That was just the story to cover it up I think. As even GSM logo knives have this issue, it's even worse now actually. I see loads of complaints in FB groups...
I have mixed experiences with the good 'ol dull-ex sheaths. One my srk, recon tanto and the mini hunter they did dull the edge every draw. One my large fixed blades, drop forged bowie, df survivalist and the marauder they work just fine. That being said, I still kinda hate them and wish they were just kydex or even a durable plastic like the kershaw camp machetes use.
I've never had any problem with these sheaths , but apparently many folks do .
Ka-Bar leather sheath will work just fine for the SRK and won't break the bank either.
You might want to try out the factory sheath and see if it works for you .
yeah it won't sharpen it.......I have at least a dozen plus of secure ex different models. a small handful I have are secure-dullers. weirdly I have some of the same model. one has a duller one doesn't. its a weird tolerance deal.You might want to try out the factory sheath and see if it works for you .
Not everyone and every CS sheath has this problem , or at least is not bothered by it .
Theoretically 3V should not be super easy to dull .
You can always get a replacement if you don't like the one supplied .
PS : If the CS sheath can so easily dull a knife , it should also be able to sharpen it .
I must believe you ...but find this all very confusing .
the glass in ductboard doesn't sharpen blades either. I know cause I've tried...... but it sure will kill an edge and fast as in one cut. it's not uniform enough setup, to sharpen. you can try to sharpen on your secure ex sheaths if you think it will work well. no ones gonna stop ya...I must believe you ...but find this all very confusing .
NOT intuitively obvious to me, theoretically, how any material can so easily dull an edge , but can't sharpen ?
Honestly , IDK , with my use , I've just never noticed any problem . I have tons of them .
But, I will habitually "touch-up " any knife I use a lot , before each job .
This "grueling task" takes seconds on a barely dull blade , so I can readily imagine this is a vital issue for many users who can't sharpen freehand .
Alternative sheaths , like leather or Cordura nylon etc , have many problems in a dirty , wet environment . I've owned many . They suck !
The Securex sheaths are at least cheap , strong and very washable . Extremely low maintenance . I like them !
Cold Steel is (or WAS) a bargain , high value / performance company .
If anyone needs a different sheath , please just buy one and stop crying about it !
the glass in ductboard doesn't sharpen blades either. I know cause I've tried...... but it sure will kill an edge and fast as in one cut. it's not uniform enough setup, to sharpen. you can try to sharpen on your secure ex sheaths if you think it will work well. no ones gonna stop ya...
I have bought replacement sheaths for ones that needed them. I wont shut up and stop crying about facts and truth, sorry doc. dont know why it upsets you so much that the secure ex are hit and miss. cause its true and a fact.
you've just hit the better side, but wait til ya run into one that doesn't fit at all or dulls. cause I have and no not fakes...from authorized dealers and even from cold steel themselves on one from a sale long ago.
you can not care and thats fine, but you can't say it doesn't happen. cause I know it does as I've experienced it more than once. until I did I was like you thinking these people complaining were crazy, whiny or doing something wrong......they arent crazy, whiny or doing anything wrong.
cold steel should get off their rear and fix the issue and put an end to it. til then I'll keep crying.
This problem is long standing , but if the old CS didn't fix it for whatever reason , I would save my tears: because GSM sure as heck doesn't care at all .
appreciate that Doc. ^ well written above there....
Which is really bad for long term sales of their more expensive knives / machete .
These sheathes are more acceptable on a knife that's basically still a good value , even if you replace the sheath (vs a custom priced knife that demands an excellent sheath to come with ) .
Along with poor or zero customer service /support , the future looks bleak for GSM higher end products .
I'm just PO'd because I hate seeing Cold Steel circling the bowl .
I’d recommend standing next to a hip-high table and practicing turning the pages of MAD magazines to build up the finger strength needed to remove these behemoths from the pocket.
I've never had a Cold Steel Griv-ex handled knife come out of my pocket because the designers made sure any kind of practical quick deployment was not something they thought a pocket clip was designed for.