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It wasn't until I found Bark River early this year that my craze began with the fixed blade market, and with an EDC fixed blade, many people, including myself, have the misconception that you have to carry your knife on a belt. This can be a problem for those that choose not to wear a belt, or simply do not like to have the clutter on their waist. Whatever your preference, there are alternative ways to carry your small fixed blade and that brings me to the Sharpshooter Adirondack.
Initial impressions of the sheath are that of quality and attention to detail. The edges are nicely stitched and glued, and the welt is thick and durable for the knife edge to ride against, but more importantly is how the edges are dressed. In talking with Reid, he is reluctant to mention the way he buffs the edges to get them so smooth and polished looking, and for good reason, but whatever the technique, it is important that the sheath not only fits well, but FEELS good doing it. There are no ridges that dig after many hours of continuous use...think 14-15 hours a day that I have it in my back pocket, even as I sit down typing this...and we all know how irritating just a simple jean or shirt tag can be after a few minutes, much less something in your pocket all day.
So how well does it really carry? I mentioned that I carry it 14-15 hours a day, and most sane people would relinquish carrying if it were uncomfortable, so it has to be pretty comfy on the tush. Now, to throw a curveball in the mix, in addition to my small fixed blade which at the moment is a Bark River Blackwater Boot knife, I ALSO have an INOVA T1 in the utility pocket. The other killer feature to the Adirondack is the sizable secondary pocket to carry a number of different items. Large folders? No problem. SAK's? Check. You favorite LED flashlight? Yup. As I mentioned, I have my T1 in there as you read this. Point is, the secondary pocket is extremely versatile and well thought out. It is just the right size to facilitate carrying a number of different pocket worthy items.
Now, just like any well made leather product like a wallet, shoes or gloves, it takes a day or so to break in. The heavy duty leather and welt need a day to "conform" and break in like anything else. I found this to be a relatively moot point but felt it was worth at least mentioning given the many styles of pants on the market, and the variety of sizes between individuals.
Overall, I plan on getting MANY years of use out of this handy little pocket sheath. Now, if I could find a wallet that was made HALF as well, I would be in great shape.:thumbup:
