Quick Mora sheath mod

[red_beard]

My mora had a nearly worthless belt hook on the sheath so it was time for a quick mod.

I had seen a few videos on making pvc sheaths and used the general idea of heat to soften the tab enough (~220 degrees) to use the whole thing as a belt loop. Then I just did the typical paracord cobra weave to hold it in place. Added bonus, I have around 5 feet for emergencies.

By the way, without a heat gun I had to get a little creative in my choice of a heat source.

If you try this at home, wrap the part you are heating in aluminum foil first to keep your wife happy!

 

[crimescene450]

Im the other way around I guess.

I have 2 moras, one came with a sheath thats closed, and one open. And I like the one thats open more cuz I can slide it on and off easier.

But nice modification!

 

[red_beard]

I think this got the sheath to the point of being usable. Before that, it was shove the whole thing in a pocket. It still rides a little high on a belt, but I can actually put it on a belt.

When you say open, do you mean you can slide it over the belt without running the belt through a loop? I would definitely prefer that kind of feature.

 

[crimescene450]

Its the sheath that comes with the clipper.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004NFQD1I/?tag=bcusa-20



I have a mora triflex as well and the sheath on that one is closed and very annoying. It rides super high compared to the clipper.

 

[Easy_rider75]

Im the other way around I guess.

I have 2 moras, one came with a sheath thats closed, and one open. And I like the one thats open more cuz I can slide it on and off easier.

But nice modification!

I got one with the clip on it to I like the fact I can slip it off specially if I'm out around on my bike and need to stop in a store makes easy to hide in pocket.



Nice mod on it though

 

[FrontRangeGuy]

Very creative. I'm glad straighteners are a multi-purpose tool.

 

[econnofoot]

hope no one gets plastic in their hair....

 

[red_beard]

hope no one gets plastic in their hair....

Yeah, definitely keep the heat low (this one goes from 200 - 450 and you need around 220) and wrap the plastic in foil first. Otherwise, the wife won't be happy!

 

[red_beard]

Its the sheath that comes with the clipper.

I don't think that style sheath was available when I bought mine. It is definitely an improvement.

I might not be done modding mine though, it does wear high.

 

[bartman]

That is a nifty mod Red Beard, very slick. I love this kiind of stuff. Thanks for sharing.

 

[Jennifer]

I have that same knife and the belt hanger broke off of it. I just trimmed it down and rehung it with a fabric loop.

 

[CJ60]

Forget the heat gun (or hair straightener LOL!).... A couple minutes in boiling water works great, and will never melt the plastic.... ;-)