leather or plastic sheath?

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paul brown

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Wanting my first Ka-Bar probably a 1211. Which do you prefer and why leather or plastic? thanks a lot!
 
I prefer leather, but will use plastic in certain environments - rainy, muddy, oily, chemicals, etc. Easier to clean and decontaminate. I have both leather and plastic for every full size or 3/4 shorty Kabar I have and switch out sheaths as the situation dictates.
 
I like both just fine. I tend to carry my plastic one more because I cut off the belt loop and can carry upside down/inverted with a g-clip mounted.
 
concerns about leather over time -
absorbs moisture mould magnet and rot
(there is such a thing as dry rot too if
you're talking years and years on)
no after care needed with plastic
just remember to keep away from
hot furnaces and naked flames :)
but you know what?!
to date its all easily replaceble.
 
Treat your leather with SnowSeal inside and out to keep it from absorbing moisture. Melt in 2-3 coats.
 
If the sheath was going to be exposed to dirt, dust, or salt water I'd want plastic so I could simply rinse it out clean. Then it could air-dry with no concern of mold/mildew.
 
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