BK16 Sheath

[JoshSkaarup]

So this is my general Grab 'n' Go bag, a Hidden Woodsmen haversack stuffed and strapped with all sorts of goodies.

On the outside, I keep a Bahco Laplander, and a TOPS Cub, with firesteel and a SAK soldier in the pouch, and a Leatherman Skeletool and SOG camp axe on the reverse.

I'm looking into possibly replacing the TOPS with a BK16, and was wondering if it will fit in as nicely.

Here's a picture of the TOPS sheath with a scale. The bag is about 10" tall.

Anybody have a 16 within reach and can give me the sheath dimensions? What's the total length, and where abouts does the Molle strapping begin? How's about the width?

 

[GeofS]

Gimme a minute...

And this is a good thread, keep going.

 

[GeofS]

 

[JoshSkaarup]

Awesome! Thank you kindly. I *think* that might work? I'll have to double check where the Molle starts on the Cub sheath, I think it's very similar. I just don't want the hilt stickin' way up above the bag top, because I'm a little obsessive compulsive and ridiculous.

 

[JoshSkaarup]

I just really like the blade profile on the 11/14/16. Reminds me a lot of the Hudson's Bay knives. And overall I find I prefer a flat grind on my outdoor knives.

 

[GeofS]

Happy to assist. Nice setup by the way.

 

[JoshSkaarup]

Thanks! I quite dig it. Tried to make it as self-contained as possible. Has everything one might need for a jaunt in the woods, but still be prepared for an unexpected night out, or as a compliment to a larger pack, or for scouting from a base camp.

The loadout has changed from time to time, but there's always at least the above tools, compass, a fire kit, first aid kit, and the below water/cooking kit. And usually some type of shelter option. Currently it's an SOL utility blanket.

 

[JoshSkaarup]

Made the twig stove out of a dollar store stationery cup and some steel rod.

 

[Fixall]

Made the twig stove out of a dollar store stationery cup and some steel rod.

I have a couple of those same Stanley pots. They're fantastic for the price! The little plastic tab broke on one of them and I threaded a standard key ring through it. Works even better than the tab and you don't have to worry about it melting.

I really dig the twig stove you made! If you get the hankering to do a project... I'd purchase one off of ya! I imagine it's a pain in the butt to source a steel cup with those exact dimensions.

I also use that same Sawyer mini filter... Great minds...

 

[JoshSkaarup]

I have a couple of those same Stanley pots. They're fantastic for the price! The little plastic tab broke on one of them and I threaded a standard key ring through it. Works even better than the tab and you don't have to worry about it melting.

I really dig the twig stove you made! If you get the hankering to do a project... I'd purchase one off of ya! I imagine it's a pain in the butt to source a steel cup with those exact dimensions.

I also use that same Sawyer mini filter... Great minds...

I'll keep an eye out for more cups! Had some other folk interested as well. It nests with the Stanley pot perfectly. You can fit a Trangia or beer can penny stove in the bottom as well.

Haven't had an issue with the plastic tab melting, though I have seen many folk replace it with a split ring as well. I'll probably do that at some point.