How's the Ronin Neck Sheath Work for You?

[Firefighter880]

Hello All,

I've been thinking about getting a Ronin for a while now, but the only ones I can find come with the "rectangular style" neck sheath w/ chain. I really like the design of the Ronin, but one of primary concerns on any FB is the sheath. I'm not the type of person who likes to go out and spend money on an aftermarket sheath after purchasing the knife.

How well does that sheath work? (Remember, this is the boxy, neck style sheath, not the newer more "curved" sheath) Can it be worn on a belt? If so, how well does it carry both horizontally and vertically? Or is neck-chain only? Just out of curiousity, can the newer style sheath be purchased seperately?

I know, I know. I am always posting new threads... hope you don't think I'm troll or anything..... I just have so many Spyder-related questions!

As always, thanks to all who respond.

:spyder:

[Dr. Snubnose]

I have 26 Ronins and not one rectanglar sheath (so I'm not much help here)...from what I hear they are pretty good but a bit bulky for the neck carry method...the curved model can't be used as a necker as it does not keep the knife in a secure position for upside down carry (that has been my experience)...I wear mine on the belt with paracord thru the holes ( I hate those tec-loc systems as it moves the knife too far away from my body for my comfort) and every once and a while I put the old hair dryer (on hot)to the sheath for a couple of minutes and that seems to tighten things up a bit for a while (about three- four months) till it needs another heat treatment...but I do a lot of drawing practice (in and out) every day with the Ronin...I haven't felt a need though to go and have a custom sheath made for it...that being said whatever you do and I will repeat whatever you do DON'T PASS ON THE KNIFE!!!! I have said this before and will probably say it again, this is IMHO Spyderco's best sheath knife ever produced for SD purposes, and IMO their best knife ever made...the knife is made rock solid, it is not only a grand knife but a piece of art, and it is the closest thing to buying a custom made sheath knife without the custom made price....just go to Mr.Snody's web-site and look at the prices he would charge for such a knife...I could go on and on singing the praises of the Ronin but I won't cause this thread is pose to be about the sheath....maybe Zenheretic can chime in here he shares my 'what a great knife attitude', and has a whole mess of those Ronins and must have one of those rectanglar sheaths and may be able to shed more light on that subject for you...Don't pass on the knife, (regardless of the sheath) unless you have lots of padding material for your rump...because If you don't get one while they are still gottable you will be kicking yourself for a go many years to come...I may part with many a good knife...but you will never see me give up a Ronin....not a single one!....Doc :D

[white cloud]

i have both the square and newer tapered sheaths. i much prefer the tapered. it has a screw to adjust the tension on the knife. this is a good feature. the square also seem to better resist rolling under my sweater when worn as a neck knife. i would definitely get this knife. i will buy it if you don't want it. it is a fine knife.

white cloud

[Dr. Snubnose]

i have both the square and newer tapered sheaths. i much prefer the tapered. it has a screw to adjust the tension on the knife. this is a good feature. the square also seem to better resist rolling under my sweater when worn as a neck knife. i would definitely get this knife. i will buy it if you don't want it. it is a fine knife.

white cloud

Hey none of my tapered sheaths have a tension screw (what a great idea!)...I guess they put one on to address the issue of loose knife in the sheath thingy that I have been talking about) but I have never seen one with the tension screw of which you speak and now I starting to feel tense and screwed...LOL, have you got a pic of this animal I'd love to see it so I can then start my search for 26 sheaths with a tension screw thingy....much appreciated....Doc :D

[Mike Sastre]

The Ronin is an outstanding little knife. The problem with fit in the sheaths is not the sheath's fault (Spyderco does a better job than most manufacturers), but the inconsistancy of the micarta handles on the Ronin. I still have about five sheaths I made up on my first Ronin that I have not been able to fit to others (fits the original great) - the Ronin is one of the few that must be fitted to the customers knife to insure a good fit. That's the reason for so many incarnations of the factory sheath, and I'm betting one of the reasons for it being discontinued. It's possible to make one that would work for most, but then you'd have to build in too much material covering the handle to have a safety margin in fit - be impractical to draw at speed. Not good for a SD peice.

[eastr]

if you wan the roni look here
http://www.wildeals.com/spyderco-fb09p-ronin-p-862.html

[foggy]

I love the Ronin, but it always seem alittle to heavy to carry around on your neck all day so I use the belt thing. :) oh, I have the taperd sheath.

[Firefighter880]

Thanks for all of the replies. I guess I need to pick one up.

Eastr - That is actually where I was looking!

:spyder:

[Wali]

Hi Firefighter880,
Widealz has the triangle one-they did when I got mine anyhow. I have a couple of Ronins and will swap you a triangle sheath if you get a square. Just email me at bryanwali at aol dot com and let me know. You should get the Ronin-GREAT SD BLADE!!! I plan to get a sheath from Mike Sastre too.