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

Sheaths that fit the Henckels 6" Chef Knife

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Henckels 6" Chef Knife

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Henckels 6" Chef Knife

Model 31161-161-0

Blade length6 in (152 mm)
Blade height1.5 in (38 mm)
SteelGerman stainless steel
OriginSpain
Profile/StyleChef Knife
BolsterYes

Matched Sheath Options

Sheaths matched to Henckels 6" Chef Knife

Fits with caveat

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Natural — Wood — Slip In Saya

Slip In Saya (150mm sheath length, 38mm sheath height) accommodates 6 inch (152 mm) blade.

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

Sheath length5.91 in (150 mm)
Sheath height1.5 in (38 mm)
MaterialWood
RetentionMagnetic
PriceAbout $30
Black — Felt — Slip On

Slip On (150mm sheath length, 37.2mm sheath height) accommodates 6 inch (152 mm) blade.

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

Sheath length5.91 in (150 mm)
Sheath height1.46 in (37.2 mm)
MaterialFelt
RetentionFriction fit
PriceAbout $4
Dark Brown — Leather — Sheath

Sheath (165mm sheath length, 35mm sheath height) accommodates 6 inch (152 mm) blade.

Watch for: Sheath runs a little longer than the blade. 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
Natural — Wood — Slip In Saya

Slip In Saya (150mm sheath length, 33mm sheath height) accommodates 6 inch (152 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 length5.91 in (150 mm)
Sheath height1.3 in (33 mm)
MaterialWood
RetentionPin
PriceAbout $25
Black — Felt — Slip On

Slip On (160mm sheath length, 40.4mm sheath height) accommodates 6 inch (152 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 inch (152 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 length6.5 in (165 mm)
Sheath height1.61 in (41 mm)
MaterialWood
RetentionMagnetic
PriceAbout $40
Black — Plastic — Slip On

Slip On (152mm sheath length, 35mm sheath height) accommodates 6 inch (152 mm) blade.

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

Sheath length5.98 in (152 mm)
Sheath height1.38 in (35 mm)
MaterialPlastic
RetentionFriction fit
PriceAbout $6
Blue — Leather — Hinged

Hinged (165mm sheath length, 41.27mm sheath height) accommodates 6 inch (152 mm) blade.

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

Sheath length6.5 in (165 mm)
Sheath height1.62 in (41.3 mm)
MaterialLeather
RetentionMagnetic
PriceAbout $30
Natural — Wood — Slip In Saya

Slip In Saya (150mm sheath length, 29.4mm sheath height) accommodates 6 inch (152 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 length5.91 in (150 mm)
Sheath height1.16 in (29.4 mm)
MaterialWood
RetentionPin
PriceAbout $35

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