Chef knife, leather sheath, wooden saya, and blade guard arranged on a kitchen workbench

Sheaths that fit the Henckels 6.5" Chef's Knife

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Henckels 6.5" Chef's Knife

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Henckels 6.5" Chef's Knife

Model 1034257

Blade length6.5 in (165 mm)
Blade height1.73 in (44 mm)
SteelGerman stainless steel
OriginGermany
Profile/StyleChef Knife
BolsterYes

Matched Sheath Options

Sheaths matched to Henckels 6.5" Chef's Knife

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Natural — Wood — Slip In Saya

Slip In Saya (180mm sheath length, 50mm sheath height) accommodates 6.5 inch (165 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 length7.09 in (180 mm)
Sheath height1.97 in (50 mm)
MaterialWood
RetentionPin
PriceAbout $35
Dark Brown — Leather — Sheath

Sheath (165mm sheath length, 35mm sheath height) accommodates 6.5 inch (165 mm) blade.

Watch for: Blade runs a little taller than the sheath.

Sheath length6.5 in (165 mm)
Sheath height1.38 in (35 mm)
MaterialLeather
RetentionFriction fit
PriceAbout $16
Black — Plastic — Slip On

Slip On (160mm sheath length, 25mm sheath height) accommodates 6.5 inch (165 mm) blade.

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

Sheath length6.3 in (160 mm)
Sheath height0.98 in (25 mm)
MaterialPlastic
RetentionFriction fit
PriceAbout $4
Brown — Wood — Slip In Saya

Slip In Saya (168mm sheath length, 51mm sheath height) accommodates 6.5 inch (165 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 length6.61 in (168 mm)
Sheath height2.01 in (51 mm)
MaterialWood
RetentionMagnetic
PriceAbout $30
Blue — Leather — Hinged

Hinged (165mm sheath length, 41.27mm sheath height) accommodates 6.5 inch (165 mm) blade.

Watch for: Blade runs a little taller than the sheath.

Sheath length6.5 in (165 mm)
Sheath height1.62 in (41.3 mm)
MaterialLeather
RetentionMagnetic
PriceAbout $30
Black — Felt — Slip On

Slip On (160mm sheath length, 40.4mm sheath height) accommodates 6.5 inch (165 mm) blade.

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

Sheath length6.3 in (160 mm)
Sheath height1.59 in (40.4 mm)
MaterialFelt
RetentionFriction fit
PriceAbout $4
Dark Brown — Wood — Slip In Saya

Slip In Saya (165mm sheath length, 41mm sheath height) accommodates 6.5 inch (165 mm) blade.

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

Sheath length6.5 in (165 mm)
Sheath height1.61 in (41 mm)
MaterialWood
RetentionMagnetic
PriceAbout $40
Brown — Leather — Hinged

Hinged (165mm sheath length, 41mm sheath height) accommodates 6.5 inch (165 mm) blade.

Watch for: Blade runs a little taller than the sheath.

Sheath length6.5 in (165 mm)
Sheath height1.61 in (41 mm)
MaterialLeather
RetentionMagnetic
PriceAbout $30
Black — Felt — Slip On

Slip On (177mm sheath length, 43.8mm sheath height) accommodates 6.5 inch (165 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

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