Team Leader Leather Sheath questions

[Quarterbore]

I have a couple SOG Team Leader Knives that I like to carry backpacking and on day hikes. The nylon sheath on one of them has seen better days so I have been considering a sheath upgrade. I like leather sheaths and I was curious if anybody has tried the Leather Sheath that SOG sells?

http://www.sogknives.com/type/accessories/leather-sheath-team-leader.html

For $35 it's downright cheap and appropriate for a modestly priced knife. Note the original Nylon sheath sells for $15..

http://www.sogknives.com/nylon-sheath-team-leader.html

I had also thought about trying my hand at leather craft but winter is over and I am getting the itch to start hiking again and time to do something. A custom sheath on this knife is just not really worth the time or money. So, is the factory leather worth considering or is there a good Kydex option?

 

[defiant-1]

Hello, Quarterbore:

No experience with that particular leather sheath, but on other leather sheaths I just rub them down with Obenauf's Heavy Duty LP leather preservative and hit the trail.

I say get what you like, pack the knife and hit the trail -- spring/summer is over before you know it and the snow will be on the ground again.

Enjoy!

Best regards,
d-1

 

[68Charger]

What kind of team leader is it? The one with Aus8 or that other steel one made in America? I kind of regret not buying that USA made when it was available. I have an Aus8 version, and it has been holding up well.

I want to know also about a sheath upgrade. I have the ugly nylon one with no button strap - which I hate.