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#227817 - 07/14/11 02:24 AM Need a Leatherman sheath that clips on to belt
Eugene Offline
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Hope that describes it right. I bought a pair of hiking pants and they came with an integrated belt and its a pain to try to remove it to slide my leatherman sheath through so I'd like to find a sheath that the belt loop is open at the bottom to make it go on easier.
I'm guessing maybe this one
http://www.leatherman.com/accessories/product/Small_MOLLE_Sheath
but maybe others know of some that works or have ran into pants with a belt like that before.
I suppose I could just buy a spare sheath and leave it on the pants.

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#227818 - 07/14/11 02:30 AM Re: Need a Leatherman sheath that clips on to belt [Re: Eugene]
MDinana Offline
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I think Night Eyez has a sheath line. For some reason i can't find them on Google, but I know they're still around.

I've owned their pager sheath coming up on 10 years, hard-used for at least 2 of those, and it's still strong as an ox.

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#227821 - 07/14/11 03:41 AM Re: Need a Leatherman sheath that clips on to belt [Re: MDinana]
jzmtl Offline
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I don't think any of the leatherman sheath has a clip, but SOG sheath does and should fit leatherman just fine.

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#227822 - 07/14/11 03:51 AM Re: Need a Leatherman sheath that clips on to belt [Re: Eugene]
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I don't have much trust in clip-on stuff. Good enough for everyday chores, but just about every one has failed me at least once. So, not suitable for off-grid trips. If it's not securely attached, you don't have it.

I strongly suggest a dedicated sheath or a sheath clipped on with a lanyard and quality mini-carabiner. Well under $10 either way.

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#227826 - 07/14/11 07:31 AM Re: Need a Leatherman sheath that clips on to belt [Re: dougwalkabout]
MDinana Offline
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I know that Gerber has a molle-compatible sheath that has a strap and buttons shut. Maybe something like that would be more secure while being easy on/off?

Of course, you might be stuck with a military camo pattern.

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#227829 - 07/14/11 10:06 AM Re: Need a Leatherman sheath that clips on to belt [Re: MDinana]
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If it goes on easy, it will come off easy, especially in rough country, where you really want it to stay on. I never buy pants with integral belts for that reason.
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#227830 - 07/14/11 10:21 AM Re: Need a Leatherman sheath that clips on to belt [Re: hikermor]
Glock-A-Roo Offline
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Originally Posted By: hikermor
If it goes on easy, it will come off easy, especially in rough country, where you really want it to stay on.


Yeah, this is the first thing that came to mind for me too. Still, if you're going to use a clip-on carrier, get one with a stout clip that is a beotch to remove. This will give you a better chance of retaining the tool after a tumble or simply pushing through heavy brush.

Take a look at the egregiously named RipOff Holsters. Even better, try to find a carrier that uses this kind of clip:



These clips are more common with holsters & magazine carriers. They are made of very tough spring steel that pretty much requires 2 hands to attach and remove, and they're about the most secure clip design around. You could put one of these clips on a MOLLE magazine pouch and have a very secure setup for your Leatherman.

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#227831 - 07/14/11 11:46 AM Re: Need a Leatherman sheath that clips on to belt [Re: Eugene]
LesSnyder Offline
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if you want to upgrade a spring clip....I replaced the spring clip on my Maxpedition cell phone pouch as in Glock's photo with an Uncle Mikes nylon two button key ring snap intended for a duty belt, as suggested by MDinana....a couple of ALICE clips might give a little more security than the single spring clip if you go with one of those

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#227832 - 07/14/11 12:01 PM Re: Need a Leatherman sheath that clips on to belt [Re: hikermor]
Eugene Offline
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its not so much the fact that the belt is interget, it will slide out and can be replaced with another belt, but another belt won't roll up tight like the one it came with and the one it came with has a large buckle on each end so it won't slide through the stiff leather leatherman sheath like a normal leather belt with the buckle on only one end.
I dont know if you can see it well enough in the picture here
http://www.columbia.com/Men%E2%80%99s-Silver-Ridge%E2%84%A2-II-Convertible-Pant/AM8619,default,pd.html


I think my best bet would be to get a simple nylon sheath where it will flex more to allow the belt buckle to slide through. Thanks all

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#227833 - 07/14/11 12:21 PM Re: Need a Leatherman sheath that clips on to belt [Re: Eugene]
Am_Fear_Liath_Mor Offline
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The Berghaus Multitool case has both a clip to attach to 1 inch wide webbing and a belt loop which would be large enough to take the belt clip shown on the Columbia trouser.

http://www.safariquip.co.uk/all-categories/rucksacks/bags-pouches/berghaus-tool-case/




The Multi tool case is shown on the left attached to the cross chest strap. Its a perfect fit for a Samsung B2710 mobile phone.

The matching Sun glasses case has the same attachment fixture called 'opti-buckle'

http://www.cotswoldoutdoor.com/index.cfm/fuseaction/products.detail/code/A1310015


Edited by Am_Fear_Liath_Mor (07/14/11 12:24 PM)

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