[goon]

I got my Becker BK7 a couple weeks ago and I am really impressed with it. I used to split quite a bit of wood in its first informal test and it was still sharp enough to shave with.
The only weak point that I see with it is the sheath. It seems like a half decent design with the little accessory pocket, but it just doesn't seem heavy enough, especially compared to that moose of a knife.
I am looking at either making a replacement for it out of leather and probably using the Kydex liner from the original or buying a replacement. Anyone have any suggestions? Is the original tougher than it looks? If so I might stick with it. What about the Blackhawk sheaths that Brigade Quartermaster sells? Will they fit the Becker?
Any help would be appreciated.

[hso]

The original is MUCH tougher than it looks and the pocket is intentionally sized for an Altoids tin survival kit.

WRT the Blackhawk sheaths - I helped test the protos and their good sheaths, but they're not any better than the one you've already got.

[Rupestris]

The pocket is also the perfect size for my Gerber multi-tool. I'm sure a standard leatherman/SOG/swiss tool would fit just as well.

[Thumper]

http://www.sheathmechanic.com/

Good site for kydex for your Becker.

Anyone know who makes leather for Becker knives?

[meathammer]

If you want kydex instead of leather. I bought one of these for my BK7. http://www.survivalsheath.com/sheaths/index.htm

The knife locks in nice and tight. No rattling inside like the sheath it comes with. A plus is the tek-lok that you can adjust to different widths for your belt.

Added: The material is actually called Concealex, similar to kydex.

[Dave Markowitz]

...the pocket is intentionally sized for an Altoids tin survival kit.

IF so, they mis-measured. I just tried to fit an empty Altoids tin in mine and the tin is too wide. That would be a good idea if it worked, though.