Reaper, Good that those holes are there for draining. The first job those holes serve in Kydex is good flow thru for blowing out with 100 PSI air hose in the shop to clean the sheath of any fine debris left over from making. Bill

I have a Dozier knife that came with their Kydex sheath, and the sheath has slightly worn the Micarta handle due to extensive field use. This wear does not affect the performance of the knife in any way, and if I just wanted the knife to look pretty, then I wouldn't have used it.

Nothing wrong with some honest wear. Good observation that this doesn't take away from function. Bill

I shipped a bolt gun to a custom shop for accuracy work.

I run into the gunsmith and he tells me he got it, but there was a problem, so I anticipate the worst and ask him what happened.

He tells me that the bolt, which was removed from the weapon for shipment, came unstowed and tumbled around in the box with the rifle.

I ask him if the bolt is damaged, and he says no, but it beat up the rifle pretty good.

I ask him if it will affect the way it shoots, and he says no, but it has some cosmetic blemishes now.

I tell him I don't care, just make it shoot.

He smiles and his employees laugh and grin as well.

Sorry, but that is the way I am. If you are afraid to use (not abuse) your gear, or get it dirty, you are a collector, not an operator.

I think NDD can confirm this about me.

TR

Leather Sheath
 

TR/Mr. Harsey...

How much is the leather sheath??? My knife should be arriving shortly and I would very much like one.
The leather sheath I have for my "Rigid" has worn well, but now the blade is poking thru the bottom due to the point wearing thru the leather.
Any suggestions on a good place to get it fixed or capped???
Someone you could recommend I send it to?

Thanks,
Eagle

Most definitely.

I have seen questions such as "Does ABC's coyote tan match XYZ's or is it a different shade?" I just laugh. My tan RAID has an OD TTFRB on top and two Woodland pouches on the back and side and a black Camelback and a black Gerber Mark II on it.

Besides, its all the same color and its all scratched as soon as you fall down the first mountain. And you will fall.

I like scratched up knives and bullet launchers and I like all my gear to be the same color - whatever color the nearest mudhole is. As long as they're sharp, shoot straight and don't dump my gear on the ground.

Re: Leather Sheath
 

Eagle:

Somewhere around $50, the price is not on the site.

crkinfo@chrisreeve.com

Chris Reeve Knives
11624 W. President Drive - Suite B
Boise, ID 83713

Tel: 208-375-0367
Fax: 208-375-0368

Just call, they are very nice and helpful.

I think that they are currently out of leather sheaths, they can give you the real answer when you call.

TR

Reaper, Thanks for answering Eagles question, same answer I was getting ready to type in. Eagle, When you contact CRK about leather sheath ask how long it will take because I know the leather shop is near CRK and they can get fast answer. Bill

Re: Leather Sheath
 

I could say something about Old Dudes that use leather in the jungle, but I won't.:D

NousDefionsDoc, I like the way you color coordinate! What is the best knife sheath for your use?

I like synthetics better than leather for the jungle. My leather sheaths have always rotted. SOE or SOTECH is making some that look nice, but I haven't tried them yet. I think one of them makes the sheaths for Stryder. My Gerber is in some kind of synthetic one now and I haven't had any problems with it.

Of course I'm not as active as I once was.:D

I'll have to check out those other sheaths. I know the Strider guys, always a late night with that special Irish black water when we meet up. Yes I know about leather rotting out in the jungle. same problem with leather holsters. Thanks, Bill

You're welcome sir. If I'm not mistaken, they are PALs (or whatever they call it) compatible as well. MilitaryMoron, eggroll or Razor would be able to tell you details. This PALs stuff seems to be all the rage.

And you can color coordinate your outfit if you use synthetics. LOL

NDD, I'm checking out that type of gear now via the 'net. Do you know what PALs stands for? Yes I've been watching the modular designed systems as they come along. Boy do I have a lot to learn. Bill

me too. I can't keep all the names straight - PALs, MOLLE, SPEAR. LOL. I have no idea what it stands for. Reaper probably knows.