Benchmade Fixed Griptilian Sheath Mod

The Benchmade Fixed Griptilian is a fine knife that comes with a fine sheath.

However, I took issue with the placement of the snap strap. It's high enough that the shape of the handle allows the knife to slide upward until the heel of the knife is against the snap catch, exposing the blade.

I decided to relocate the snap strap so it would be more accessible, and hold the knife more securely.

I removed the strap from the top of the sheath, and cut off the end of the strap with the bottom snap on it. I cleaned up the edges of nylon with a lighter, and epoxied the bottom snap square to the outside of the sheath, under one of the straps. (this took a bit of fitting) I also cut a small relief in the horizontal strap so the bottom of the snap was not covered. (right above the "M" on the benchmade logo)


I then epoxied the rest of the strap to the plastic back behind the end of the grip. This takes a bit of fitting, so make sure you get it right by testing it before the epoxy dries!

Note the angle, and the small relief cut in the strap for where it wraps around the grip.

Done! Nice and smooth, exposed handle, secure lock-up, and convenient to unsnap and draw.


The only point of caution is sheathing the blade, because the strap likes to fold over the opening right where the knife passes. Be sure you draw the strap back before inserting the blade.