The sheaths, pictured above, for fixed blades are almost as important as the knives themselves. What’s the blade retention of the knife? Does the knife rattle in the sheath? Is any part of the blade exposed? Though leather is nice and will last a lifetime, many hardcore survivalists pass on the material because it's prone to absorb moisture, which can eventually rust your blade. At left, some ornamental knifes are considered “safe queens,� meaning they're intended to be fondled and admired or otherwise stored in a safe, but never dedicated for hard use.
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