ok, so you're on the east coast then. Gotcha. and Yes, it is a very worn out sheath. The corner is coming apart from rubbing, and the rest of the damage is visible. it held up pretty well, I've owned that blade since I turned 18, so 5 years. the Belt clip on the back is really sturdy, and I was thinking maybe there would be a way to take it out of leather (cutting probably) and incorporating it into a kydex sheath. Would that be easier said then done?