's version: Description says handle is linen Micarta, blade is 420HC, China made, while pic shows handle walnut and USA. Nothing about sheath. This dog won't hunt...

Boning: "This Platinum Series Boning Knife is built for precision and durability, giving you a job done right every time. The tough Micarta® handle is slip-resistant and textured for a secure hold and superior handling. The blade is constructed from 420HC stainless steel. The Buck Knives® Platinum Series Boone & Crockett Boning Fixed Blade Knife shows your outdoors support with the Club's emblem."
Dick's picture:

Waterfowler: "Made for properly dressing waterfowl, the Waterfowler™ is durable and precise for proper preparation. The handle is constructed from linen Micarta® that is textured and slip-resistant to provide you with a secure hold, even in wet conditions. The blade is made from tough and sharp 420HC stainless steel. The Buck Knives® Platinum Series Boone & Crockett Waterfowler Fixed Blade Knife's Club emblem shows support for the outdoors. FEATURES:

• 420HC stainless steel blade
• Durable Micarta® handle
• Textured, slip resistant grip
• Blade Length: 2.5"
• Weight: 2.6 oz.
• Model: 0493WASDK-B
• Buck Knives"

Dick's picture:

Caping:
"420HC stainless steel blade
Durable Micarta® handle
Textured, slip resistant grip
Blade Length: 3.5"
Weight: 2.4 oz.
Model: 0494WAGDK-B
Buck Knives"


"Every hunter should have the right tool for the job at hand. This fixed blade caping knife features a durable stainless steel blade. The handle is made from tough, textured and slip-resistant Micarta® that gives you a sure grip even in wet conditions. The Buck Knives® Platinum Series Boone & Crockett Caping Fixed Blade Knife has excellent handling for the proper preparation of game."

Dick's picture (the only one that I could find):

 

[David Martin]

I thought the way you gents were talking about these they were still available. So, I missed them. I was hoping for a up grade 6" blade anyway. Thanks, DM

 

[oregon]

Boone & Crockett can be pretty fancy pants some times I know. But look. Why not consider the new 541 RWS with wood S30V 6.5" blade black leather sheath (liner?, see me if not for the fix) and USA:

 

[David Martin]

Ok, have you held and used this 541? How does it work with the handle at a different angle than the blade? Is that a top swedge on the upper length of the blade? Then the center line has the thickness. 6 1/2" is a good length. DM

 

[oregon]

Not yet but I'm thinking about it. When the boning knife gets to the same length as a chef's knife I like and it is dishwasher safe and its $30 and has fancy pants, 8.5", then make a path! My problem, and don't tell anyone else, is that I hesitate to use any Buck knife in the kitchen. I had intended that both of the 581 rubber-handled boning knives do kitchen duty but they are both still NIB despite their $20 cost. The paperstone set I bot went straight to my Son's to celebrate the birth of his first Son, Henry now 3, and I use them at his house. I have a large set of Victorinox chef knives I need to wear out here before I use the Buck kitchen knives I have is what I am telling myself. But, and this is fact, most of the cutlery here I hold in order to enable it to travel thru time as easily as possible so that somewhere down the road it is old but as good as new. That pulls my bell rope for some reason.