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Sheaths that fit the Global Classic 8.7" Bread Knife

Every sheath below is matched to this knife's blade length and heel height, with fit notes for each.

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Global Classic 8.7" Bread Knife

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Global Classic 8.7" Bread Knife

Model GS-61

Blade length8.7 in (220 mm)
Blade height1.22 in (31 mm)
SteelCROMOVA 18 stainless steel
OriginJapan
Profile/StyleBread Knife
BolsterNo

Matched Sheath Options

Sheaths matched to Global Classic 8.7" Bread Knife

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Top picks
Grey — Plastic — Slip On

Slip On (229mm sheath length, 38.1mm sheath height) accommodates 8.66 in (220 mm) blade.

Sheath length9.02 in (229 mm)
Sheath height1.5 in (38.1 mm)
MaterialPlastic
RetentionFriction fit
PriceAbout $3
Grey — Plastic — Slip On

Slip On (216mm sheath length, 25mm sheath height) accommodates 8.66 in (220 mm) blade.

Sheath length8.5 in (216 mm)
Sheath height0.98 in (25 mm)
MaterialPlastic
RetentionFriction fit
PriceAbout $6

Fits with caveat

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Natural — Wood — Slip In Saya

Slip In Saya (240mm sheath length, 34mm sheath height) accommodates 8.66 in (220 mm) blade.

Watch for: Sheath runs a little longer than the blade.

Sheath length9.45 in (240 mm)
Sheath height1.34 in (34 mm)
MaterialWood
RetentionPin
PriceAbout $35
Black — Plastic — Slip On

Slip On (240mm sheath length, 28mm sheath height) accommodates 8.66 in (220 mm) blade.

Watch for: Sheath runs a little longer than the blade.

Sheath length9.45 in (240 mm)
Sheath height1.1 in (28 mm)
MaterialPlastic
RetentionFriction fit
PriceAbout $26
Natural — Wood — Slip In Saya

Slip In Saya (241mm sheath length, 34mm sheath height) accommodates 8.66 in (220 mm) blade.

Watch for: Sheath runs a little longer than the blade.

Sheath length9.49 in (241 mm)
Sheath height1.34 in (34 mm)
MaterialWood
RetentionPin
PriceAbout $56
Natural — Wood — Slip In Saya

Slip In Saya (240mm sheath length, 35mm sheath height) accommodates 8.66 in (220 mm) blade.

Watch for: Sheath runs a little longer than the blade.

Sheath length9.45 in (240 mm)
Sheath height1.38 in (35 mm)
MaterialWood
RetentionPin
PriceAbout $35
Natural — Wood — Slip In Saya

Slip In Saya (240mm sheath length, 34mm sheath height) accommodates 8.66 in (220 mm) blade.

Watch for: Sheath runs a little longer than the blade.

Sheath length9.45 in (240 mm)
Sheath height1.34 in (34 mm)
MaterialWood
RetentionPin
PriceAbout $37
Natural — Wood — Slip In Saya

Slip In Saya (240mm sheath length, 35mm sheath height) accommodates 8.66 in (220 mm) blade.

Watch for: Sheath runs a little longer than the blade.

Sheath length9.45 in (240 mm)
Sheath height1.38 in (35 mm)
MaterialWood
RetentionMagnetic
PriceAbout $70
Natural — Wood — Slip In Saya

Slip In Saya (240mm sheath length, 35mm sheath height) accommodates 8.66 in (220 mm) blade.

Watch for: Sheath runs a little longer than the blade.

Sheath length9.45 in (240 mm)
Sheath height1.38 in (35 mm)
MaterialWood
RetentionPin
PriceAbout $33
Natural — Wood — Slip In Saya

Slip In Saya (240mm sheath length, 35mm sheath height) accommodates 8.66 in (220 mm) blade.

Watch for: Sheath runs a little longer than the blade.

Sheath length9.45 in (240 mm)
Sheath height1.38 in (35 mm)
MaterialWood
RetentionPin
PriceAbout $21

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