One ONGOING gripe of mine is SHEATH design for knives and axes - this is the geedeed 21st century, FCS! My IDEAL, PREFERRED design would use THICK, HARD-finished ballistic NYLON. The body and belt-loop would be separated by a sturdy D-ring, to allow the knife to hang below the belt, and swivel when you walk, or move out of the way when you sit - avoiding digging into your ribs in both situations. Add a single, horizontal or diagonal snapped “keeper” - or double-diagonals for really large knives. EVERY sheath should have a LINER - from a flexible, thermoplastic material - for rigidity, and to protect the sheath from internal damage. In a LEATHER sheath, it would offer additional protection from the leather’s tannic acids that can ruin a knife’s blade. A liner could be the difference between CARRYING a knife or ax or “WEARING” it - if you take a fall! Ax and tomahawk sheaths should have the same features, but be TOP-loading, with a sturdy snap-flap.
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