Would a 118 fit in a 101 sheath?

[TheFishman]

I need a favor. I have a 118 that needs a sheath. A true Buck 118 sheath is hard to find. I like the looks of the 101 sheath, but I am worried that the 118 guard would not fit in the 101 sheath. I realize the 101 has a shorter blade than the 118, but with this type of sheath I think enough of the 118 would be within the sheath to be okay. Does anyone have a 118 and 101 and can see if a 118 will fit in a 101 sheath? My other Buck option is a 117 sheath. It isn't listed on the web site, but I talked to someone on the phone at Buck and they said a 118 would fit in a leather 117 sheath and that I could order one separately. I like the looks and utility of the 101 sheath better though. Can anyone help me out?

 

[Midnight Rider]

I need a favor. I have a 118 that needs a sheath. A true Buck 118 sheath is hard to find. I like the looks of the 101 sheath, but I am worried that the 118 guard would not fit in the 101 sheath. I realize the 101 has a shorter blade than the 118, but with this type of sheath I think enough of the 118 would be within the sheath to be okay. Does anyone have a 118 and 101 and can see if a 118 will fit in a 101 sheath? My other Buck option is a 117 sheath. It isn't listed on the web site, but I talked to someone on the phone at Buck and they said a 118 would fit in a leather 117 sheath and that I could order one separately. I like the looks and utility of the 101 sheath better though. Can anyone help me out?

I just tried it with mine. Afraid it's a no go for the 101 sheath. The guard is too large.

 

[TheFishman]

I just tried it with mine. Afraid it's a no go for the 101 sheath. The guard is too large.

That is what I figured. I appreciate you taking the time to try it. Thanks.

 

[tongueriver]

How about a 105 sheath?

 

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[TheFishman]

How about a 105 sheath?

I actually have been borrowing the sheath from my 105. It fits fine, but is a little long. My 118 is from the early 1970s and the blade is 4.25" in length due to what I believe was the hand grinding that Buck did at the time. I don't think the tip has been broken or worn down. I just think it has always been short. With the 4.25" blade length, there is a lot of extra room at the end of the 105 sheath. It almost fits in my 102 sheath, but the 118 guard hits the bottom of the retaining strap on the sheath just enough so you cannot snap the strap shut.