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4″ blade, 43 gram Victorinox paring knife in Basic Kydex sheath.


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  • #3561068
    Rick Pollard
    BPL Member

    @tops-custom-kydex

    Locale: Southwest Virginia

    Years ago I read that custom knife maker Tom Krein used a Victorinox paring knife in a Kydex neck sheath as a utility knife. After finding the Swiss made beauties on line I ordered some and went about making a basic fold over sheath. I was really amazed at the way the Victorinox steel held an edge and how with a little honing they would stand up to weeks of kitchen duty and still shave.

    I sold a bunch of them to backpackers because they literally weigh less than an ounce! The largest one had a 4 inch blade and tips the scale at 0.80 ounces. Adding the Kydex sheath brings it to 1.5 ounces and is a very capable knife.

    If that is too heavy for you the 3.25 inch small handled paring knife weighs just over half an ounce (0.55 oz) without the sheath.

    If you Google Victorinox and Kydex today you will find articles and videos on the bird’s beak fruit knife. It has found favor as a defensive tool for non permissive environments. The 2.5″ blade is legal most everywhere and the razor sharp blade is absolutely wicked. One of these rides in my wife’s pursewith the sheaths fixed to the lining.

    These knives were always on my table when I did gun shows years ago. A consistent seller they helped pay for many a table. Recently I unpacked a box and found some gun show goodies so I’m offering them here.

    Once these are gone I’ll probably forego the 3.25 and 3.5 inch versions and stick with the 4 inch and bird’s beak knives.

    The 3.25 and 3.5″ versions are $22. The 4″ and bird’s beak are $25. This includes the knife and black Kydex fold over sheath.

    Thanks for checking them out.

    #3561076
    Elliott M
    BPL Member

    @sciaticnve

    Pic?

    #3561077
    Rick Pollard
    BPL Member

    @tops-custom-kydex

    Locale: Southwest Virginia
    1. The knife on the scale is the 4″ paring knife (top knife in the two pics) so it is the heaviest.  I meant to load pics, thanks for the heads up. 
    #3561078
    Mark J
    BPL Member

    @mrkjhn

    any photos?

    #3561079
    Mark J
    BPL Member

    @mrkjhn

    sorry, those just came in….

     

    #3561080
    Rick Pollard
    BPL Member

    @tops-custom-kydex

    Locale: Southwest Virginia

    No worries Mark. Thanks for your interest in my work.

    #3561169
    pat p
    Spectator

    @antler1

    Does the Kydex sheath have a belt loop. Is price TYD?

    #3561230
    Rick Pollard
    BPL Member

    @tops-custom-kydex

    Locale: Southwest Virginia

    I’d be happy to discuss a belt loop but once isn’t included. This set up weighs less than an ounce and a half, it is designed ti be worn as a neck knife. It could also be zip tied to a ruck shoulder strap.

    The price of these is TYD right now if you pay by cash, check or money order. If you would rather use another form of payment like PayPal please add $1 per knife.

    Thanks for your interest in my work.

    #3561530
    pat p
    Spectator

    @antler1

    I’ll  take a 4 inch w/sheath. PM sent

    #3561548
    Troy Ammons
    BPL Member

    @tammons

    Just got mine. Very nice.

    How about red handles?

    #3561598
    Rick Pollard
    BPL Member

    @tops-custom-kydex

    Locale: Southwest Virginia

    I’m glad you like it Troy.  Right now I am working with knives that I already have.  If there is continued interest I would be glad to do special orders such as serrated edges and different color handles.

    Please send me an email at [email protected] to discuss.

    Thanks,

    Rick

    #3561635
    Marc Eldridge
    BPL Member

    @meld

    Locale: The here and now.

    PM sent

    #3561670
    David Thomas
    BPL Member

    @davidinkenai

    Locale: North Woods. Far North.

    I’ve posted about how, when there are five caribou to butcher, everyone is fighting over my “Little Vicky” paring knife. Yes, they hold an edge remarkably well.

    I’m intrigued by the neck-knife style sheath. I’ve never worn a knife like that, but while processing game or cutting bait while halibut fishing, quicker access would be nice.

    PM sent.

    #3562025
    Rick Pollard
    BPL Member

    @tops-custom-kydex

    Locale: Southwest Virginia

    I can also make my sheaths to accommodate a mini Tek Lok that allows you to wear the knife horizontally on your belt up front. This makes for easier re- sheathing.

    Thanks for your comments.

    #3692986
    Rick Pollard
    BPL Member

    @tops-custom-kydex

    Locale: Southwest Virginia

    I still have plenty of these available.

     

    https://photos.app.goo.gl/KXCytStKmhnt5eqb7

    #3692992
    Rick Pollard
    BPL Member

    @tops-custom-kydex

    Locale: Southwest Virginia

    I bumped this post and then realized that I needed to adjust the prices.  Everything has gone up!  Postage, knives and Kydex.

    That being said I can honor these prices for now if the buyer will cover the PayPal fees and postage.

    Thanks!

    #3693015
    David Thomas
    BPL Member

    @davidinkenai

    Locale: North Woods. Far North.

    I can vouch for those sheaths being just the right amount of tightness.  The knife is really secure in there and yet not hard to pull out. The grommets let you rig it a few different ways around one’s neck.

    #3693308
    Rick Pollard
    BPL Member

    @tops-custom-kydex

    Locale: Southwest Virginia

    Thanks David.  I appreciate the feedback!

    #3698918
    Iago Vazquez
    BPL Member

    @iago

    Locale: Boston & Galicia, Spain

    I got one of these. My first knife kydex sheath, so I am not expert. Very secure. Very happy.

    #3754125
    Taylor L
    BPL Member

    @taylorcrafty

    How strong is the retention on these? Strong enough to wear on PFD as a packraft whitewater knife?

    #3754760
    NoCO-Jim
    BPL Member

    @noco-jim

    Locale: NoCO

    13 lbs on mine….your mileage may vary.

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