SJ TAC Sheath

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steelstump93

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I Just received my first Busse, a olv/black SJ Tac. Very impressive:thumbup: .
I emailed a couple of the Sheath makers on the Busse sight and one of them got back to me with a quote of close to $60 including S&H:( . So then I wondered if there were a lower cost production knife that is similar in dimension to the SJ so that I could use the same Sheath for both knives. So that is my question for all of you Hogs. Is there a knife/sheath combo that I could also use for the SJ? OR is there someplace online that has a large variety of production sheaths?

Thanks

SS93
 
If you're buying a quality knife, then why not save your pennies for a bit and buy a quality sheath? I'm sure it would be worth the money in the end :)
 
I have to agree with C500. Don't risk and ill fitting sheath for your new tool. $60 is not that much for a sheath. Were you looking for leather, kydex or nylon? I know all the work of all the sheathmakers listed there and you can bet on the quality you will get from any of them for the $. I personally will probably be turning to Dan at Semper Paratus for a rig to carry mine in. I do my own kydex and leather work, but nylon is beyond me.
 
steelstump93 said:
I Just received my first Busse, a olv/black SJ Tac. Very impressive:thumbup: .
I emailed a couple of the Sheath makers on the Busse sight and one of them got back to me with a quote of close to $60 including S&H:( . So then I wondered if there were a lower cost production knife that is similar in dimension to the SJ so that I could use the same Sheath for both knives. So that is my question for all of you Hogs. Is there a knife/sheath combo that I could also use for the SJ? OR is there someplace online that has a large variety of production sheaths?

Thanks

SS93
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Congrats on your first Busse. You could buy a combat master sheath made by Spec Ops Brand for $34.95 which is nylon with a kydex liner and is available in 4 colors. The large size would fit your SJ TAC nicely.

Since you know there is merit to buying a quality item as you sprung for one of the finest knives out there, why not go the extra yard and get a quality sheath to compliment your Busse? $60 shipped for a custom sheath by any of the makers listed on the Busse site is reasonable in my opinion and i can be cheap!! :D
 
I appreciate all of your feedback. After looking at some of the Spec Ops stuff it looks like I'd only save about $20 going this route. So in this case the custom would be worth it.

I also haven't realy found a Knife/sheath combo that would do the trick, although this would still be my first choice. I would much rather get a decent knife/sheath combo over a realy nice custom sheath even if I had to pay a few bucks more.

One thing that I didn't mention was that not only was this my first Busse, but it was also the first knife I've purchased that has cost over $120 :eek: . So $60 for a sheath is a little hard to swallow.

I'll post pics once my decision arrives in the mail

Thanks again

SS93
 
steelstump93 said:
One thing that I didn't mention was that not only was this my first Busse, but it was also the first knife I've purchased that has cost over $120 :eek: . So $60 for a sheath is a little hard to swallow.

SS93
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Dont worry youll get over it and far surpass what you spent on that SJ Tac if you hang around here. I just bought a HOFSH and its the most Ive spent on a knife, 6 months ago I told myself I wouldnt spend over a hundred on one. I also just ordered a sheath for a RD that ran over $100. Some of these guys have spent so much on their knives I dont think they care to discuss it publicly.
 
It’s always good to have a couple of Spec Ops Combat Masters around. I’ve got my Satin Jack TAC in one at the moment, until Leatherman gets a pattern knife to work from.

The Spec Ops sheath is going to be a bit rattly (because of the imprecise fit), so I would suggest thinking about whether this is a problem for you.

It might be worth doing a search on heating and re-shaping kydex. A little bit of re-shaping would turn the Combat Master into a reasonable long-term option.

Given the opportunity, I always try to get a sheath specifically made for my knives.

There is nothing more annoying than the wear on the blade finish, rattling, and questionable retention that often come from using an all purpose/non-specific sheath.
 
What is the Spec Ops web site address? I remember the home page looks like a treasure map but that's about it.
 
Others have already said it, but I agree - if you actually want to carry one of these great knives, you'll just get annoyed and frustrated with a sheath that does not work well. I agree that it can strain the budget if you are like me and have limited funds, but if the knife is worth it (which of course it is), so is a quality sheath.
 
Here's one I got from Porkducci. His picture. Okuden sheath.
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