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Need knife sheath opinions

kidthatsirishkidthatsirish Member Posts: 6,984 ✭✭✭
edited April 2014 in General Discussion
Ok fellas, So I bought a SwampRat Rodent Six....I am getting a kydex sheath....my color options are black or coyote brown....which do I go with and why, below is the url if you dont know what the knife looks like....all opinions welcomed![:)

http://www.swampratknifeworks.com/rodent-6/

Comments

  • bigoutsidebigoutside Member Posts: 19,443
    edited November -1
    Black
    Once you've had black, you can never go back.

    Or so I've heard.
  • KEVD18KEVD18 Member Posts: 15,037
    edited November -1
    If the only difference is color, then it's personal preference with no useful arguments either way. The color isn't going to change the functionality, so pick the color you like better and call it a day.
  • asphalt cowboyasphalt cowboy Member Posts: 8,904 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    JMO, either color option would look good with that. That is if the coyote brown is a mid to slightly darker tan.
    Google is my fren. That coyote brown would look good.

    Will this be worn primarily on a pistol or duty belt? What color is that rig? Brown on a black rig, or black on a brown rig would look funky. When I bought the tan Galco rig for my Dan Wesson they didn't have a double speed loader slide to match. The Aker slide I wound up with was a much darker russet brown and looked like crap on that belt.
  • drobsdrobs Member Posts: 22,620 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    I'd probably go with coyote.
    Have them add a loop to the sheath for a firesteel.

    Random example from the web:
    11200?240,240,2219897329
    http://www.grizzly-outdoors.com/shop/mora-clipper-kydex-sheath
  • woodhogwoodhog Member Posts: 13,115 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    nice knife, I'd get black.
  • He DogHe Dog Member Posts: 51,593 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    quote:Originally posted by KEVD18
    If the only difference is color, then it's personal preference with no useful arguments either way. The color isn't going to change the functionality, so pick the color you like better and call it a day.



    If he does that he doesn't get to show off the knife. I would go with grey to match the grip and your eyes.[;)]
  • milesmiles Member Posts: 2,548 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Kydex is available on line. It's simple to work with and comes in various colors and even a carbon fiber pattern.

    In an hour or two, you can make your own sheath to your liking with tools that almost everyone has at home.

    If you google "How to Make a Kydex Knife Sheath", there are various videos showing how it's done and where to order Kydex and rivets on line or, rivets are for sale at most all craft shops like Hobby Lobby or leather supply shops.
  • Sam06Sam06 Member Posts: 21,244 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    quote:Originally posted by drobs
    I'd probably go with coyote.
    Have them add a loop to the sheath for a firesteel.

    Random example from the web:
    11200?240,240,2219897329
    http://www.grizzly-outdoors.com/shop/mora-clipper-kydex-sheath




    +1
    RLTW

  • kidthatsirishkidthatsirish Member Posts: 6,984 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Ordered today, decided on the atacs fg.....I figured if I didn't like it I could always duracoat or spray paint it to the other colors....the atacs camo patter I probably couldn't duplicate.....when it arrives I will post a pic of both knife and sheath....along with hopefully a good review of the sheath (no need to review a busse knife).
  • kidthatsirishkidthatsirish Member Posts: 6,984 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
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    OK.....so I must say the guys at redhill sheaths know there stuff. Outstanding quality and craftsmanship! It came with a tops firesteel and has a molded in drain hole at the blade tip.....when the knife is in there it is secure! I highly recommend them. As far as the knife goes, I think busse knives have a reputation that already speaks for themselves. I put my swiss army recruit in there for size comparison.
  • carbine100carbine100 Member Posts: 3,071 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    quote:Originally posted by bigoutside
    Black
    Once you've had black, you're a single mom.

    Or so I've heard.


    Fixed that for you.
  • bigoutsidebigoutside Member Posts: 19,443
    edited November -1
    I like the sheath!!
  • kidthatsirishkidthatsirish Member Posts: 6,984 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    quote:Originally posted by carbine100
    quote:Originally posted by bigoutside
    Black
    Once you've had black, you're a single mom.

    Or so I've heard.


    Fixed that for you.





    That wasn't nice!
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