The sheath is very tough to snap/unsnap yes. But I think that may have been the point. Honestly, I think unless you were actively parachuting or something that the sheath can do without the velcro. In a military setting I'd almost consider it a liability because of the noise factor when taking the knife out.

However, that being said the sheath itself is amazing and I'm simply trying to offer some criticism on it, not bashing it whatsoever. I really like it, particularly for the price I got it at! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />