Where Can I Get a Sheath Like This?

[FloridaBlade]

I'm a little confused. Do we have a link to a sheath that will fit the new 1/4" Ratweiler??

Yep, there's a link in post 1 for the K-Bar BK7 sheath, and link to another option in post 14.
BK7 sheath also available on Fleabay and other locations; Google is your friend. :thumbup:

 

[LukeTheSpook]

Ok, maybe I'm just having a brain fart. Will these two sheaths work without modification?

 

[FloridaBlade]

Ok, maybe I'm just having a brain fart. Will these two sheaths work without modification?

I don't know, I'm not a retailer; you need to go back and read the thread carefully.
What I have done is give you my observations on using sheaths from other companies for the RW 1/4" model.

On the Ka-Bar/Becker BK-7 sheath I bought back in December (see Ka-bar link in post 1), the snap will not close, strap is too tight. That one actually shipped with a BK-7 that I bought for my son. But like I said in post 13; the one I bought last week from Fleabay fits my new 1/4" RW perfectly! I guess the retainer strap on this newer one is a bit longer and sure enough it snaps just fine with no modification required. Are the retainer straps on all BK-7 sheaths going to be longer like this? I don't know, but like I said before, the snap could be replaced/shifted if required.

The sheath that HK linked appears to be like the one on my Ontario RD-7; and that one fits my RW also. But to be clear, my RD-7 sheath was purchased maybe 2 years ago, and I have not tested the new units from Knifecenter in HK's link. Since that one uses velcro, I would say your chances of success are better with HK's link vs. with the snap version from Ka-Bar. Obviously, a velcro strap is going to be more 'forgiving' in fit, vs. a snap style.

These sheaths are probably made in batches, and there is probably going to be some variation in strap length, insert thickness, etc from one batch to the next. It's a box of chocolates, but the ones I have here worked out great, and for very little cost.

Basically, we are just trying to give you some economical options, so your results may vary.

I feel ya on the confusion. It would be so much easier if Swamp Rat would simply include a sheath with their product. But they don't. So it is what it is.

Hopefully as people try different solutions, they will post their findings here so others will benefit.

 

[chiral.grolim]

Scrapper 7 Sheath with a bit of folded kydex for the liner:

 

[crufflers]

^^^
There you go. Nice.

 

[LukeTheSpook]

I ordered a kabar Becker 7 sheath from Amazon. No dice. It won't fit unless you can move the snaps. The darn plastic insert was tough to get out too.

 

[chiral.grolim]

I ordered a kabar Becker 7 sheath from Amazon. No dice. It won't fit unless you can move the snaps. The darn plastic insert was tough to get out too.

Cut'em off With a modified liner, you can get decent retention without need of a strap for most purposes. I'll sell you my sheath as I'm currently working on a different one for it. Another option is to get something like the MTech Extreme MX-8090 - the straps look like they have some adjustability.

 

[FloridaBlade]

I ordered a kabar Becker 7 sheath from Amazon. No dice. It won't fit unless you can move the snaps. The darn plastic insert was tough to get out too.

That's what I was afraid of.
You could try one of the BK-7's from Fleabay; they are about $10 less than Amazon.
Or maybe the one HK linked with the velcro strap, for the reason I previously mentioned. Just sent you a PM.

 

[MacLaren1]

Hi guys, not tryin to jack this thread, but does anyone use Patriot Leather, "The Gaspee", for any of you Ratweilers?
I also wander if "The Gaspee" will accomodate the 1/4" Ratweiler?
Thanx fellas...
Btw, Ibe already emailed Skyler at Patriot, when I get an answer Ill pass it on to the forum. Its a really nice sheath...