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rapidboy
28-12-2005, 13:59
If ever a knife deserved a sheath with a firesteel holder it was the F1.
I don't know why Fallkniven dont make one as F1's make better strikers for firesteels than anything else i have tried (except a dremmel with a grinding disc :rolleyes: )
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v76/rapidboy1/knives/440_4098_1.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v76/rapidboy1/knives/441_4101_1.jpg
Top quality 3.5mm veg. tanned leather.
Sheath is £30.00 + £2.50 for Royal Mail Special Delivery.
rb
i ordered my f1 yestarday (just the blade, no handle) and i really want a sheath with a firesteel holder.
pm sent
bummer i would have had that one it looked well cool :(
rapidboy
29-12-2005, 16:31
Sheath is SOLD
Topcat02
29-12-2005, 17:02
That is a very nice sheath RB.
Perfect match for the F1. :)
rapidboy
29-12-2005, 17:11
Thank you Topcat02
I reallly like the F1 but not the dangler sheath that mine came with and i like my firesteels on my sheath (something less to worry about forgetting :rolleyes: ).
I think i read that the F1 originally had a scandi rather than convex grind.
Im not sure if it's true but i'd love to get one if it is.
Bardster
29-12-2005, 17:57
Thank you Topcat02
I reallly like the F1 but not the dangler sheath that mine came with and i like my firesteels on my sheath (something less to worry about forgetting :rolleyes: ).
I think i read that the F1 originally had a scandi rather than convex grind.
Im not sure if it's true but i'd love to get one if it is.
How does it work once the firesteels a bit worn? is there not a danger of it slipping out? I havn't yet added a firesteel loop to my sheaths for that reason - designing a friction fit for something thats designed to be worn away looks like asking for trouble? Please tell me I am wrong as I think its a useful idea :)
rapidboy
29-12-2005, 18:44
Alan Wood tried adding a little tab above the firesteel but apparently it didn't work well.
I think it held the firesteel in place ok but was a PITA to remove.
The one below is the first he made (Martyn's).
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v76/rapidboy1/awoodbbk08.jpg
He didn't use it on mine which was also from the first batch.
I make my steel holder shorter than the steel and add a loop of paracord to the steel and use that to secure it.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v76/rapidboy1/knives/433_3306_1.jpg
The steel on my user Wooldore is very worn now and without the paracord would fall out but it has never came loose with the cord.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v76/rapidboy1/knives/433_3369_1.jpg
It takes a little fine tuning to get the cord the right length but once it's right it will hold the steel very securely.
I never understood why Woodlore leave the holder so long on the Woodlore Neck Sheath ???
IMO it's about 30mm too long.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v76/rapidboy1/knives/432_3293_1.jpg
rb
Bardster
30-12-2005, 16:42
Excellent ideas - thanks for that :)
Roving Rich
02-01-2006, 03:21
Wow, nice idea RB, and a beautiful sheath to go with it. MIght have to commision a left handed when i've got some spare pennies.
Cheers
Rich
rapidboy
02-01-2006, 09:38
Glad you like it Rich, left hand is no problem.
I dyed it Black because the F1's always come with a black sheath but i did one in Dark Brown and i think it turned out pretty nice.
Maybe a little less tactical looking ?
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v76/rapidboy1/knives/441_4133_1a.jpg
rb