MP400 sheath. Need help.

captain spaulding · **on:** October 06, 2013, 01:32:30 AM

What is a good "slim" sheath that will fit a new MP400. I used to have a (older)

MP400 sheath and it was great. Very slim and fit the tool well. Sadly the sheath wen't off when I sold the other MP400. I just got a new MP400 and the sheath is terrible. Bulky in every dimension possible. I would not carry that sheath on my belt. So does anyone know where to get the older sheath or a new sheath (different brand) that is very slim and will fit the MP400. Thanks everyone.

CanadianLMfan · **Reply #1 on:** October 06, 2013, 02:50:17 AM

Did you email Gerber and ask if they had any?

captain spaulding · **Reply #2 on:** October 06, 2013, 04:48:55 AM

Quote from: CanadianLMfan on October 06, 2013, 02:50:17 AM

Did you email Gerber and ask if they had any?

Sure didn't. Might have to give that a go. I honestly have no idea what sheath i'm looking for though. I don't know how old the MP400 was that I got it with.

captain spaulding · **Reply #3 on:** October 06, 2013, 07:02:47 AM

I was looking around and I have a Blast leather sheath that wasn't using. It looked like the MP400 would probably fit but it was slightly to long causing the button to not reach. Quick hole with a awl and it fits great. I actually can't believe how well it fits in there.

Exactly what I needed.

Grathr · **Reply #4 on:** October 06, 2013, 07:15:57 AM

Nice solution!

Gareth · **Reply #5 on:** October 06, 2013, 10:42:17 AM

That's good to know mate, especially as I didn't have another answer for you.

Actually that's not entirely true; the old Nylon sheath from the original Multiplier (Mr Pinchy) is great for the MP400, though I don't suppose it's the easiest thing to get hold of.

pfrsantos · **Reply #6 on:** October 10, 2013, 03:52:53 PM

Suggestion: get a round file and use it to turn that hole into a nice circle. Next try to find some plastic washer-like hollow piece to avoid it getting wider or cut while using it.

CanadianLMfan · **Reply #7 on:** October 10, 2013, 11:08:22 PM

Was the hole always at the bottom of the sheath?

lowtech · **Reply #8 on:** October 11, 2013, 09:07:53 AM

Nice fit!
I´m thinking of getting one for my MP 400.
I would put an eyelet into the hole to keep it from getting bigger and to get a "professionall" look.
It can be dobne with a hammer and a punch or piece of solid round bar to elongate the setting tool, the setting tools are usually included in a package of eyelets ( I use PRYM stuff).
And I would think about cutting teh sides out a tiny bit to accomodate the locktabs.

Do you know which LM sheath that is and do you mind me staling the Idea?

captain spaulding · **Reply #9 on:** October 11, 2013, 09:21:38 AM

Quote from: CanadianLMfan on October 10, 2013, 11:08:22 PM

Was the hole always at the bottom of the sheath?

Nope I put it there.

captain spaulding · **Reply #10 on:** October 11, 2013, 09:26:44 AM

Quote from: lowtech on October 11, 2013, 09:07:53 AM

Nice fit!
I´m thinking of getting one for my MP 400.
I would put an eyelet into the hole to keep it from getting bigger and to get a "professionall" look.
It can be dobne with a hammer and a punch or piece of solid round bar to elongate the setting tool, the setting tools are usually included in a package of eyelets ( I use PRYM stuff).
And I would think about cutting teh sides out a tiny bit to accomodate the locktabs.

Do you know which LM sheath that is and do you mind me staling the Idea?

I think it will look great if you do it like that. No worries at all about stealing my idea. That's what the forums all about. Sharing ideas.

The sheath came with a Blast so I believe it is this sheath as it is the only one on there website that is leather and accommodates the Blast.

http://www.leatherman.com/909000.html

Goatlord666 · **Reply #11 on:** October 17, 2013, 01:12:26 PM

Nice fix Cap!

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lowtech · **Reply #12 on:** October 17, 2013, 01:42:47 PM

Won a LM sheath on eBay, hope it is the right one. I´ll let you know.

captain spaulding · **Reply #13 on:** October 18, 2013, 12:31:02 AM

Quote from: lowtech on October 17, 2013, 01:42:47 PM

Won a LM sheath on eBay, hope it is the right one. I´ll let you know.

Great! Hopefully it is the correct size. I would love to see it done right.

captain spaulding · **Reply #14 on:** November 01, 2013, 07:39:00 AM

Quote from: lowtech on October 17, 2013, 01:42:47 PM

Won a LM sheath on eBay, hope it is the right one. I´ll let you know.

Anything ever happen with this?

lowtech · **Reply #15 on:** November 01, 2013, 12:49:34 PM

I found the sheath in my Mailbox upon coming back from my vacation.
It is the right size and I´ve got soem eyelets and a sharp blade for trimming teh sides ready, just waiting for an hour of spare time to have a go.

lowtech · **Reply #16 on:** November 05, 2013, 11:01:40 PM

I modded the sheath and it came out nicely - and guess what:Photobucket is down for Maintenance.

I´ll update pics tomorrow.

captain spaulding · **Reply #17 on:** November 05, 2013, 11:06:43 PM

Quote from: lowtech on November 05, 2013, 11:01:40 PM

I modded the sheath and it came out nicely - and guess what:Photobucket is down for Maintenance.

I´ll update pics tomorrow.

Great! I knew you would make it nice!

I noticed Photobucket being down earlier as well.

enki_ck · **Reply #18 on:** November 05, 2013, 11:38:14 PM

Quote from: lowtech on November 05, 2013, 11:01:40 PM

I modded the sheath and it came out nicely - and guess what: Photobucket is down for Maintenance.

I´ll update pics tomorrow.

Yeah, noticed that too. And it worries me. Hope they don't do another "upgrade" like the last time.

I'm still waiting for the option to download the whole album that's "coming soon".

captain spaulding · **Reply #19 on:** November 07, 2013, 02:52:19 AM

SoOoOo...... Photobuckets been back up for a while now.

lowtech · **Reply #20 on:** November 08, 2013, 11:29:37 AM

Don´t hurry me!
I´ll be stressed and shake while taking pics, making them all blurry.

See:

I got this old LM sheath off the bay:

First step was to replace the scratched up snap closure.

Then I looked for something to center teh hole punch inside the sheath.
I used a length of aluminium Motorcycle handlebar and six long 1/4 bits to fill teh sheath. The hole punch sat in the centre of the handlebar.

Leaving me with this:

With an eyelet it looked like this:

MP 400 fitted in LM sheath:

I trimmed the upper area as teh Locktabs of the tool would catch on the slope of the sidewalls.

Comparison with the stock sheath:

enki_ck · **Reply #21 on:** November 08, 2013, 11:45:20 AM

Great job.

I like it a lot.

captain spaulding · **Reply #22 on:** November 08, 2013, 06:18:06 PM

Looks great! You did a excellent job on it. Wish mine looked like that.

lowtech · **Reply #23 on:** November 08, 2013, 07:00:24 PM

Thanks. I´m looking for some leather care to refresh the colour a bit as the sheath was quite worn to begin with...

Gareth · **Reply #24 on:** November 08, 2013, 07:23:01 PM

Yeah, looking good mate.

captain spaulding · **Reply #25 on:** November 08, 2013, 07:36:52 PM

How hard is it to replace the snap closure? Is your replacement a different snap that you took the paint off?

lowtech · **Reply #26 on:** November 08, 2013, 07:39:51 PM

I left the "inner part" where it was as it was functional. I only removed teh one on the flap with a sharp center punch and a side cutter.

You can buy snap closures (Major german manufacturer is Prym) where you can buy sewing supplies, usually they come with a die in the set to mount them.
They come in Nickel plated or brass, sometimes you can get BO ones, too.

I´ll take a pic of teh parts and steps, if you like.

captain spaulding · **Reply #27 on:** November 08, 2013, 07:44:12 PM

Thanks for the info. No need to take pictures or walk me through it. Thanks though.

lowtech · **Reply #28 on:** November 08, 2013, 07:44:50 PM

You´re welcome.

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