Random Ramblings - Sheaths & Slips for Traditional Pocket Knives

[@John..18]

Great video, and thank you so much for the tips about the pen sleeves, and comb sleeves,, I'd never thought about re-purposing other things, to use for knives,, 👍👍

[@ThriftyKaniffy]

Yes, repurposing can often save a good bit of money. Thanks, John. Hope it helped.

[@MrBarlow]

I’ve really like the felt-like slips. Very light weight and inexpensive. But leather looks oh so good!

[@ThriftyKaniffy]

I agree they do a good job of just simple protection. Gotta carry the leather though. Thanks Mr B.

[@bishop6426]

Very good video, Thanks, Thrifty. I particularly like the Rough Ryder three size slips. I condition the leather and shape ‘em with small screwdrivers or drafting pencils. Great value.

[@ThriftyKaniffy]

Great tip, thanks for sharing. I'm pretty fond of them too. The take a little work, but can turn out great.

[@chaddamron3877]

Was able to snag a 86 GEC for my anniversary last year - contacted lancelot leather - solid guy in the edc community- made a custom sheath w pocket clip - Def more than the average you were showing but can recommend 100%- I have some of those RR slips as well - great buys 4sure - solid vid my man

[@ThriftyKaniffy]

Thanks for the suggestion, Chad. I'll look more into lancelot. I agree, the RR slips are tough to beat for the money.

[@kjgas6945]

I was thinking on the same subject all week really! This was a very helpful video! Giving me a lot of ideas! To keep all my knives from banging around together! You gave a lot of good ideas thank you TK. Yes this was very helpful! I enjoyed this video thank you sir!

[@ThriftyKaniffy]

Glad it was helpful, KJ. 👍

[@kjgas6945]

@@ThriftyKaniffy 👍👍🎯🎯

[@Zen_Ali_123]

Nice rundown, and dang ol synchronicity. 2 hours ago when you were loading this video I was buying a distressed leather sheath for my 110.

[@ThriftyKaniffy]

Perfect! I hope you found something good, Zen. I'm still on the hunt.

[@jimmyj4811]

A good review. What was that part about shaking your sheath?

[@ThriftyKaniffy]

That'll make you go blind.👀

[@michaelbeams9553]

Great video . Thanks for showing us what's out there . Peace , Be Free .

[@ThriftyKaniffy]

Happy to try and provide some insight. Hopefully it was useful. Thanks, MB.

[@JoseGonzalez-yx6vm]

there may be some slips for eyeglasses that can be used for knives, some knives just deserve a custom sheath, thanks for the video!

[@ThriftyKaniffy]

Jose, that might be a possibility. Glad you enjoyed the video, thanks for watching.

[@propblast82nd]

Great subject for a video , I was surprised how few good leather knife slip options are out when looking.

[@ThriftyKaniffy]

There does seem to be far fewer than you'd expect. Hope this provided some unique ideas. Thanks Prop.

[@gizmocarr3093]

Thank you for a lot great ideas for knife carry.🙂

[@ThriftyKaniffy]

I hope the video was in some way useful to you, Gizmo. Thanks for watching.

[@jonlouis2582]

That was a valuable public service. I’ve tried a few of these but can’t get used to the extra bulk in my pocket. Great idea to adapt other sheaths, I honestly never thought of it. Maybe I’ll give them another try for carry.

[@ThriftyKaniffy]

Much appreciated comments, Jon. Being thrifty can cause you to think outside the box. Take care.

[@chrisvonpimpenstein]

Super helpful video!!!

[@ThriftyKaniffy]

Glad you think so, Chris. Welcome to the channel.

[@traviswagner3656]

I make my own. Got scrap leather pieces at hobby lobby and sew my own. for 30 dollars in material and tools, couple KZbin videos, you make your own. you can make 15 to 20 o them depending on scrap sizes of leather. I add a flashlight holder to mine. I use a small stream light,olight, or nite ize light. Not professional looking but functional. You can make them to different sizes and look as good as time put in them.

[@ThriftyKaniffy]

Nice idea. Thanks for the suggestions, Travis.

[@watchcollector1968]

Hide and Drink really makes some nice stuff. I have several for pocket knives. Even have their "change purse" sap, no practical use for me but fun to have.

[@ThriftyKaniffy]

Leather goods are really pleasing to me. Hide a& Drink is top notch.

[@davidkurle5418]

I only own one slip, and it's a homemade one that I got from a friend awhile back. I usually don't carry it, but I use it to store my "church knife" so it doesn't get banged up. I do however own a ton of belt sheaths/pouches, mostly those that came with knives I've bought. But a couple of years ago I found a small company called American Benchcraft, and bought three pouches from them to fit a 110, a 112, and my favorite multi tool. They don't cost very much and they are tough as nails. I definitely suggest them if you like to belt carry. Cheers, buddy!

[@ThriftyKaniffy]

I'll check them out David. Thanks for the tip.

[@andrewp.schubert2417]

I sure enjoyed this video. Thanks Thrifty.

[@ThriftyKaniffy]

Excellent. I wasn't sure how well received it would be. Thanks for the feedback.

[@andrewp.schubert2417]

@@ThriftyKaniffy Anything knives is good.

[@TadDactical]

I love your content sir. I sure appreciate all the stellar insight and the end of your videos are always 👌. Howdy from Grosvenor, Tx

[@ThriftyKaniffy]

Always happy to welcome a fellow Texan. Howdy to you, kind sir. Glad you found the channel.

[@RJsKnives]

Thank you again for the comb slip! It’s allowed me to carry my sunfish much more comfortably than wrapping it in a hank. And I was not aware of all of these options out there, especially with a little creative thinking applied. I use the RR slips and slips that were sent in by Sam. He makes slips out of leather scraps or old furniture. They work really well. Definitely a place for a leather worker to consider branching out into the EDC market.

[@ThriftyKaniffy]

Yes indeed, you're welcome. Happy to hear it's doing the job. Lots of options for leather, but often hard to find the ideal solution for knife slips.

[@KandaJE]

A clevvis is known for it's all through load bearing pin which a heavy chain or load can be attached for towing. A Bail is a simple hoop that isn't known for strength, merely attachment. Such as for a clip or a line attachment. It's a Bail! LOL! The words are not interchangeable...

[@ThriftyKaniffy]

Fair enough. 👍

[@robduncan599]

Here in Scotland uk we are limited in knifes. With that in mind i generally go with a SAK around home and work day to day . Having many SAK i tend to go with small basic Recruit or Tourist 84mm . To keep scales from scuffs i tried slips and cases , which just added bulk . I ended up with a simple kitchen paper towel roll the knife/ tool in paper towel and in pocket. No clip no case / sheath. The paper towel lastes a few days then replace. The paper towel has the added bonus of less bulk and emergency wipe if sneeze or worse . I guess i am unusual?

[@ThriftyKaniffy]

Whatever works for you Rob, so long as you have tools you need. Take care.

[@herbertsmith6416]

Another good one.

[@ThriftyKaniffy]

Glad you think so Herbert.

[@orange010]

I have a friend who works for a company that imports leather from many different countries and he says that leather smell is something that adds to leather that has lost its original smell, also to poor quality leather. Thanks for the video 👍💖

[@ThriftyKaniffy]

Good to know, thanks for sharing the knowledge. 👍

[@Goose_Gear]

TK. Nice video! I just got the RR2020 Carnivore Jack and it came with a nice black leather sheath perfect for it and muskrat sized knives. It even has a pocket clip that is in its own leather sleeve to not damage the knife. I wish SMKW would make some of these to sell on their own. Cheers!

[@ThriftyKaniffy]

Yep, I have the Carnivore Jack and know about the sheath. Weird they never offered it separately.

[@Tannerwillis92]

I have a few of the rough rider ones and if you put in hot water and put cling wrap on the knife it will mold to the shape very well.

[@ThriftyKaniffy]

Yep, I've done that a few times. Thanks Stray.

[@BaxtersBlades]

Here is a tricky on Kanifty. Full size RR hawk bill? Maybe the skull comb slip that holds the sunfish? Do you have any? I have 2 and i want to get a A wright hawkbill pruning knife. Maybe i will have to make my own.

[@ThriftyKaniffy]

I think you answered your own question. Sounds like one for a custom made slip, Tiger.

[@FreedomFrog333]

Very nice! I only have one slip for a little SAK but I like it.

[@ThriftyKaniffy]

They are nice for keeping things from getting banged around on your keys, change etc. Thanks for having a look Frog.

[@tntanto]

Nice review. I was just looking at that Hide and Drink comb sheath and wondered about its utility for knives. I have one of their wallets. Their leather is great to the touch and nice quality.

[@ThriftyKaniffy]

Yes, I very much agree it's a pleasing leather to the touch. Thanks for having a look TN.

[@jelkel25]

Because of the way things are here my knives go in my rucksack so the enclosed style sheaths are used to keep the sand and grit out of the workings. Got a whole bunch of the cheap nylon ones and they do the job. Have the leather sheaths for the locking blades. Bought the proper Victorinox leather sheath for my Delemont folding hunter and the back is like your Mexican sheath, don't trust it either and it cost a fair bit more than $6. That will be replaced when something better comes along.

[@ThriftyKaniffy]

That sheath was a shot in the dark, I'd no idea what the back looked like. A little disappointing. The search continues. Good luck in yours, JK.

[@stevesinclair4159]

I carry several 1,2 & 3 layer 111mm SAKS in a leather pen pocket slip I found on Amazon, its listed as Odowalker 6PCS Leather Pocket Protector Durable Pencil Pouch Handmade Pen Holder for Shirt Pockets, Lab Coats, Office & Work Essentials & costs $11.19 for 6. I have a 130mm Ranger Grip 79 in a hand made genuine leather pocket sheath bought on eBay from a Ukrainian leather goods maker, however the RG79 more or less fits comfortably in the Odowalker & had I not first bought the expensive hand made sheath I would carry the RG79 in this much cheaper leather sheath.

[@jessej22]

great video, thanks for the insight 👍

[@ThriftyKaniffy]

Hope it was useful, Jesse. Thanks for watching.

[@mikecurtis2585]

Great video I use some of those!!!

[@ThriftyKaniffy]

Excellent. Hope it was useful.

[@lewisgreenway5065]

Heinnie Haynes carry some of the ones you have shown, like the way you thought out of the box concerning repurposing slips made for other items, hope some other suggestions come in.

[@ThriftyKaniffy]

I try to think of ways to repurpose things in other walks of life as well. It's saved me some coin over the years. Thanks, Lewis. 🪙

[@jessetembo1979]

I have a few of the leather snap cases in my collection for my large lockbacks. Funny enough, I prefer the back being cut to accommodate a belt as opposed to a separate piece sewn on like the Buck, mostly because I find they last longer with these cheaper aftermarket sheaths.

[@ThriftyKaniffy]

Well, that's a plus then. Thanks for the feedback, very helpful, Jesse.

[@jerseyknifeguy6382]

Hahaha I fold a bunch of paper towels and stack the knives on the paper towels lol I have the same chest!!!!! That’s what I keep all my rough Ryders in it’s completely full I don’t keep anything else in that chest!!!! 🎃

[@ThriftyKaniffy]

Paper Towels. oh boy. Step it up, Pete.

[@jerseyknifeguy6382]

@@ThriftyKaniffy I know I know I’m a mess over here!!!! I spend all my money on knives….. do you know how bad I need clothes? And everything else…… when your in this hobby you give up so much my wife said we could have bought a house on all the money I spend on knives and collectibles!!!!! That’s no lie my friend!!!!

[@ThriftyKaniffy]

@@jerseyknifeguy6382 Hey everybody we need to start a clothes drive for Pete. I'll pitch in a Dallas Cowboys shirt if you'll wear it on camera. XXL.

[@jerseyknifeguy6382]

@@ThriftyKaniffy lol 😂 man that would be so funny!!!! Hey I wonder if I’d get a lot of comments lol….. that’s one way to get um 😕

[@Orlosthedruid]

Im still sitting here waiting for the Rough Ryder slips to get back in stock.....ugh. Im gonna order 10 of each, minimum.

[@ThriftyKaniffy]

Boy I sure hope they do come back it's been a good minute. Thanks Orlo.

[@rjvcescobar]

Do you use Mink Oil,,, or Saddle Soap to condition the leather ???

[@ThriftyKaniffy]

I used various things. But yes, I've used mink oil, mineral oil, saddle soap etc. Mineral oil is pretty good for the initial softening of the leather if it's too firm which is often the case for the RR slips.

[@terrancecoard388]

After watching the video I thought of my Olight flashlights that came with holsters. I have a Seeker 2 Pro and a Warrior M2R and both holsters can easily hold the beefy Schrade 507SC. They are deep enough for a knife that is a little longer. The website does not have the exact holster that came with the flashlights but the dimensions of the one they have... Warrior X Pro ($9.95) seems close enough. Do a stare and compare with the dimensions of the flashlights associated with the holsters and you might find an alternative use for them. If not Olight then some other flashlight manufacturer might have holsters that would be great for knives. Olight does not show the back of the holsters but the ones I have has a ring for a dangler, a loop for a two inch belt in addition to that, a strap with a snap. The holsters are sturdy and made of nylon. The flap of the holsters I have use a quick release slide but the replacements seem to be velcro.

[@ThriftyKaniffy]

I got your photos in the email. That looks to work really well. Smart outside the box thinking there. Thanks for sharing, Terrance.

[@jamesomalley4556]

Where did you get that cool little anvil .

[@ThriftyKaniffy]

Amazon has it. www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01DYEDG0O/

[@jamesomalley4556]

@@ThriftyKaniffy Thx for the info Thrifty

[@jamesomalley4556]

any slip recommend for the buck 55 ! med or large

[@BenchmadeBro]

i see toolbox intro i watch video

[@ThriftyKaniffy]

I'd thought you'd died.

[@raiderfandew]

Slips are a waste of my time and completely unnecessary bulk in my pocket. My pocket is the "slip." That's what a pocket is for. If it won't hold my knife, I need to buy new pants.

[@ThriftyKaniffy]

To each their own. Thanks, Raider.

[@escapetherace1943]

Don't even buy those 5-10 dollar sheaths man. Not only are they cheap quality "genuine" leather (middle to low cut skin), those chrome-tans will actually corrode brass bolsters because of chemicals inside the leather. I can't believe they are ethically sourced/made either. Also they are machine stitched with what looks like the cheapest thread possible. You should really pay a leather-worker for something custom, not everybody will charge you $50 dollars for a simple slip lol

[@ThriftyKaniffy]

They do fine you just have to pullem out the slip over night and givem a light buff with a cloth. Thanks, Escape.

[@ThriftyKaniffy]

They do fine for what they are. I just remove them over night and give the knife a quick buffing with a cloth. Thanks, Escape.

[@larrycaughron1321]

..👎👎..

[@ThriftyKaniffy]

👌

[@terrancecoard388]

I tried to get that Bull Horn Joker last night either in your model, Cocker or the Sport. Amazon said they had one and I did not want to take the chance on it being a return. This was a timely video because I have been looking. Paid about $10 for one of those RR slips...know that are cheaper at SMKW but I had a full cart and threw it in to go with a couple of Watchmen. The Schrade 507 SC did the same thing with the large basket weave sheath from SMKW. It already formed a grove getting in/out. A bit irritating but it will work for now. It is my opinion that the scales that are on it are not the right ones...but that it why it appeals to me. Great idea repurposing things not meant for knives. Today I was on a site that had a lot of offerings for knife sheaths...Knives Plus com. Once my new knives arrives I will delve further into their offerings. What is the name of the knife with the Russian sounding name...the CC showed Mikhail Porraccio.

[@ThriftyKaniffy]

Thanks for the great feedback. The knife in question is the Michel Fraraccio, it's Italian. www.chicagoknifeworks.com/fraraccio-knives-zuavo-lunghezza-3-63/

[@J.O.VenturesOutdoors]

Great video TK! Be glad to make a sheath for your sunfish! Just send me an email 🙂….

[@ThriftyKaniffy]

Roger that J.O. Thanks.

[@J.O.VenturesOutdoors]

@@ThriftyKaniffy great! when you're ready just let me know and we can talk.