Does anyone know if the sheath causes the knife to become dull when drawing the knife in and out of the sheath?
1183867
No. Pulling the knife in and out of the plastic sheath does not dull it. The knife stays sharp as all get out!!!
1183868
Haven't noticed it with my 2 Cold Steel Master Hunters. However they haven't seen a lot of use compared to some outdoorsmen. Don't see how the sheath would dull the knife? I had seen one review with the post saying it dulled his knife?
600613
I don't believe my knife came with a sheath, but I've discovered that it doesn't rust. If I just keep it safe from rough jostling, it doesn't require the same kind of pampering I must give metal blades. I can drop it into my wood knife block while slightly damp after a quick wash-up and dry and the blade still preforms like new the next time I need it (and it does clean-up beautifully).
729013
I had the same issue. There is a catch in the handle of the knife. The catch is in the underside of the handle directly "facing" the sharp edge of the blade. Push it to the side and the blade goes back into the handle.
1499362
The knife might be a little big length wise. The sheath that it comes with is cheap. But it comes very sharp.
1246353
I heard that aswell. Upon recieving mine (straight edge) the sheath works perfect. Snug enough so it doesnt drop out if upside down and not latched but, still very easy to draw from if needed. I was hesitent to purchase at first because i wasnt sure if i would be recieving the non serrated version but i went ahead ahead and bought and am very glad i did. Its a hell of a knife for only a hundred bucks. Id purchase it again in a heartbeat. You will recieve the straight edge if purchased.
1246354
What can I do, I already complained that my sheath doesn't fit properly with the knife but I got no responce. I love the knife but I haven't been able to carry it while camping, way too dangerous without a proper sheath
657254
I have not had that problem. Is it possible you are pushing down on the knife? Do not press on the knife, let the machine do the work.
279333
Yes and no if the blade is very dull it won't sharpen, if the blade is sharp it will maintain the blade. I use a hand file to first shape the edge then I use the sharpener.
1684824
I'm seeing the same thing so it appears to be normal behavior. Here's that area from my knife, 2 months after moderate use: http://i.imgur.com/6YeplWF.jpgIt looks worse than it is; if you run a point across the "gouge" it really isn't that deep.
1606461
Can someone please confirm this? It is June 2015. Does the current sheath that comes with the knife dull the blade? Is the sheath made of glass reinforced nylon still? Please be specific.
1376636
Hi, I've never had that problem with this knife. It's really awesome actually. It works great and is really nice looking and cuts smoothly and cleanly without crushing, smashing or ripping the bread.
1628752
Hey Chbby-J, mine got some rusty color on it, but I think it may have been the Dye from the leather sheath...I sprayed WD-40 on the blade and wiped it down and keep it with a nice layer and it is fine...I love this knife! It keeps it's sharpness a long time...I found out they are made in Europe, but the weird thing is that there is no stamp anywhere on the knife...maybe cuz it is fake Damascus steel as Patrick B said. I never took it to get looked at by a pro...hope I was helpful...
1236569
My knife came with a kryton hard plastic type sheath, similar to kydex. There could be some minimal flopping I guess, I haven't had any issue with it, but you could also lash it to your leg or back pack with paracord to keep that from occurring.
797478
Generally speaking, the sheath didn't last for me. After only a day of frequent removal & return the blade cut the sheath wide open exposing the blade. To answer your question, the buttons didn't damage the blade at all, if anything, it's vice versa.
1768527
Not really no, just keep it clean, and sharpen it when it's dull. Which isn't very often.
978347
The quality of the blade appears to very good. The tip is extremely sharp and the knife is well balanced. I dont have the knife handy right now so i cant answer your question about the alignment. If it was mis-aligned it wasn't enough to notice. The sheath appears to be made of tough thick leather (a little stiff) and the stitching looks sturdy. Hope this helps
1158833
It is dull. Some swords I have ordered can be sharpened for an additional fee, I do not remember if this was one of them.