Bali Sheaths - What would you want?

[P. McKinley]

Good evening folks.
I have never owned, or even held a bali, but recently I was asked to create something special for a rather well known customer. I've done quite a bit of research on what's been done, but, before embarking on this project I thought I'd hear from the folks who actually use these knives. I want to know what your "holy grail" of bali sheaths would look like. I only do leather casing so no plastics.
- Horizontal/vertical carry?
- Lined?
- Inlays?
- Cover flap w/ snap?
- ANYTHING!!

Thanks for your input.

Peter

[Linos]

http://www.jerzeedevil.com/forums/sh...42A?highlight=

[P. McKinley]

Well, that's pretty damn nice Linos. Thanks!!

[Uz4u]

this is coming from someone who hates damascus and tortoise inlays, mother of pearl, etc, but anything to fancy just offends my senses

for a retro bali like a bm45 I would want a diagonal IWB leather sheath, black, with some sort of butterfly or something cool stamped on it

Now a new looking balisong like an AlphaBeast or something, I think a tight fitting kydex sheath with a nylon shoulder harness included would be Amazing

[wcjohn]

Horizontal carry. No cover. Clean. Neat. Simple. A signature design that's all your own.

[sirhorsechoker]

Horizontal carry. No cover. Clean. Neat. Simple. A signature design that's all your own.

what he said.

ive been told leather can sometimes react with some types of metal/finishes. some kinda liner may be a plus.

[CDR_Glock]

When I used to carry in Florida, I preferred the vertical open design. It's easy to just open it from that position. Matt Cook makes awesome sheaths. I preferred carrying latchless but any latch would do, also.

I have a Linos kydex and it's a great sheath since it accommodates for any 4x, new or old school T-latch designs.

Lastly, I have a leather sheath by Alex Salsi for a Giraffe Bone Damascus that he made. That vertical open carry sheath is pretty damn awesome, too.

Velcro, snaps and slot covers are too slow.

[TONE888]

Horizontal carry, no flap, metal/ kydex belt clip for easy deployment.

Basically, a Graley G2 sheath with belt clip, not loops.

[papercut]

Horizontal carry, no flap, metal/ kydex belt clip for easy deployment.

Basically, a Graley G2 sheath with belt clip, not loops.

Nail meet head.......

[GFunk]

I would like a vertical carry, made of kydex, possibly molded or some securing method to hold it in unless pulled. Belt clip a must

I love comp-tac stuff for my other EDC and basically just want the same for a bali. I have tried several different holsters and nothing compares IMO

Something like this: http://www.comp-tac.com/product_info.php?products_id=28

[Linos]

he excluded Plastic....

[wcjohn]

I have one of Linos necklace sheaths. It's pretty awesome. If it's on my waist line though I want it horizontal or canted slightly. So when it comes to making a "grail" anything it's for that person alone. We all have different styles and preferences.

[GFunk]

he excluded Plastic....

my bad, I should have read a little closer

[Frstr8]

[Mystik]

Horizontal carry, with cover snap. Tight fitting. Inlayed with rayskin. Preferably with very thick and fine leather stitching.

Kind of like this one, for reference only: http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/sh...ali-Song-Mint!

(Geez, look at the price on that 43-401...)