Clipper kydex

[rapidboy]

This is an idea i have been working on for a while, i want to make a versatile sheath system for the Frosts knives - first version is for the "clipper".

I started with a sheath body that will accept the various clipper models, so one sheath will let you carry say an 840-MG carbon blade for playing in the woods, an 860 stainless for the shore or cleaning game or an 861 partially serrated stainless for heading out in a boat etc. etc.

The sheath body is riveted together so that it can be used on it's own as a pocket / pack sheath or attached to something with screws, (like a tackle box, seat in a canoe / boat etc. etc.).

A firesteel holder can be added

Neck carried with or without the firesteel holder

A vertical carry belt loop that will accommodate up to a 40mm wide belt.

A horizontal carry belt loop that will accommodate a 40mm wide belt.

A strap loop that can be used to attach the sheath to a 25mm pack strap

The 25mm strap loop will also accept a MALICE clip making the sheath compatible with MOLLE webbing

The sheath is also compatible with a small TekLok

 

[korvin karbon]

where can i get one

 

[MartinK9]

Lovely work as always

 

[BorderReiver]

What a brilliant idea.

 

[warthog1981]

They look excellent could I put my name down for 2 if you start making them for sale ?

cheer Russ

 

[Melonfish]

absolutely thats the danglies right there man. let us know if you go into production!

 

[Draven]

That's genius! Simple, well thought out, very functional - looks like a great one for the Clipper lovers

 

[rapidboy]

I will be making some soon, this is just the first time i have got around to sorting out some pics.

 

[mojofilter]

Nice work man!

 

[andyross]

Superb work and for one of my favorite knives. Want one
Cheers Andy

 

[Native Justice]

That my friend is called a concept sheath. With all kinds of options and modular additions, you can make that knife do what ever you need it to without changing the knife to suit conditions. Nicely done, excellent work. Too bad you're not closer to the states, lol.

 

[Dougster]

Keen on one of those Lawrence.

 

[rapidboy]

Nice work man!

Cheers mate and much appreciated coming from yourself.

 

[mojofilter]

Because of my superior taste in all things knifey?

 

[Gumbob]

Superb work RB!!:You_Rock_

 

[Magentus]

Fantastic - Well useful!

 

[British Red]

I am normally not a fan of Kydex, but I can only say that that is one of the best thought through and most flexible systems I have ever seen.

Genius.

I'm up for at least one!

Red

 

[NatG]

now that's a clever idea

 

[nige7whit]

I think a sheath such as this would make the clipper at least twice as loved by owners. The standard sheath is 'ok', but only if you have fairly limited expectations.

I tried making some kydex sheaths a while ago, and made a lovely blade cover for one of my japanese kitchen knives, but failed miserably to make anything useful for a Chris Reeve Mk4 that I had at the time.

The right sheath really can make or break a knife's popularity.

If these go into production, I'd buy a couple (even if the cost was around the price of the knife - craftsmanship should be rewarded).

 

[ForestNH/VT]

Don't know what shipping to the States would entail, but I am very interested in one! Put me on the list.
Forest