Wednesday, December 30, 2009

Nordic Concealex Sheaths, Affordable Concealex Sheaths for Nordic Knives

I have long had an appreciation for the affordable knives that comes out of the Nordic countries, from brands like Frosts of Sweden, KJ Eriksson, Normark, Martiini, Kellam, Lauri, and Mora.

In fact, when I began to make Custom Concealex Sheaths some of the first knives I made sheaths for, were these same blades.

But, it took me awhile to figure out how to make an affordable and useful sheath for these popular and affordable knives.





Now, with some experience under my belt, and having made sheaths for these knives, I have found a way to offer these sheaths at a more affordable price.

For the purpose of simplicity, I call these my Nordic Concealex Sheaths, in honour of these great knives.

These fine sheaths, built to match the Utility and Affordability of the Nordic Knives they will hold, start at only $20, shipping included complimentary to the US and Canada (shipped internationally for a very small charge, inquire for details).

Email me at marion.poff@gmail.com for ordering details.


My Nordic Concealex Sheaths offer great modularity, possessing hollow rivets and holes positioned at 1/2 inch intervals, they are built to effortlessly match up with the very best in belt attachments currently on the market.

Here is an image of some of the attachments available. And I will update this image with more attachments, as I have examples.



Of course, belt carry is always an option, and probably the most common way to carry a knife...


In this case, this Nordic Concealex Sheath is paired with a FireSteel Holder and a Blade-Tech Klip, a fine carry method that allows the knife to be removed from the belt without taking the belt off. Here are a couple images of the set-up, off the belt...




Here are a couple more ways you can carry one of these Nordic Concealex Sheaths... In the image above, showing the multiple carry attachments, the one in the top left hand corner is the mini Tek Lok, from Blade-Tech. Made for folks you use a fairly narrow belt, with it there are a number of ways you can carry your knife in it's Nordic Concealex Sheath...

Vertical. And note, you can position the clip anywhere around on the belt for the carry position you are looking for.




Horizontal. And like I mentioned above, you can move this to a location to suit you, such as cross draw, a popular method.



Canted. And like I mentioned above, you can move this to a location to suit you, such as cross draw, a popular method.



As well, with a simple bit of cord, threaded through one of the holes or hollow rivets, a whole range of carry options are available for my Nordic Concealex Sheaths.

Here is one example.




My Nordic Concealex Sheaths consist of .060 Concealex(like Kydex), thermo-fit for a lightweight yet sturdy sheath that will hold your knife securely, even while upside down. This makes my Nordic Concealex Sheaths a great solution for use on a pack strap, or on a PFD or Life Jacket.



When compared to the standard sheath that comes with these knives, my Nordic Concealex Sheaths offer quite a bit more flexibility in use. Instead of a fixed belt loop that may not fit your carry needs and that does not allow for any changes, my Nordic Concealex Sheaths allow you to carry your Nordic knife many different ways, allowing you to find the ways that best suit you. I have a couple photos showing this here... http://marioncarry.blogspot.com/2009/12/new-examles-of-my-custom-concealex-work.html

Considering inclement weather or use around water, my Nordic Concealex Sheaths offer a drain hole to allow moisture in the sheath to escape.

Finally, and maybe most importantly, I have some of the most popular knives of this type, on hand, this means that you do not have to send your knife to me, this saves you time, effort and expense.

You simply tell me which of the knives that you want a sheath for. I then make your sheath with my knife, ship it to you, and you get to enjoy the value of a Custom Concealex Sheath.




As well, a number of fine belt attachments are available, additionally. And soon to be forthcoming, attachments that will hold FireSteels and Strikers.

Finally, for your special project or need, I can custom make an attachment, feel free to email me for details.

Best,
Marion
marion.poff@gmail.com







You can see a list with images, of the knives I have on hand to make sheaths with here.


One of my customers posted a review at BladeForums, in the Wilderness and Survival Skills forum, here... http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=706317 Thank you Jim!

Another customer, from Canada, posted a nice review with some really great images... http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=710225 Thank you Switchblade!

A Swick Sheath...

In discussing my Custom Concealex sheath work with a gentleman from one of the Forum Boards, I realized that I had not made a sheath for a Swick lately.

So I made one...



And I would like to point out that the spacing of holes and hollow rivets along the bottom allows use with all the standard Blade-Tech accessories and the Spyderco G-clip too.

Marion
marion.poff@gmail.com

Thursday, December 17, 2009

New Examples of My Custom Concealex Work

I have a couple new sheaths to show off...


Blaze Orange Kydex for the ESEE (formerly Rat Cutlery) Izula and ESEE(RC)-3


Black and OD Green Concealex and Blaze Orange Kydex for the Ka-Bar Becker Knives BK11


This is a Concealex Sheath for the Mora Clipper, in these images, I have included the original sheath, for comparison.




Also, when I posted that sheath at BladeForums, I was asked if I made a sheath for the Mora 2000, so I built one of those, as well.


Enjoy,
Marion
marion.poff@gmail.com

Tuesday, December 8, 2009

Halpern Titanium G-10 Scales for the Spyderco Mule Team Knives...

I have the Halpern Titanium G-10 Grips for the Spyderco Mule Team Knives

Which means, that if you have bought a pair of these grips, I am able to make a Concealex sheath for your knife, and you don't need to send your knife to me.

Here is an image of a couple of sheaths I made for my Mules that sport the HT Grips...




Please contact me if I can assist you, with your sheathing needs.

And learn more about the Spyderco Mule Team Knives and the Halpern Titanium G-10 handle scales at.... http://muleprojects.blogspot.com/

Best,
Marion
marion.poff@gmail.com

PS - One of my customers, with one of my sheaths for the Mule with Halpern Grips, posted a small review with images over at USN, you might like to check it out... http://www.usualsuspect.net/forums/showthread.php?t=456920

Monday, December 7, 2009

Images of some of my Older Work...

I though I might post, and show you some of my older sheaths, back then, they were a bit funky shaped sometimes, but they all have top rate retention.





Thank you,
Marion
marion.poff@gmail.com

Sunday, December 6, 2009

Marion Carry Cusom Concealex OD Green Sheaths for Ontario TAK and RTAKII

I just finished these up, going to two different people, but both in OD Green....



A sheath for a Ontario RTAKII...



A sheath for a Ontario TAK...


And then, my friend with the Ontario TAK, decided since he has two of them, that he should have one in Blaze Orange...



Thank you,
Marion
marion.poff@gmail.com

Saturday, December 5, 2009

Strider Wrap and Concealex Sheath for a Spyderco Mule Team Knife

This is a sheath I made awhile back, for a Mule I wrapped with a Strider Wrap.


Thank you,
Marion
marion.poff@gmail.com

Recent Sheaths...

These are some sheaths I made for the Spyderco Mule Team Knife....

First up, we have a sheath I made to fit the Spyderco Mule Team, without handle scales.... A Mule Skeleton Sheath...



Next, I wrapped a Mule with a Double Strand Twist Wrap, and made a sheath for it...





Thank you,
Marion
marion.poff@gmail.com

Knives in the Stable...

Here are the knives I have on hand, but if you don't see the knife you want, just ask, as I am always adding new knives to the 'stable'. (I am adding images as I have time to do so, to make it easier to identify if I have your knife.)


Sheaths for the knives in the following section, are only $15, shipping included complimentary in the US and Canada (international shipping available additionally, ask for rates).

Buck Knives Hartsook Ultralite
Ka-Bar Becker Knives BK 13
The new USA made one...
Or, the older 'free' Chinese one...


Victorinox Paring Knife 3.25" Blade, Short Handle

Victorinox Paring Knife 3.25" Blade, Long Handle

Victorinox Paring Knife 4" Blade



Sheaths for the knives in the following section, are $20, shipping included complimentary in the US and Canada (international shipping available additionally, ask for rates).

Spyderco Swick 1
Spyderco Swick 1 Variant

Spyderco Swick 2, Leaf Blade

Buck Knives Pak Lite Skinner 140

Buck Knives Pak Lite Caper 135

Buck Knives Pak Lite 143


Mora (KJ Eriksson) 510 (This sheath will also fit the blue handled 545)

Mora (KJ Eriksson) 511 (This sheath will also fit the blue handled 546)

Mora (KJ Eriksson) 521 (This sheath will also fit the blue handled 556)


Mora Craftline Allround 11201 (This sheath will also fit the orange trimmed and partially serrated 11392 Rope Knife)

Mora High Q 11675 (This sheath will also fit the blue trimmed 11672.)

Mora Miki 10921

Mora (Frosts of Sweden) Clipper 840 (This sheath will also fit the green trimmed 840-MG, blue trimmed 860, green trimmed 860-MG, orange trimmed 860-F, orange trimmed with a partially serrated 861, and orange trimmed 861-F.)

Old Style Straight Spine Clipper and it will fit all the variations of this model, including the rope knife version.

Mora (Frosts of Sweden) Tradesman (aka Viking) 640 (This sheath will also fit the 660 and 680)

Mora (Frosts of Sweden) Craftsman (aka Master) 740 (This sheath will also fit the blue handled 760, camoflaged handle 760-Camo, orange handled 760-Orange, oranged handled 761, and black handled 780)

Mora (Frosts of Sweden) Sports Knife (aka Scout) 440 (This sheath will fit all the colour variations of this model)

Marttiini M571 (Which is sold by Kellam as the "All Purpose Knife", and at KnifeCenter as the "Finn Work Knife")

Lauri Knife (This sheath will fit all the colour variations of this model) (Which is sold by Ragweed Forge as the "Ahti Finman", and by Kellam as the "S-Line Utility Knife")


ESEE Knives (formerly Rat Cutlery) Izula (This sheath will fit the knife with or without the optional handles.)
ESEE Knives Izula II


Cold Steel Finn Bear

CRKT M.U.K.


Hultafors SK

Hultafors RFR

Hultafors HVK

Hultafors GK


Sheaths for the knives in the following section, are $25, shipping included complimentary in the US and Canada (international shipping available additionally, ask for rates).

Spyderco Mule Skeleton

Mora (KJ Eriksson) Mora 2000

Mora 2010MG (This sheath will also fit the black handled, yellow trimmed 2010)

Mora Bushcraft Tri-Flex

Mora Bushcraft Forest (This sheath will also fit the black handled, yellow trimmed Bushcraft Signal)

Mora Bushcraft Force
Mora (KJ Eriksson) 911 (This sheath will also fit the 946)

Mora (KJ Eriksson) 711 (This sheath will also fit the blue trimmed 746, and the military green 746-G)

Mora (KJ Eriksson) 731 - This sheath will also fit the blue trimmed 748

Mora (Frosts of Sweden) Craftsman (aka Master) 765

Mora (Frosts of Sweden) Craftsman (aka Master) 766


The Normark Eric aka Viking

Ka-Bar BK11 Becker Necker

Ka-Bar BK 14 Becker EsKaBar


Sheaths for the knives in the following section, are $30, shipping included complimentary in the US and Canada (international shipping available additionally, ask for rates).

Fallkniven F1

Spyderco Bushcraft UK

ESEE(RC)-3 (This sheath will also fit all variations of the ESEE(RC)-3.)

ESEE(RC)-4 (This sheath will also fit all variations of the ESEE(RC)-4.)

Ontario RAT 3 (This sheath will also fit the D2 and Serrated Versions.)

Ontario TAK (This sheath will also fit the D2 and Serrated Versions.)

Spyderco Moran

Spyderco Moran, Drop Point

Spyderco Mule with Halpern Titanium 2nd Gen, Option 3, Grips

Spyderco Mule with Halpern Titanium 1st Gen, Option 1, Grips

Sheaths for the knives in the following section, are $35, shipping included complimentary in the US and Canada (international shipping available additionally, ask for rates).

Gerber Big Rock Camp Knife (This sheath will also fit the plain edge version)

Ka-Bar Becker BK2 Campanion

Ka-Bar Becker BK2 Campanion, Gen 2

Camillus BK 2 Campanion

Camillus BK 10 Crewman



ESEE 5 (This sheath will fit all standard variations of this model.)


Spyderco Aqua Salt (This sheath will also fit plain edge version, and in either color.)

Sheaths for the knives in the following section, are $40, shipping included complimentary in the US and Canada (international shipping available additionally, ask for rates).


Spyderco Perrin Bowie


Spyderco Temperance (This sheath will also fit plain edge version.)

Camillus BK 7 Combat Utility

Ka-Bar BK7 Combat Utility

ESEE Cutlery (formerly RAT Knives) ESEE 6.

Ontario RAT 7 (This sheath will also fit the D2 and Serrated Versions.)


Sheaths for the knives in the following section, are $50, shipping included complimentary in the US and Canada (international shipping available additionally, ask for rates).

Brown Competition

Ontario RTAK II (This sheath will also fit the Serrated Version.)

Ka-Bar Becker BK9


Thank you,
Marion
marion.poff@gmail.com