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Sheaths that fit the Chicago Cutlery Insignia 7" Santoku Knife

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Chicago Cutlery Insignia 7" Santoku Knife

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Chicago Cutlery Insignia 7" Santoku Knife

Blade length7 in (178 mm)
Blade height1.85 in (47 mm)
SteelHigh-carbon stainless steel
OriginChina
Profile/StyleSantoku
BolsterYes

Matched Sheath Options

Sheaths matched to Chicago Cutlery Insignia 7" Santoku Knife

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Brown — Leather — Sheath

Sheath (180mm sheath length, 52mm sheath height) accommodates 7.0 inch (178 mm) blade.

Sheath length7.09 in (180 mm)
Sheath height2.05 in (52 mm)
MaterialLeather
RetentionPin
PriceAbout $39

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Black — Plastic — Slip On

Slip On (191mm sheath length, 55mm sheath height) accommodates 7.0 inch (178 mm) blade.

Watch for: This knife has a bolster — the metal heel may prevent full insertion into a slip-in saya. Sheath runs a little longer than the blade.

Sheath length7.52 in (191 mm)
Sheath height2.17 in (55 mm)
MaterialPlastic
RetentionFriction fit
PriceAbout $6
Dark Brown — Wood — Slip In Saya

Slip In Saya (180mm sheath length, 56mm sheath height) accommodates 7.0 inch (178 mm) blade.

Watch for: This knife has a bolster — the metal heel may prevent full insertion into a slip-in saya. Sheath runs a little taller than the blade.

Sheath length7.09 in (180 mm)
Sheath height2.2 in (56 mm)
MaterialWood
RetentionMagnetic
PriceAbout $48
Black — Felt — Slip On

Slip On (177mm sheath length, 43.8mm sheath height) accommodates 7.0 inch (178 mm) blade.

Watch for: This knife has a bolster — the metal heel may prevent full insertion into a slip-in saya.

Sheath length6.97 in (177 mm)
Sheath height1.72 in (43.8 mm)
MaterialFelt
RetentionFriction fit
PriceAbout $5
Natural — Wood — Slip In Saya

Slip In Saya (180mm sheath length, 54mm sheath height) accommodates 7.0 inch (178 mm) blade.

Watch for: This knife has a bolster — the metal heel may prevent full insertion into a slip-in saya. Sheath runs a little taller than the blade.

Sheath length7.09 in (180 mm)
Sheath height2.13 in (54 mm)
MaterialWood
RetentionMagnetic
PriceAbout $44
Black — Plastic — Slip On

Slip On (203mm sheath length, 38mm sheath height) accommodates 7.0 inch (178 mm) blade.

Watch for: This knife has a bolster — the metal heel may prevent full insertion into a slip-in saya. Sheath runs a little longer than the blade.

Sheath length7.99 in (203 mm)
Sheath height1.5 in (38 mm)
MaterialPlastic
RetentionFriction fit
PriceAbout $8
Brown — Wood — Slip In Saya

Slip In Saya (187mm sheath length, 54mm sheath height) accommodates 7.0 inch (178 mm) blade.

Watch for: This knife has a bolster — the metal heel may prevent full insertion into a slip-in saya. Sheath runs a little taller than the blade.

Sheath length7.36 in (187 mm)
Sheath height2.13 in (54 mm)
MaterialWood
RetentionMagnetic
PriceAbout $30
Grey — Plastic — Slip On

Slip On (191mm sheath length, 46mm sheath height) accommodates 7.0 inch (178 mm) blade.

Watch for: This knife has a bolster — the metal heel may prevent full insertion into a slip-in saya. Sheath runs a little longer than the blade.

Sheath length7.52 in (191 mm)
Sheath height1.81 in (46 mm)
MaterialPlastic
RetentionFriction fit
PriceAbout $8
Natural — Wood — Slip In Saya

Slip In Saya (177mm sheath length, 47.2mm sheath height) accommodates 7.0 inch (178 mm) blade.

Watch for: This knife has a bolster — the metal heel may prevent full insertion into a slip-in saya.

Sheath length6.97 in (177 mm)
Sheath height1.86 in (47.2 mm)
MaterialWood
RetentionPin
PriceAbout $35

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