Choosing between a new scabbard or a second boning knife for the shop

Our main boning knife handle cracked last week, so I had to decide between buying a whole new Victorinox scabbard set for $80 or just a replacement knife for $45. I went with the single knife to save cash, but now I'm carrying it loose in my bag and it feels wrong. Anyone have a good, cheap sheath idea that won't dull the blade?

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the_alice4d ago

The basic leather blanks are a good start, but they often don't have a welt, that strip between the layers to stop the stitch line. A blade can cut right through the thread over time. I'd look for a sheath that specifically mentions having a welted edge for safety, even in that lower price range.

the_brian4d ago

You said you're carrying it loose and it feels wrong, I get that. That's asking for a cut bag or a dull blade. Have you looked at a simple leather sheath from a craft store? You can get a blank one for like ten bucks and just fold/stitch it yourself. Way cheaper than a whole new scabbard set.

rowan_barnes4d ago

Yeah, the blank sheath idea from @the_brian is solid for a quick fix. Did that with a kitchen knife once. Problem is, without that welt strip, the edge just rubs on the stitches. Wore right through the thread in a month. Had to redo the whole thing with a strip of thick leather glued in between. Takes more time but saves the blade.