Wanted for a Becker BK7

[Pug-butter]

In just under one week's time I'll soon be heading to upstate New York for a college orientation. I got accepted into Syracuse's environmental program.

Seeing as how I'm working to be a park ranger—or, as the college insists, a "forest resource manager"—and I've received a hundred dollars to spend on myself in congratulations, I plan on getting a new fixed blade. I have chosen the BK7. I already have a Bear & son skinner that I really like even despite this forum's animosity toward that company (the steel sharpens up easily and I don't particularly care that the "stag" bone is fake since it's strong as hell), and a Buck 119. The BK7 will be fixing my itch for a full-tang bowie that isn't made in Pakistan.

The problem is, cordura and nylon sheaths have been only bad to me. Besides looking better, leather is easier to maintain and repair, and in some cases stronger. I also don't like the BK7 sheath's reputation of having no retention value.

Who can you recommend to make a simple, strong leather sheath for the BK7? I'm already spending at least $70 on the knife so any option ≤$40 will be considered. It doesn't have to be beautiful or fancy; it has to be strong, and it has to work. (Though I will say I would prefer a neutral color: black, brown, tan.) Inserts are always good.

 

[leatherman]

Great choice for a good all around field knife! Makes me miss mine again, should have never sold it.

Best of luck on your sheath search, I've been seeing a lot of new makers lately that I bet would fill your need nicely, even better finding one that has the knife already.

PS, not a darn thing wrong with a lot of the Bear brand knives out there, they don't use the fanciest steel or high end handle materials, but they cut stuff.

 

[Pug-butter]

I understand if the price I'm asking is a bit low. But like I said, it doesn't have to be a work of art.