KA-BAR1216 Hard Polymer Sheath – Durable Full-Size Holder for Fixed Knife Tools

I've got a really old K-Bar dating back to 1971, blade length, 7 an 1/4" long measured from the blade side of the hilt. My father gave it to me when I was 10 years old for an all purpose knife. It came with a leather sheath which is now showing it's age and use, so I need a replacement. I don't have much experience with Kydex but a friend turned me onto it and now I have something that will last as long as this knife is going to last. I find that the blade is a bit thinner than most K-Bars by comparison so to make a fit snug I put some mole skin strips (self adhesive) say 1/4" wide by 1 1/2" long down into the the sheath. Two close to the outer edges on the outside (away from your hip and leg when wearing it) and one in the middle of the inside with all of the strips coming just a little bit up and over the small shelf at the entry. Hopefully that makes sense. No more rattle noise whats so ever in any motion I make with my body. The best part and the part I was worried about the most, is the locking in when fully seated, with the raised centered plastic knob section for lack of proper term (closest to the hip and leg) contact is made and the fit is just enough to hold the old K-Bar in place without the strap. It's hold and release is easy to work with mild exertion on my part. Speaking of the strap it wasn't fitting around the handle until I stretched it just a little after repeated attempts to seat the snap and that makes for a really nice fit now as it has stretched to it's max and just fits superb now with a thumb push to release and to snap back in place. So I'm a very happy camper once again. Don't pay for fast shipping for this item as I received mine in just four days, thank you Amazon prime value!

First, realize that there are TWO of these sheaths produced and sold by Ka-Bar for Ka-Bar knives. If you have the full-sized 7" blade Ka-Bar, you want the "Full-Sized" sheath. It's Ka-Bar item number 1216. Initially, I was sent the smaller of the two which didn't fit my knife. Returned it and Amazon straightened the problem out, sending me the correct sheath.Now for the sheath. I like it. I have no idea how sturdy or durable it'll be yet. Hence, the "4's" I gave in those categories. I think it'll be sturdy & durable with normal use. Hard use? No idea.However, it certainly does give one a good alternative to a leather sheath. It's definitely sturdier than a leather sheath. It is constructed to lock the knife in the sheath, which is a good feature. It is also made with multiple attachment points, so it can be hung from a belt or attached to a backpack or most anything else. I really like those features.Interestingly, I did not buy this knife for a Ka-Bar knife, but for a Sheffield knife, built as a clone of the Ka-Bar. It fit perfectly. The Sheffield has a flimsy sheath, so this sheath just made that knife much more usable. I also have a 7" Ka-Bar knife and this sheath fits that knife perfectly as well. I bought a second sheath for that knife.Bottom line? A very good addition to a large Ka-Bar or similar knife.

I bought my first Ka-Bar earlier this year. While I was thrilled with the knife itself, the cordura sheath it came with left something to be desired in my eyes.This Kydex sheath is a great alternative. Besides the obvious plus of the knife (I personally own the Ka-Bar 2-1212-3 Black Fighting Knife) fitting securely, there are a few other features I like. The knife can be inserted either way, whereas the cordura sheath was sewn so that it could only fit in one way. The latch that holds the knife's handle is also significantly easier to close, but is still secure.The hard sheath will also stand up to more punishment than the cordura, and features a locking mechanism that ensures you Ka-Bar won't accidentally come out (you push a latch back as you pull the knife out - it's more intuitive than it sounds). Also, there's a variety of ways to attach the knife to your person: a standard belt loop (behind the handle), an attachment buckle (visible in the picture to the extreme right) for use with a vertical strap, and slots along the sides of the sheath that, with few velcro straps, allow for attachment to a MOLLE vest.In short, if you intend to actually carry your Ka-Bar around with you, you want the Kydex sheath.

i am planning a long wildeness hike and recently bought a ka-bar 1217 marine fighting/utility knife after much research and discussion. it came with an excellent leather sheath with the marine emblem and and USMC embossed in its surface. i am not a marine and respect their service greatly so i would feel wrong wearing their symbol on their most famous knife unearned. on a side note it may be the only large knife i ever need to own, it is that good.while on amazon browsing for hiking/camping gear i saw my knife in the "what other people that viewed this item" popup and thought i'd take a look at prices and see how i did for cost (pretty good!). anyway this sheath was a recommended accessory and the price was right so i snapped it up. picked snail mail for maximum cost effectiveness and three days later had package from blade shop the seller. thrilled i tore it open and tested it for fit on my new knife. nobody mentioned it clicks in place! a raise kinda trapezoid grips the handle where it tapers to the guard, perfect fit! easy access, no wiggle, top quality. four beefy rivets hold the thick nylon belt strap. the steel grommeted holes around the sheaths perimeter are the perfect size for 5/32" para cord. long story short i am absolutely thrilled. it feels like it should last a good long while. i would recommend it to anyone and everyone, too bad i think this knife will last me forever because i'd order another one in a heartbeat. if you have a ka-bar thatis not a display piece this sheath is for you

A great replacement for the leather Sheath my Ka-Bar came with. My knife fits well and remains secure.

It is a very convenient tactical knife holster.