GPB Sheaths

The slits are elongated oval "openings" located around the sheath perimeter edge just outside the actual blade footprint area of the sheath. They are used to accommodate web straps, which pass through them, and then around your thigh, or to whatever else you may be securing the sheath. They usually number in four (two per side).
 
Slit, slot, potaeto, potahto, plate, loop let's call the whole thing off.

To answer A.L.'s question...no, or yes. The Mini Mojo sheaths and various others were built to be "super extra heavy duty" and have only been made at Frank's request. Up-side: Gratuitous strength, super cool look. Down-side: VERY labor intensive (thus expensive), not truly ambidexterous (the plates only fit on one side).

Slots- Up-side: Fast, easy to make (therefore cost effective), truly ambidexterous, allow more attachment options, does not add mass to the unit. Down-side: Although kept to a minimum, they do require the removal of material.

When I first made the "Plate Mounts" for Frank, cutting slots was far more difficult due to tooling and machinery, I had to redo more than one sheath after cutting what I'll call "blemmished" slots (use your imagination here). Needless to say, I have improved my techniques and acquired better tooling. To my knowledge, none of the slotted units made have failed, and I know that some of them have gone places no one should have to go.

Those of you who recieve units with slot mounted thigh straps, will notice that the strap is oriented to the outside of the knife. This configuration holds the knife closer to your body and places a minimum of stress on the sheath. The slots are there only to maintain correct orientation of the strap.

I have pics of Med's unit (with permission of course) but cannot post 'em (I'm a basic member). Plus, I think he should get to see it first! If however, Med agrees to it and someone wants to provide the needed assistance.....
 
Oku,
Send the pics to me if you need something posted. I'll host them on my site and get them up for you. :D:D
 
Originally posted by Oku
... I have pics of Med's unit (with permission of course)
Click to expand...

I don't think any of us here needs to see pictures of Med's "unit". That's just plain icky... :p
 
DonL,

Good one....:p

I just got back from picking up my Project 1. What can I say but this sheath is awesome. I knew from the pics I saw that it was going to be good, but this exceeded my expectations in every way.
If you need a sheath made give Brian a shout, you will NOT be disappointed.
I now know for a fact that my P1 is the blade I am taking.
Review of this sheath will follow(sometime in the future).

Take care everyone.

v/r

MedOpsPogue

P.S.
I told Brian to post the pics when he can to show off my new 'BDUs'
 
DonL: LMAO! Too funny!

MedOpsPogue: Glad you liked your rig!

I saw the pics as Brian e-mailed them to me. Not surprising as to the quality of the finished product.

Out.
 
Here are the pics that Brian sent me of MedOps "unit" ;):D
OkuSheath1.jpg

Oku_Sheath2.jpg
 
Eric,

Thanks for posting the pics.
Now y'all can see why I was so happy. This is by far the best work I have seen yet. The only complaint I have is that I didn't get one for my Shadow IV and now I may not have enough time :(.

Talk to you all later.

MedOpsPogue
 
Here are two sheaths by Brian. The 5/16" DWMS is set with a Desert Camo TekLok/IWB convertible. The SH Badger is in an Advantage Camo TekLok.
 
So Don,

LMAO!!!

Ya' telling me I gotta watch my "P's and Q's"? Do I get credit for at least "having permission"? It's nice to know someone else saw that and took the opportunity!

Eric,

Thanks for the help!

Mike,

Those puppies are OLD! Only a limited # of Realtree sheaths were made, and I think Frank ordered all of them. Those of you that have 'em...enjoy! I can't get that material now.
 
Oku, usually it's easier to ask forgiveness than permission. I don't know which in this case, LOL! :D

BTW, that desert camo looks very sharp. I'm really liking the idea of that pattern to accent the nukarta slabs like on an Active Duty. You and the other kydex slingers around this forum are doing some phenomenal work, my congrats. :)
 
Don,

If I do that again, and you miss it, I'll think you don't like me any more.

Sounds like I'd better look into getting some desert cammo? How much do I need forumites?
 
Due to the distance, im not too fond of the idea of sending a blade to the U.S.

The last picture posted by Eric looks like what i had in mind for my Hackman.

Is it possible to have a sheath made for this blade:

Hackman.JPG
 
Thanks for your interest Tuukka!

Unfortunately, while I wouldn't be fond of the idea of sending my knife to Finland for a sheath, I need to have the blade or an exact copy in order to do the job.

If this is a production knife, perhaps there is someone who has the same model Hackman who needs a sheath and can send it in? If this is the case, please contact Tuukka before you send it in. That way, I can build both sheaths at the same time and get your knife returned to you ASAP.
 
In Dec of 2000, two months before my first WESTPAC, my father and wife bought me a Busse Steel Heart E varient (a "bolo heart") before the Mojo was available. I had previously owned a straight handled variant SH with serrations and sold it (stupid move!) The straight handled SH came with a hi-desert kydex sheath which was well made and I wanted a kydex leg sheath I could depend on for my new SH-E variant.
As a member of a Security Plt (Trailor Plt) with the Maritime Special Purposes Force (MSPF) 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Ops Capable), I needed a rig for my knife that I new would survive fast-ropping on to gas and oil platforms, boarding and siezing foreign sea vessels, direct action assaults, and any other work a machine gunner for the Corps may have to do...

I ordered the knife from Andy Prisco, who sent it to me in record time. However, it came with a sheath that was not "combat ready" in my opinion, and I sent it back to him to have a kydex sheath made. I received the knife back from Andy (whom since has also since "supplied" me with a Brend Hatchet and a Survival Sheath shoulder rig- another great tool I carry!) and deployed with the knife and sheath. The knife was carried in three different countries (Jordan, Saudi Arabia, and Kuwait) during three different operations and survived all three with not even a problem.
I have since reenforced the screws with drops of JB Weld (to ensure they do not loosen up). I have never encountered a sheath as well made or as durable as the sheath Andy had Brian (Oku) make for me. It is a bomb-proof sheath for a bomb-proof knife...

Thanks Oku...never knew where Andy had the sheath made until I saw the pictures on this post and recognized your design.

If you are an operator, you can depend on this rig...no questions asked.

Sgt. Jess C. Horsley
BLT 2/1
Ground Operations/ Unit Operations Specialist
15th MEU (SOC)

Currently preparing to "hit the beach..."
 
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