86 Slo-Vo sheath review, six months. (pic heavy)

[Livewire]

After six months of using a kydex sheath that 86 Slo-Vo custom made for me I've decided to do a review. I wanted a better way to carry my izula other than the factory sheath. I didn't like carrying the izula in a vertical sheath at work because it was always tough to get the blade out and put away one handed. Between my clothes and overhang it wasn't convienant. I had a basic idea of what I wanted but no real pictures to show exactly what I wanted. After a few minutes of discussing he said he'd take care of it.

I wanted a horizontal sheath that I could wear at the 1 o'clock position for easy draw and easy to resheath.

Following pics are of the sheath from different angles, notice its made from one piece of kydex.



Comparison to factory sheath



From top looking down, profile is narrow and holds close to the belt

From end


Picture of how the knife is easily removed from the sheath. It has great blade retention and has a positive snap when putting the blade away.


All I can say is six months in and I'm extremely happy with how well it works and how it's holding up. I wanted the sheath just for work but since its so comfortable I wear it every day. It's easily concealed even with a tucked in shirt. I just pull enough of the shirt out to cover most of it and no one notices. I like it enough he's made me another custom sheath for my esee 3 to my specs. I would suggest his work to anyone wanting custom kydex work.

[Livewire]

Here's some pics of the sheath he made for my esee3. I wanted an emergency use sheath that was easy to cover with just a t-shirt.

Compared to the factory sheath


Wearing the knife at the six o'clock position


Notice the space between the loops, made to center on the belt loop on pants.


Showing the draw from the sheath. Excellent blade retention on this sheath also.


Details of the sheath



I haven't used this sheath as much as the izula sheath but I do use it in places where a pistol isn't practical. I'm well pleased with this one also.

[Netto]

This review is the bees knees!

Those sheaths are flippin badass and i think i have a little bit of a man crush on slo vo now.

[Netto]

Seriously though, that style sheath would be perfect for my Laser Strike.

I wanted horizontal carry anyway...

[86 slo-vo]

This review is the bees knees!

Those sheaths are flippin badass and i think i have a little bit of a man crush on slo vo now.

Hey now watch it.......though I can't blame you

Seriously though, that style sheath would be perfect for my Laser Strike.

I wanted horizontal carry anyway...

The LS would be a little harder like that, with the weight and size if the LS is recommend staying with regular style loops instead of a clip.

[dbh]

How do I get one ?

[86 slo-vo]

How do I get one ?

What are you wanting?

I'm still a little limited on knives, but here is what I have on hand to use as molds.

Esee candiru
Esee izula
Esee 3
Esee 4
Becker eskabar

[dbh]

The Izulu and 3. One of each.