They just don't make them like they used to.

captain spaulding · **on:** March 27, 2015, 01:16:34 AM

I personally believe the tools and sheaths we know and love have been declining in quality while increasing in price. Its sad to see, but it really makes you appreciate the older, more finally tuned tools and the sheaths that they ride in.

A huge thank you to SteveC for the generosity of giving me this sheath free of charge and getting the OG Wave into rotation.

From the first day wearing it the quality of the sheath seems outstanding and I am hoping it will last for years to come.

It fits the tool very snug and does not have much extra room in the flap area. This is one thing that drives me bonkers about sheaths now a days. Huge excess in the flap and very wide. (Sounded dirty). It not only causes the tool to be able to move, but makes wearing a sheath under a shirt look like you are trying to smuggle something under their. With this sheath it is not to bad.

And the money shot. The OG Wave by its comfy new sheath. Now its time to break her in!

Mr. Whippy · **Reply #1 on:** March 27, 2015, 01:26:06 AM

Those sheaths are very good quality leather. With use, they develop a fantastic character.

Obi1shinobee · **Reply #2 on:** March 27, 2015, 01:26:52 AM

Quote from: captain spaulding on March 27, 2015, 01:16:34 AM

I personally believe the tools and sheaths we know and love have been declining in quality while increasing in price. Its sad to see, but it really makes you appreciate the older, more finally tuned tools and the sheaths that they ride in.

A huge thank you to SteveC for the generosity of giving me this sheath free of charge and getting the OG Wave into rotation.

From the first day wearing it the quality of the sheath seems outstanding and I am hoping it will last for years to come.

It fits the tool very snug and does not have much extra room in the flap area. This is one thing that drives me bonkers about sheaths now a days. Huge excess in the flap and very wide. (Sounded dirty). It not only causes the tool to be able to move, but makes wearing a sheath under a shirt look like you are trying to smuggle something under their. With this sheath it is not to bad.

And the money shot. The OG Wave by its comfy new sheath. Now its time to break her in!

nice leather sheath

twbranch · **Reply #3 on:** March 27, 2015, 03:00:59 AM

I have sheath that has some holes in it that is just like that one but black or used to hell! How old are these?

Higgins617 · **Reply #4 on:** March 27, 2015, 03:30:06 AM

I agree with you wholeheartedly. Sazabi hooked me up with one of the leather sheaths for my Schrade Tough, and honestly I think that thing is right up there with roaches and twinkies surviving the nuclear fallout. Not only super thick super tough leather, but its sewn, THEN riveted together.

Carthas · **Reply #5 on:** March 27, 2015, 03:32:50 AM

I have found that the newer sheaths tend to wear better than these particular older ones. I have 2 of those sheaths, one a replacement for the other. On the first one, the snap broke, on the second, the top stitching on the belt loop came undone. I find that the elastic wears down on the newer ones, but at a slower rate. The sheath for my charge tti has just started to wear out and it has been going strong since 2006 and it gets used almost daily. Those older ones lasted maybe 2 or 3 years.

leathermon · **Reply #6 on:** March 27, 2015, 11:53:50 AM

What other leatherman tools can be used with sheath?

SteveC · **Reply #7 on:** March 27, 2015, 01:44:57 PM

Looks great with your OG Wave

neillcurrie · **Reply #8 on:** March 27, 2015, 02:51:11 PM

I have that exact same sheath that came with my OG Wave. The Wave got replaced by Leatherman with a G2 Wave which came without a sheath, so I decided to repurpose the original sheath for use with the G2.
A few applications of Neatsfoot oil, and leaving the G2 Wave in the sheath overnight (it was initially a tight fit) resulted in a sheath/tool fit like no other: the Wave now slides in perfectly, with absolutely no play.
The Neatsfoot oil did make the sheath darker, but it still has lots of character. Impossible to stop a little green growth around the snap every few months though

Aloha · **Reply #9 on:** March 27, 2015, 03:03:52 PM

Those OG LM sheaths looks really nice. I've not gotten lucky yet but I suspect the MT Gods will shine down upon me eventually.

neillcurrie · **Reply #10 on:** March 27, 2015, 03:15:51 PM

I could have sworn Ebay had some OG sheaths for $7 a week or two ago, but the cheapest now is $18
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Leatherman-938650-Original-Brown-Wave-Deluxe-Leather-Sheath-930402-Crunch-Blast-/281623345733?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item41920f3a45

Aloha · **Reply #11 on:** March 27, 2015, 03:17:01 PM

Quote from: neillcurrie on March 27, 2015, 03:15:51 PM

I could have sworn Ebay had some OG sheaths for $7 a week or two ago, but the cheapest now is $18
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Leatherman-938650-Original-Brown-Wave-Deluxe-Leather-Sheath-930402-Crunch-Blast-/281623345733?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item41920f3a45

captain spaulding · **Reply #12 on:** March 27, 2015, 05:48:46 PM

They do sell these on Leathermans website. If you order just the sheath you are going to be paying tax and shipping thought.

babola · **Reply #13 on:** March 27, 2015, 07:38:58 PM

It's true, the new leather sheaths just don't cut it anymore.

Here's mine that came with the G1 Wave, thick and exceptionally well made, even the edges were rounded, burnished and sealed. After years of carrying and handling it developed beautiful leather finish. The vintage patina'd copper snap button just adds the icing on the cake.

captain spaulding · **Reply #14 on:** March 27, 2015, 07:41:45 PM

Quote from: babola on March 27, 2015, 07:38:58 PM

It's true, the new leather sheaths just don't cut it anymore.

Here's mine that came with the G1 Wave, thick and exceptionally well made, even the edges were rounded, burnished and sealed. After years of carrying and handling it developed beautiful leather finish. The vintage patina'd copper snap button just adds the icing on the cake.

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That is a beauty of a sheath!

BASguy · **Reply #15 on:** March 27, 2015, 09:12:46 PM

I've been carrying the same Leather Sheath for 16 years. Just a cheap basket weave that picked up at a swap meet. I really have never liked carrying a "branded" sheath on my belt.
The snap is off center, so I didn't expect much for quality. I've touched it up a few times with shoe polish and leather cleaner conditioner. It's looking like it's gonna outlast me. Here's some pics with its current and former occupants.

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