SAK EDC Sheath Ideas?

[sh_wt]

I recently lost my SAK Cybertool 41, as the result of a poor sheath design, at least, that's what I'm thinking right now.  Very sad to have lost my trusty CT41, which I used every day for the last 7 years.

The NiteIze 'Tool Holster Stretch' that was purchased for me had a single snap.  I was wearing a longer shell and must have caught the flap and opened the sheath on the trail when I took the jacket off.  I went to tie my boot, and didn't notice the knife fall out into the soft soil...

That's the theory, it's also possible when I changed at the gym, it feel out of the sheath then.  All I know is, I went to use my knife, the sheath was open and my knife was gone!

I'm wondering what people think about what I should be doing in the future to secure my EDC SAK.  I'll likely get the same knife, if I can find it... it worked very well for me.  The sheath worked well, except for the suspected issue I had.

a. I'm wondering if I should tie a lanyard to the knife and sheath (there's a nylon loop at the top of the sheath for such a purpose)?

b. Maybe there is a better design?  Velcro (not a big fan, as it is noisy and wears out)? Other ideas?

Thanks for you input,
Stephen

[MadPlumbarian]

I recently lost my SAK Cybertool 41, as the result of a poor sheath design, at least, that's what I'm thinking right now.  Very sad to have lost my trusty CT41, which I used every day for the last 7 years.

The NiteIze 'Tool Holster Stretch' that was purchased for me had a single snap.  I was wearing a longer shell and must have caught the flap and opened the sheath on the trail when I took the jacket off.  I went to tie my boot, and didn't notice the knife fall out into the soft soil...

That's the theory, it's also possible when I changed at the gym, it feel out of the sheath then.  All I know is, I went to use my knife, the sheath was open and my knife was gone!

I'm wondering what people think about what I should be doing in the future to secure my EDC SAK.  I'll likely get the same knife, if I can find it... it worked very well for me.  The sheath worked well, except for the suspected issue I had.

a. I'm wondering if I should tie a lanyard to the knife and sheath (there's a nylon loop at the top of the sheath for such a purpose)?

b. Maybe there is a better design?  Velcro (not a big fan, as it is noisy and wears out)? Other ideas?

Thanks for you input,
Stephen

I'd go with a, get a leather sheath, punch a hole in it and attach a lanyard! this way the only time it's coming undone is when you take it off.. Don't get me wrong I like the Velcro, I have one but your right, over time it's going to give,, JR

[Styerman]

Mine lives in a homebrewed moulded leather pouch , it aint comming out no how , no way . It also sports a dangler clip for secure pocket carry .

I'll grab my camera , and get you a pic .

This pouch was originally for someone else , I screwed up . I carefully marked the snap hole in the flap , then misspunched it . What happens if you work late , once you're past sixty ! I made anothe pouch for Buddy , and kept the spoiled one . The " belt loop " is paracord , and can be worn either vertically or horizontally . It gives some freedom of movement , and is easy to change /repair . 550 cord is plenty strong !

Chris

Chris

[DMK]

Very nice sheath!

[Styerman]

I hope your baby turns up . The combination of tight molding ( cant come out by gravity ) , a tightly molded flap ( no sloppy movement ) , and a good quality , properly fitted snap , pretty much put the kibosh on escapes .

If you plan to roll down a mountain or two , a loop of paracord to engage the dangler , acts as insurance against flap failure .

Chris

[NeitherExtreme]

This is a pretty "bare bones" approach, but Rainbow of California makes a SAK case. It's got a Velcro flap though. But at least you'd know if opened it on accident. "RRRIIIIIIPPPP"

http://www.rainbowofcalifornia.com/swiss-army-knifecase-p-41-l-en.html

[Styerman]

Plumbarian , in response to your sound advice , I attached a short lanyard with a McGizmo clip to my sheath . One seldom needs to quick draw a SAK , and lots of stuff can get lost in attics and crawl spaces .

In re: Velcro , it comes in several grades , and you get what you pay for . It's a PITA to replace , as you usually have to take apart the sheath to replace it . Once the "male" , or hook side gets crudded up , it can make very little noise on opening . Water doesn't help it's function very much .

Chris

[microbe]

I thought I lost my most prized one a few weeks ago, the found it on the car seat later on. (Thank you god) Since then I keep it on a leash. It may seem overkill, but I am NOT loosing my knife. I use a sheath from another item to try and protect the knife from other steel stuff in my pocket, if I pull out the knife from my pocket, the sheath stays in my pocket.

[bmot]

I thought I lost my most prized one a few weeks ago, the found it on the car seat later on. (Thank you god) Since then I keep it on a leash. It may seem overkill, but I am NOT loosing my knife. I use a sheath from another item to try and protect the knife from other steel stuff in my pocket, if I pull out the knife from my pocket, the sheath stays in my pocket.
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Fallkniven sharpening stone?

[MadPlumbarian]

Plumbarian , in response to your sound advice , I attached a short lanyard with a McGizmo clip to my sheath . One seldom needs to quick draw a SAK , and lots of stuff can get lost in attics and crawl spaces .

In re: Velcro , it comes in several grades , and you get what you pay for . It's a PITA to replace , as you usually have to take apart the sheath to replace it . Once the "male" , or hook side gets crudded up , it can make very little noise on opening . Water doesn't help it's function very much .

Chris

You don't have to tell me about tight walkways, crawl spaces, or attics and having to access tools or especially flashlights quickly! I've been in my fair share, and the one problem with any loose ends can get caught VERY easily! Even sheaths, or if ending up on back, everything falls out of pocket, so nothing is promising! JR

[microbe]

I thought I lost my most prized one a few weeks ago, the found it on the car seat later on. (Thank you god) Since then I keep it on a leash. It may seem overkill, but I am NOT loosing my knife. I use a sheath from another item to try and protect the knife from other steel stuff in my pocket, if I pull out the knife from my pocket, the sheath stays in my pocket.
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Fallkniven sharpening stone?

Yep. Perfect slim fit. 

[bmot]

I thought I lost my most prized one a few weeks ago, the found it on the car seat later on. (Thank you god) Since then I keep it on a leash. It may seem overkill, but I am NOT loosing my knife. I use a sheath from another item to try and protect the knife from other steel stuff in my pocket, if I pull out the knife from my pocket, the sheath stays in my pocket.
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Fallkniven sharpening stone?

Yep. Perfect slim fit. 

I love those sheaths, also work nicely for flat items like a PWII or LM bit cards.

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