Tacticals Made by Us for Special OPS Forces

Fox said:
Dan, as Roger noted, there is a liner. It is Kydex. Sometimes the top has to be trimmed a bit to fit the knife design and make sure the retaining strap fits behind the front finger cut. This one had to be trimmed about 1/8". I just use some good tin snips, which work quite well. While you cannot see it under the bottom strap of the sheath, there is a double headed screw that allows removal of the liner for modification.
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must be a Chicago screw Cool Thanks and Thanks Roger :)
 
Fox said:
Thanks a bunch for the compliments, guys.

Dan, I must confess, as you might have guessed that sheath is from Spec Ops. Most of my customers prefer that type of sheath for tacticals or utility knives. Sometimes I use the Navigator model. The one in the photo that is going to Afghanistan, is a Survival sheath. Spec Ops Brand out of TX is the manufacturer. I got the latest shipment from 1SKS since they had the best price and their service has always been excellent. Their entire line can be seen here: Spec Ops Brand.

I believe it was Greg Covington who turned me onto these when he made a post about using them for his fighters, some months back. At least I think it was Greg. At my advanced age it might have been someone else! If so, my apologies. :D
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Fox, I like these sheathes. My question is how wide a blade would fit in them? The knife I'm making has a 1 1/2" wide blade, length 6 1/2". I was looking at the Blackhawk Airborne Tactical sheath by Spec Ops.
Scott
 
I was in the 82nd Airborne Div from 82-85 working as a combat engineer (read grunt with a shovel), then got out into the reserves, went to college, ROTC, got my comission, and did another 7 years in the reserve and national Gaurd. Currently working in a mental health clinic last 7 years, happily married with 4 cats (no kids yet...). Would like to go half time in the next few years an spend more time making knives.
Very glad I'm not in the military any more, really feel for those that are. Its just gotta suck being over there. If one of my knives can make some guy (or gal) over there feel a little better, I'm honored to make & send it.
Ed
 
Scott - Looks like a short sheath will fit a blade up to 1 7/8" wide x 6" long x 1/4" stock. Long sheaths go up to 8". Nice size.
 
Thanks Brian, was that on the website? If so I must have missed it.
Scott
Yep, just checked, it's on the site.
 
Yeah its in there somewhere :D I like the combat ready sheath in the brown color. Very nice and cheaper than the other ones too ;)
 
I like the combat ready also. They sure are sturdy looking sheathes.
Scott
The Blackhawk I mentioned in my above post was another brand from a dealer in Maryland. I think made by Blackhawk Industries.
 
Hi, guys. I did not see this post until this morning, but see that Brian found the information on the site. I have never had a problem with width, but the widest knife I have made using the Spec Ops sheath is right at 1.5". I did not measure the final width of the knife I sent to RLinger. I have made several blades that are a full .250 thick and had no trouble with the sheaths, although they are a slightly tighter fit.

Again, I believe it was Greg Covington who said that the Spec Ops sheaths would take a slightly larger knife than the Blackhawk sheath. That is the reason I went with Spec Ops sometime last year. These are well made sheaths as you note from the pictures. If you search through the forum you can probably find that discussion about the sheaths.
 
Received knife from Paul in MS today. That makes four received to date. Thanks Paul - it arrived all in good order - and sorry I can not remember your BF handle.

To all us: the General officer is making a call Monday and I may be in contact by Wednesday. We'll see. I'll keep you up to date.

RL
 
Thanks for the info Fox. I'm just curious which sheath to go with, the long or short. My knife's blade from tip to where the handle starts is 6 1/2" It has a 6" cutting edge and 1/2" ricasso. I'm thinking the long would probably the one to go with. Which one do you think would be best? Thanks Fox
Scott
 
Scott, I think your blade may come up against the screw in the bottom of the Kydex if you use the short sheath. It will be touch and go. You cannot go wrong if you go with the longer sheath. I think there is only $4 - $5 difference between them. The measurement appears to be from the top of the Kydex to the screw. I have not actually measured the depth of the sheath and do not have another 6" around here. I always measure from the front of the handle to the tip of the blade before deciding which sheath to use. If 1SKS does not have them in stock, check with Brigade Quartermaster. I had to wait about three weeks for the last batch of sheaths from Spec Ops. Apparently, a lot of them are going to the military.
 
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The Tanto point.

Here is the splurge from the same site.

Blade has been sub zero cryo quenched, heat treated for superb cutting edge retention. Handle is machined 6061-T6 aircraft grade alloy hardened and coated with their proprietary coating BTC (black traction coating) Overall length 10.625 inches. Thumb stud liner locks with heat treated stainless steel locks. All other components are stainless or mylar for durability. This is a large heavy knife that snaps open and lock positively. Adjustable sheath allows a variety of carry positions. Life time warranty.
 
Fox said:
Scott, I think your blade may come up against the screw in the bottom of the Kydex if you use the short sheath. It will be touch and go. You cannot go wrong if you go with the longer sheath. I think there is only $4 - $5 difference between them. The measurement appears to be from the top of the Kydex to the screw. I have not actually measured the depth of the sheath and do not have another 6" around here. I always measure from the front of the handle to the tip of the blade before deciding which sheath to use. If 1SKS does not have them in stock, check with Brigade Quartermaster. I had to wait about three weeks for the last batch of sheaths from Spec Ops. Apparently, a lot of them are going to the military.
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Sounds like I'll go with the longer sheath. Thanks again. ;)
Scott
 
Well, got my blade cut out and ground today. heat treat tomorrow night. Thinking about micarta for the handle. But I have a whole lot of wood on site, just concerned about it shrinking in a desert atmosphere. Oh well, I gotta order belts anyway....
Ed
 
You guys just do not cease in amazing me. You are the best of the best and I am glad to have company with you. An update: I just emailed our SF Alpha contact in Afgansistan and informed him of knives so far received (4 to date) and also touched on the shipping concern. As part of that I informed that a U.S. Army Genereal officer is expected to make contact(s) by phone tomorrow in hopes of insuring proper delivery. I also asked our SF Aplha to give his opinon of that. I have currently four knives from you to deliver now. I believe, however, it worth waiting until later part of this coming week to learn more about shipping. The LAST thing I wish is a bad chance or marginal chance of your hard word and wishes not arriving as required. I am not ascared but think a few days of caution in order. There is another thing mentioned to me by one of our own that is worth asking our SF A: if there might be a dispacthment of SF headed out to there from the states it might be good to send them along with them. They, I know, would get to where they are intended. That is a longer shot but let's wait for the good General (retired) to get back first.

Temper, within my email I told him a specific knife is ment only for their medic. That knife is of course the one you gave.

RL
 
Roger I just want to thank you again for everything you're doing both for our SF soldiers and for us makers who wish to do something for the effort.
 
Roger,

I sent an Email your way and just wanted to say; I'm really more of a blacksmith than a bladesmith, but I'm happy to do what I can to help. And this thread is the reason I joined the forum.

Tony
 
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