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Sheaths that fit the Henckels Modernist 4" Paring Knife

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Henckels Modernist 4" Paring Knife

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Henckels Modernist 4" Paring Knife

Model 17510-101-0

Blade length4 in (102 mm)
Blade height0.87 in (22 mm)
SteelGerman stainless steel
OriginUnknown
Profile/StyleParing
BolsterYes

Matched Sheath Options

Sheaths matched to Henckels Modernist 4" Paring Knife

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Black — Plastic — Slip On

Slip On (121mm sheath length, 25mm sheath height) accommodates 4 inch (102 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 length4.76 in (121 mm)
Sheath height0.98 in (25 mm)
MaterialPlastic
RetentionFriction fit
PriceAbout $23
Dark Brown — Wood — Slip In Saya

Slip In Saya (120mm sheath length, 28mm sheath height) accommodates 4 inch (102 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 length4.72 in (120 mm)
Sheath height1.1 in (28 mm)
MaterialWood
RetentionMagnetic
PriceAbout $28
Black — Leather — Sheath

Sheath (120mm sheath length, 29.5mm sheath height) accommodates 4 inch (102 mm) blade.

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

Sheath length4.72 in (120 mm)
Sheath height1.16 in (29.5 mm)
MaterialLeather
RetentionButton
PriceAbout $29
Black — Felt — Slip On

Slip On (95mm sheath length, 28mm sheath height) accommodates 4 inch (102 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 longer than the sheath.

Sheath length3.74 in (95 mm)
Sheath height1.1 in (28 mm)
MaterialFelt
RetentionFriction fit
PriceAbout $4
Natural — Wood — Slip In Saya

Slip In Saya (120mm sheath length, 25mm sheath height) accommodates 4 inch (102 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 length4.72 in (120 mm)
Sheath height0.98 in (25 mm)
MaterialWood
RetentionMagnetic
PriceAbout $22
Black — Plastic — Slip In

Slip In (127mm sheath length, 30mm sheath height) accommodates 4 inch (102 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 runs a little taller than the blade.

Sheath length5 in (127 mm)
Sheath height1.18 in (30 mm)
MaterialPlastic
RetentionFriction fit
PriceAbout $6
Black — Felt — Slip On

Slip On (120mm sheath length, 31mm sheath height) accommodates 4 inch (102 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 length4.72 in (120 mm)
Sheath height1.22 in (31 mm)
MaterialFelt
RetentionFriction fit
PriceAbout $4
Natural — Wood — Slip In Saya

Slip In Saya (120mm sheath length, 29.4mm sheath height) accommodates 4 inch (102 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 runs a little taller than the blade.

Sheath length4.72 in (120 mm)
Sheath height1.16 in (29.4 mm)
MaterialWood
RetentionPin
PriceAbout $21
White — Plastic — Slip On

Slip On (114mm sheath length, 25mm sheath height) accommodates 4 inch (102 mm) blade.

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

Sheath length4.49 in (114 mm)
Sheath height0.98 in (25 mm)
MaterialPlastic
RetentionFriction fit
PriceAbout $10
Dark Brown — Wood — Slip In Saya

Slip In Saya (102mm sheath length, 31.75mm sheath height) accommodates 4 inch (102 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 length4.02 in (102 mm)
Sheath height1.25 in (31.8 mm)
MaterialWood
RetentionMagnetic
PriceAbout $45
Black — Plastic — Slip On

Slip On (127mm sheath length, 25mm sheath height) accommodates 4 inch (102 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 length5 in (127 mm)
Sheath height0.98 in (25 mm)
MaterialPlastic
RetentionFriction fit
PriceAbout $15
Natural — Wood — Slip In Saya

Slip In Saya (120mm sheath length, 29.4mm sheath height) accommodates 4 inch (102 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 runs a little taller than the blade.

Sheath length4.72 in (120 mm)
Sheath height1.16 in (29.4 mm)
MaterialWood
RetentionPin
PriceAbout $35

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