Black — Leather — Sheath
Sheath (203mm sheath length, 50mm sheath height) accommodates 8 inch (203 mm) blade.
Sheath length7.99 in (203 mm)
Sheath height1.97 in (50 mm)
MaterialLeather
RetentionButton
PriceAbout $22
Sheaths that fit the Henckels 8" Chef Knife
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Henckels 8" Chef Knife
Model 16001-201-0
Blade length8 in (203 mm)
Blade height1.73 in (44 mm)
SteelGerman stainless steel
OriginChina
Profile/StyleChef Knife
BolsterYes
Matched Sheath Options
Sheaths matched to Henckels 8" Chef Knife
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Dark Brown — Leather — Sheath
Sheath (210mm sheath length, 50mm sheath height) accommodates 8 inch (203 mm) blade.
Sheath length8.27 in (210 mm)
Sheath height1.97 in (50 mm)
MaterialLeather
RetentionFriction fit
PriceAbout $60
Fits with caveat
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Asaya Asaya Professional Knife Edge Guard 8.5" (Slim)
Model B07TW9ZX75
Black — Plastic — Slip On
Slip On (216mm sheath length, 32mm sheath height) accommodates 8 inch (203 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 length8.5 in (216 mm)
Sheath height1.26 in (32 mm)
MaterialPlastic
RetentionFriction fit
PriceAbout $23
Chef Knives To Go CKTG Gyuto Saya 210mm A
Model SI21GYSA
Natural — Wood — Slip In Saya
Slip In Saya (210mm sheath length, 50mm sheath height) accommodates 8 inch (203 mm) blade.
Watch for: This knife has a bolster — the metal heel may prevent full insertion into a slip-in saya.
Sheath length8.27 in (210 mm)
Sheath height1.97 in (50 mm)
MaterialWood
RetentionPin
PriceAbout $35
COHOMELARS Fixed Blade Leather Sheath - Large 6.6-7.9 in blade
Model B09FGS11DP
Dark Brown — Leather — Sheath
Sheath (201mm sheath length, 35mm sheath height) accommodates 8 inch (203 mm) blade.
Watch for: Blade runs a little taller than the sheath.
Sheath length7.91 in (201 mm)
Sheath height1.38 in (35 mm)
MaterialLeather
RetentionFriction fit
PriceAbout $16
Black — Plastic — Slip On
Slip On (216mm sheath length, 55mm sheath height) accommodates 8 inch (203 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 length8.5 in (216 mm)
Sheath height2.17 in (55 mm)
MaterialPlastic
RetentionFriction fit
PriceAbout $6
Natural — Wood — Slip In Saya
Slip In Saya (210mm sheath length, 52mm sheath height) accommodates 8 inch (203 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 length8.27 in (210 mm)
Sheath height2.05 in (52 mm)
MaterialWood
RetentionMagnetic
PriceAbout $30
Black — Nylon — Sheath
Sheath (203mm sheath length, 51mm sheath height) accommodates 8 inch (203 mm) blade.
Watch for: Sheath runs a little taller than the blade.
Sheath length7.99 in (203 mm)
Sheath height2.01 in (51 mm)
MaterialNylon
RetentionFriction fit
PriceAbout $5
Messermeister Midnight Navy Leather Magnetic Edge-Guard 8.5"
Model EL085-MN
Blue — Leather — Hinged
Hinged (216mm sheath length, 53.97mm sheath height) accommodates 8 inch (203 mm) blade.
Watch for: Sheath runs a little longer than the blade. Sheath runs a little taller than the blade.
Sheath length8.5 in (216 mm)
Sheath height2.12 in (54 mm)
MaterialLeather
RetentionMagnetic
PriceAbout $35
Asaya Asaya Professional Knife Edge Guard 8.5"
Model B07TW9ZX75
Black — Plastic — Slip On
Slip On (216mm sheath length, 51mm sheath height) accommodates 8 inch (203 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 length8.5 in (216 mm)
Sheath height2.01 in (51 mm)
MaterialPlastic
RetentionFriction fit
PriceAbout $23
Chef Knives To Go CKTG Kiritsuke Saya 210mm
Model CKKISA21
Natural — Wood — Slip In Saya
Slip In Saya (210mm sheath length, 50mm sheath height) accommodates 8 inch (203 mm) blade.
Watch for: This knife has a bolster — the metal heel may prevent full insertion into a slip-in saya.
Sheath length8.27 in (210 mm)
Sheath height1.97 in (50 mm)
MaterialWood
RetentionPin
PriceAbout $35
Brown — Leather — Sheath
Sheath (225mm sheath length, 50mm sheath height) accommodates 8 inch (203 mm) blade.
Watch for: Sheath runs a little longer than the blade.
Sheath length8.86 in (225 mm)
Sheath height1.97 in (50 mm)
MaterialLeather
RetentionFriction fit
PriceAbout $402
Black — Plastic — Slip On
Slip On (203mm sheath length, 55.9mm sheath height) accommodates 8 inch (203 mm) blade.
Watch for: This knife has a bolster — the metal heel may prevent full insertion into a slip-in saya.
Sheath length7.99 in (203 mm)
Sheath height2.2 in (55.9 mm)
MaterialPlastic
RetentionFriction fit
PriceAbout $5
DChoi Designs Walnut Magnetic Saya for 5.9" Petty
Model DCD-SAYA-P150WA
Dark Brown — Wood — Slip In Saya
Slip In Saya (203mm sheath length, 48mm sheath height) accommodates 8 inch (203 mm) blade.
Watch for: This knife has a bolster — the metal heel may prevent full insertion into a slip-in saya.
Sheath length7.99 in (203 mm)
Sheath height1.89 in (48 mm)
MaterialWood
RetentionMagnetic
PriceAbout $40
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- Best fit: tested or strong dimension match with usable clearance.
- Fits with caveat: likely compatible, but height, length, or use case needs attention.
- May fit: borderline match that needs model confirmation before buying.
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