SoD and Izula piggyback

I posted these over on BF but think they should be here as well.

Piggyback pouch sheath by River-8. My SoD landed on Christmas Eve and the madness began. I started to collect materials for the sheath, Tan 430 Deniar packcloth, tan kydex and a tan Izula from RAT Cutlery. Delivered the whole mess to River-8 on one of our Sunday koffee klatch get togethers and two weeks later was given the finished product. Questions and coments welcome.









Paired with my Silky Saw.



Getting some work done.







Thanks for looking.

Wow, that is a nice set up! River 8s stuff is always very nice.

Cool pics.

Nice set up, Snakedoc. I have heard good things about those Silky saws, but have never used one.

Very cool and nice pics.

cool pics.
very nice setup.

that ferro rod is HUGE.

what is it like 3 1/2 by 3/8 or something?

that saw does look nice too. I might have to get one.
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Very nice setup!

simple and to the point.

That is a pretty cool set-up you have there. To me, it looks like you're going with the idea of a Spec-OPS survival sheath system. I like how you approached the idea with kydex and packcloth <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif" alt="" />

Would you happen to have any pic with your system strapped on? Could you post some pics of that? I'd love to see the different ways you could don it!

Thanks for the coments. The saw is great, it is a Pocket Boy with large teeth, makes short work of most tasks.



It is pretty big! On one of our get togethers I was having some trouble getting a fire started with a LMF Army model firesteel so one of the other guys gave me this honker! It works great, and has been used a lot since I got it.

This is the only pic I have now of it being worn.


You can find more on the design at River-8's home page found here.
http://www.riverside-graphics.net/SARgear.html

The rig can be worn low like in the pic or it can be worn high by runing a belt thru the suspension system where the brass ring is.

Good setup, I plan on making something similar with my SOD and Izula.

Thx for adding the pic of you wearing it looks super functional.

Great looking pics. I really like the looks and utility of the piggy-backed sheaths. I just traded into a Chris Reeve GB, that might get one of the pb systems.

What all is in the side pouch? I see fire steel and sapwood.

Thanks for sharing.

Great knife and a great rig going there,I love the feeling of being in the wild with a sweet blade on my side.It's that ready for any situation feeling I guess.Then of course you start looking for a situation just so you can use your knife! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

Awesome looking rig! Congrats!

The more I see those sleek sheath systems with a pouch the more I want one.

did you drill the hole through the firesteel or did it come pre drilled?

i almost had an Izula...tactical pink <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" /> great pics thanks for sharing! SICK setup! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />

Sure! Here are a couple more.



Taking the drop leg attachment off.



Worn with a belt thru the suspension system.

Good deal, what would you pair it up with?

Glow stick
metal match
storm matches
fox 40 whistle
fatwood
a scraper I made out of a sawzall blade (for making fatwood dust)

No, the hole was in it when it was given to me.

Thanks for all the coments, I figured this sheath would be well recieved. The SoD is quickly becoming my favorite knife.

The SOD is a great knife! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" />

Thank you for posting the additional pics <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif" alt="" /> How is the comfort level when strapped to your thigh? Does it turn around you thigh while walking?

I like the set up. How is the Izula. I had been looking at them. Does anyone know how they compare to the swamp warden?

love the sheath. there have been a few like that up lately

It is very comfortable, little movement. The only problem I have is the lack of a good belt. I am using a cheap leather belt that tends to sag and the thigh strap drops and loosens. I am waiting on a Wilderness belt that should be the cure.

River-8 is a long time SAR guy and makes these sheaths for the SAR crowd, so belive me when I tell you that a lot of miles have been put on some of these rigs!!

The Izula is great, it could use a little more handle in my opinion. But I have fairly large hands. I think it is a little shorter than the SW. I was really trying to find a SW but for the money they were getting on the exchange I figured the Izula was my best bet.

Nice outfit! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" />

Is the pouch detachable or is it permanent part of the sheath?

It is permanent, riveted on with the copper rivets.

Awesome! It looks great, and to hear that it also feels great is functional makes it all the sweeter. A Wilderness belt will definitly solve that saggy belt problem, good choice <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif" alt="" />

I like the setup. it looks very functional for camping.

That is an awesome setup, and im diggin the Izula as well.

Nice set up +1

I think the SOD would look good with any set up. This one is nice though.

yeah i think so too.

I think the SOD is a classic since its the perfect do it all camp knife. Almost like the CT is for swamprat.

If making your own sheath, just sew a 1" strap to the large sheath allowing enough room for the handle of the smaller knife. Then attach a holster clip to the smaller sheath, allowing for a piggyback set-up or individual carry of each knife. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" />

That is a great idea!!

That is a nice looking set up. Plus when you are home it can go right into a BOB...

Thanks Doc! I have done this with a few of my sheaths so that I can carry a large and small blade together, or seperate them if so desired. It works quite well! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" />

I just outsource to to Jeff

To each their own G-Man! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> Jeff DOES do beautiful work! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" />

those pants are neato.

Now there is a term I haven't heard much lately! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

just seemed to fit. neatly.

Works for me! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

neato.

cool <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif" alt="" />