Type III
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Type
III is the sheath type closest in design and appearance to the standard
leather belt loop sheath. This is the only type that consists of three
layers of leather - one on the front, two on the back. This is done to
prevent the clip screws from coming into contact with the knife.
Advantages
- Relatively slm
- Works beautifully for all carry positions
Disadvantages
- Thicker than Type I and II
- Sits furthest from the body (see Type III - Vertical Configuration below)
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Type III - Vertical
Configuration
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As
you can see, because of the additional layer of leather on the back to
prevent metal parts from coming into contact with the knife
the sheath is thicker than both Types I and II. Further, because the
attachment screws have a minimum length, the clip sits a little further
back
from the sheath instead of flush against it. As a result, when worn on
the belt, the sheath sits
further from the body than other sheath types.
This is actually preferred by some folks, as it gives more room to grab the knife firmly, but some don't like it, so be
aware.
Note: In the newer version I replaced the rubber rings with a piece of
leather of the same dimensions and with the same holes as the G-Clip.
This eliminated the possible rocking motion at the point of attachment.
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Type III - Horizontal
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Type III - Canted
Configuration
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Type III - Cross-Draw
Configuration
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