I must agree about the sheath - it IS crap! When I got mine, not only was it crap, but the upper rivet had, after even mild usage, pulled though, and the stitching had begun to come undone. I sent it back to the supplier (Heinie Haynes Knives, in Wales, UK) and their service was excellent, and the knife replaced pronto, free of charge. A shoutout to a guy there called Richard. Thanks man. However, I immediately put the sheath in the box, without it ever being used. I then decided to approach a KZreadr, Rob Evans, also from Wales, and ask if he could do me a proper leather sheath, and of course he said yes. I took delivery less than a week later and it's a gem. Really chuffed with the sheath. Thanks Rob! So my pride and joy is complete.

@RogerF

Жыл бұрын

Glad things worked out for you! Thank you for watching!

Brown Leather sheath 😍

That's why I'm a leather crafter and make high quality sheaths to replace crap sheaths that come with top knives. That way I have sheaths that no one else has.

@RogerF

2 жыл бұрын

I’ve recently made my own sheath. I like it.

Good Job!

@RogerF

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Thanks man helped me out alot

@RogerF

5 жыл бұрын

I’m glad I could help! I was talking to support at Cold steel and soon they’re releasing a new version of the TrailMaster. I hope the sheath is better!

@J_Dukes

5 жыл бұрын

@@RogerF oh no that's no good for me I just bought mine if I knew that I'd rather have waited lol do you know if its still going to be made in japan or taiwan like alot of their stuff seems to be moving to

@RogerF

5 жыл бұрын

I read they’ll make them in their “state of the art” Taiwan factory. The new version will be made of A-2 steel. I saw a break test of the Natchez Bowie A-2 steel and it was impressive. I think they bent it up to 55 degrees before it snapped.

@RogerF

5 жыл бұрын

I read they’ll make them in their “state of the art” Taiwan factory. The new version will be made of A-2 steel. I saw a break test of the Natchez Bowie A-2 steel and it was impressive. I think they bent it up to 55 degrees before it snapped.

@J_Dukes

5 жыл бұрын

@@RogerF oh cool may have to check that out.its not that I don't buy cold steels taiwan stuff i do i just don't like that their knives that originally were made in japan and better quality imo are moving to taiwan like the srk

It is pretty common to have to grind down those 4 nubs a little on the Secure-Ex sheaths to loosen up the retention a bit. I recently did that to the sheath of a brand new CS Marauder. I used a dremel tool, which made it easy to do. Lots of Secure-Ex sheath haters in these comments, holy crap. I love 'em and have not experienced the issues mentioned.

@RogerF

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing

One way to increase retention on your new sheath if necessary, is install a small bolt, washer, and nut into the hole closest to the top of the sheath. Test it before tightening it all the way down. You may not need to tighten it much. Apply lock tight to keep it where you have adjusted it to. Peace

@RogerF

7 ай бұрын

Good idea!

I found a very nice leather sheath online that fits for $15!

@RogerF

7 ай бұрын

Awesome. Can you share the name and website? I’d love to check it out

Kydex is worse, you get grit in and it will scratch your knife to shit. Mine looks heavily used just taking it in and out of the sheath. So i drilled the the eyelets out and used Chicago screws instead so i can clean the sheath out. To tighten the securex sheath just put it iin hot water and shape. Loosen or tighten. If you want to thrash, buy a f---king axe. Then the knife will be used as it is supposed to be used, and last a lifetime!

San Mai lll steel Wow.

Just order a custom leather sheath. The TM has been out so long that everybody makes them.

@RogerF

4 ай бұрын

I always prefer leather over plastic. I have custom leather for my Recon Scout. No regrets. Thanks for watching!

How exactly did you contact cold steel ? I too am trying to purchase a secure ex sheath for the trail master , please let me know thank you,

@RogerF

3 жыл бұрын

I called their 1800 number and spoke to the sales department. Hope this helps!

Look into the Boker Arbolito El Gigante sheath, the black leather one that comes with the version that has micarta scales.

@RogerF

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you. I’ll check it out.

@RogerF

2 жыл бұрын

I love the knife that’s for sure!

Can't believe the crap sheath that accompanies the beautiful Japanese Trailmaster in box. Luckily my wife makes awesome leather sheaths for my knives.

@RogerF

3 жыл бұрын

I know! Its horrendous. You are a lucky man!

I have 2 big dip Scratches because of that..i paid over 300$ and the sheath mess my blade up...

How many times do you need to say the word,.."knife"?

@RogerF

Жыл бұрын

63

Cordura sheath is better

@waveman0

3 жыл бұрын

agreed.

Leather sheet is best Mayby a customsheet.

Or… you could get custom kydex…. Don’t lose your knife when ya need it…

@RogerF

2 жыл бұрын

I proved the retention is just fine.

I like the cordura sheath , although it don't own that knife or sheath , but it do own the secure-ex sheath and 01 model of that knife. Glad you made it work for you because to that a experience blade and they should offer it in a leather sheath, IMHO ⚖️🪖⚖️

@RogerF

Жыл бұрын

I definitely agree, a leather sheath would be great. I always prefer leather with most knives. Thanks for watching!