I have a Bark River Cub EDC. Fantastic knife. The sheath was not worth keeping. Made a video of the review and new sheath build. It's actually a little insulting that Bark River provides these sheaths to their customers. Their knives are good enough, I guess they feel they can get away with it. There is such a contrast in the quality of their knives and the quality of their sheaths that it's perplexing. And they give you the option for a leather protection "upgrade" for $15... so silly 🤭. I would rather they offer to sell you the knife for $15 cheaper without the sheath...Heck, I'd rather they offer to sell it for the same price without the sheath because it breaks my heart to see leather used in such a way. Makes me wonder what corners they're willing to cut with their knife production. Still, can't find much to complain about with my Cub EDC...It is my favorite fixed blade.
Hey thanks for stropping by to check it out and comment. I watched your entire video - excellent thoughts and beautiful shots - you torch my half-class cell phone work! 👊✌
You know what I do with a bark river sheath? Put it right in the trash, and have a kydex one made! I lost my bark river bravo because I used it a lot, and the leather gets real soft, and does not hold knife very secure. I like bark river knives if you do not get a burnt tip.
Straight to the trash might be a bit harsh, but your point is well taken. I talked to a guy, @dissentient01, who melts candle wax on them to form it and they are way more secure. I haven't yet done that, but may if it loosens up. Agree with you on the burnt edge - my BRK Bravo 1 LT was soft at the edge, but my Bushcrafter II was well done. Thanks for stropping by! ✌️ 👊
You can easily skip the week's of molding by wet molding it! Just oil the blade and wrap the part of the knife that goes into the sheath with shrink wrap/saran wrap (just a couple of wraps). Then soak the sheath in warm water, put the wrapped knife in the sheath and start molding. Let it dry for a couple of days with and without the knife in the sheath.
@@MitchBollig You don't need to soak the sheath. A wet sponge or washcloth and just dabbing on where you want to press fit is fine. It usually takes me about hour, and sometimes I'll do it twice. Takes 3-4 hours to dry then I hit it with the obenauf's. Done this a half dozen times, comes out great. Absolutely never needed to soak a leather sheath, oil and wrap the knife, then wait days for it dry.
For what they charge for the knives, their sheaths are absolute crap. I literally had the belt loop give way under the weight of my drop point hunter. They should find that as completely unacceptable as I do.
I agree - what did they say when you contacted them? I know they aren't the fastest to respond, being a small shop and all, but this sounds like a no brainer repair/replacement.
Beautiful blade and nice conditioning demo Mitch, thanks buddy.
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I have a Bark River Cub EDC. Fantastic knife. The sheath was not worth keeping. Made a video of the review and new sheath build. It's actually a little insulting that Bark River provides these sheaths to their customers. Their knives are good enough, I guess they feel they can get away with it. There is such a contrast in the quality of their knives and the quality of their sheaths that it's perplexing. And they give you the option for a leather protection "upgrade" for $15... so silly 🤭. I would rather they offer to sell you the knife for $15 cheaper without the sheath...Heck, I'd rather they offer to sell it for the same price without the sheath because it breaks my heart to see leather used in such a way. Makes me wonder what corners they're willing to cut with their knife production. Still, can't find much to complain about with my Cub EDC...It is my favorite fixed blade.
Hey thanks for stropping by to check it out and comment. I watched your entire video - excellent thoughts and beautiful shots - you torch my half-class cell phone work! 👊✌
You know what I do with a bark river sheath? Put it right in the trash, and have a kydex one made! I lost my bark river bravo because I used it a lot, and the leather gets real soft, and does not hold knife very secure. I like bark river knives if you do not get a burnt tip.
Straight to the trash might be a bit harsh, but your point is well taken. I talked to a guy, @dissentient01, who melts candle wax on them to form it and they are way more secure. I haven't yet done that, but may if it loosens up. Agree with you on the burnt edge - my BRK Bravo 1 LT was soft at the edge, but my Bushcrafter II was well done. Thanks for stropping by! ✌️ 👊
They best way to address a BR sheath is to throw it away and buy a quality aftermarket sheath
Now that might be a bit extreme, no? But your point is well taken - thanks for stropping by to share it 😀. ✌️
You can easily skip the week's of molding by wet molding it! Just oil the blade and wrap the part of the knife that goes into the sheath with shrink wrap/saran wrap (just a couple of wraps). Then soak the sheath in warm water, put the wrapped knife in the sheath and start molding. Let it dry for a couple of days with and without the knife in the sheath.
Yep, others have mentioned wet forming as well - I'm just gonna have to do it! Thanks for stropping by check it out and comment. 👊
@@MitchBollig You don't need to soak the sheath. A wet sponge or washcloth and just dabbing on where you want to press fit is fine. It usually takes me about hour, and sometimes I'll do it twice. Takes 3-4 hours to dry then I hit it with the obenauf's. Done this a half dozen times, comes out great. Absolutely never needed to soak a leather sheath, oil and wrap the knife, then wait days for it dry.
@@labotimy Awesome to know. I may yet try it. Thanks!
@@MitchBollig Cheers. Just remember to clip them claws before you do it :)
For what they charge for the knives, their sheaths are absolute crap. I literally had the belt loop give way under the weight of my drop point hunter. They should find that as completely unacceptable as I do.
I agree - what did they say when you contacted them? I know they aren't the fastest to respond, being a small shop and all, but this sounds like a no brainer repair/replacement.
Love linen micarta. What a score!
Thanks!...but now I need to learn the candle wax method 😅. ✌️
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I wet mold my sheaths. It’s great to hold your knives in. I just copied off some vids on you tube.
Yeah, definitely more options out there like wet molding and candle waxing. Both take actual labor versus my low effort method. ✌️ 👊
I just get a new sheath honestly. Chatanooga leather works
That's definitely one way to do it 😃. Thanks for the note - I'll have to check them out.