Folding Hunter Sheath Question

The W.R. Case & Sons Cutlery Company has a very rich history that began in 1889 when William Russell (“W.R.”), Jean, John, and Andrew Case began fashioning their knives and selling them along a wagon trail in upstate New York. The company has produced countless treasures and it continues to do so as one of the most collected brands in the world.
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cody6268
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Folding Hunter Sheath Question

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What does a period-correct sheath look like for the '65-69 6265 Folding Hunter? A couple years ago, I inherited one from my great-uncle, and still use it regularly. I'm currently using the one currently sold for the modern model, and I think it's a bit ugly, and not only that, it has the slits for a belt, instead of a loop.

Secondly, is there a good cross-draw sheath for it?
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Re: Folding Hunter Sheath Question

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RGleather could make you a cross draw sheath...and you'll like it. I can't answer the other except I think the earlier sheaths did not have a loop, just the slit since I have old ones and none have loops.
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Re: Folding Hunter Sheath Question

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The sheath shown here is the correct sheath for the period. Case offered this style from the early 60's through 1977-78. Somewhat hard to find.

This one does only have the slits rather than a loop.
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Re: Folding Hunter Sheath Question

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I have one, if I find it I will let you know it's worthless to me, I got it with a buck 110 or 112 but it will probably take me near a year to find it, if I find it you can have it, but I wouldn't hold my breath. George God bless
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