KA-BAR1216 Full-Size Black Hard Knife Sheath

I've got a really old K-Bar dating back to 1971, blade length, 7 an 1/4" long measured from the blade side of the hilt. My father gave it to me when I was 10 years old for an all purpose knife. It came with a leather sheath which is now showing it's age and use, so I need a replacement. I don't have much experience with Kydex but a friend turned me onto it and now I have something that will last as long as this knife is going to last. I find that the blade is a bit thinner than most K-Bars by comparison so to make a fit snug I put some mole skin strips (self adhesive) say 1/4" wide by 1 1/2" long down into the the sheath. Two close to the outer edges on the outside (away from your hip and leg when wearing it) and one in the middle of the inside with all of the strips coming just a little bit up and over the small shelf at the entry. Hopefully that makes sense. No more rattle noise whats so ever in any motion I make with my body. The best part and the part I was worried about the most, is the locking in when fully seated, with the raised centered plastic knob section for lack of proper term (closest to the hip and leg) contact is made and the fit is just enough to hold the old K-Bar in place without the strap. It's hold and release is easy to work with mild exertion on my part. Speaking of the strap it wasn't fitting around the handle until I stretched it just a little after repeated attempts to seat the snap and that makes for a really nice fit now as it has stretched to it's max and just fits superb now with a thumb push to release and to snap back in place. So I'm a very happy camper once again. Don't pay for fast shipping for this item as I received mine in just four days, thank you Amazon prime value!

First, realize that there are TWO of these sheaths produced and sold by Ka-Bar for Ka-Bar knives. If you have the full-sized 7" blade Ka-Bar, you want the "Full-Sized" sheath. It's Ka-Bar item number 1216. Initially, I was sent the smaller of the two which didn't fit my knife. Returned it and Amazon straightened the problem out, sending me the correct sheath.Now for the sheath. I like it. I have no idea how sturdy or durable it'll be yet. Hence, the "4's" I gave in those categories. I think it'll be sturdy & durable with normal use. Hard use? No idea.However, it certainly does give one a good alternative to a leather sheath. It's definitely sturdier than a leather sheath. It is constructed to lock the knife in the sheath, which is a good feature. It is also made with multiple attachment points, so it can be hung from a belt or attached to a backpack or most anything else. I really like those features.Interestingly, I did not buy this knife for a Ka-Bar knife, but for a Sheffield knife, built as a clone of the Ka-Bar. It fit perfectly. The Sheffield has a flimsy sheath, so this sheath just made that knife much more usable. I also have a 7" Ka-Bar knife and this sheath fits that knife perfectly as well. I bought a second sheath for that knife.Bottom line? A very good addition to a large Ka-Bar or similar knife.

It is a very convenient tactical knife holster.

Longer than most fixed and shorter than a machete, came with a serious bevel and used the sharpener to touch it up. Essential for hunting or bug out. Sheath has decent retention and mounting options. Would buy again.

A great replacement for the leather Sheath my Ka-Bar came with. My knife fits well and remains secure.

I didn't expect the sheath to be as stiff as it was, but that isn't always a bad thing. The overall quality seems pretty good. The knife doesn't lock in like I was expecting it to, but again, not a bad thing. I would say that it's like the standard leather sheath, just with a teeny little bit more bite. With a good tug, while holding the bottom, the knife will come free.Overall, I'm satisfied. I would like to see how well it will hold up to time... But that's only something time can tell.

Fits my knife perfectly.

This sheath gives you several different mounting potions for your Ka-Bar knife. It is Ka-Bar quality and you will not be disappointed.