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Sheaths that fit the MAC Chef Series 8.5" Chef's Knife

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

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MAC Chef Series 8.5" Chef's Knife

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MAC Chef Series 8.5" Chef's Knife

Model HB-85

Blade length8.4 in (213 mm)
Blade height1.63 in (41.4 mm)
SteelMAC proprietary high-carbon chrome molybdenum vanadium steel
OriginJapan
Profile/StyleChef Knife
BolsterNo

Matched Sheath Options

Sheaths matched to MAC Chef Series 8.5" Chef's Knife

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Grey — Plastic — Slip On

Slip On (216mm sheath length, 25mm sheath height) accommodates 8.5 inch (213 mm) blade.

Sheath length8.5 in (216 mm)
Sheath height0.98 in (25 mm)
MaterialPlastic
RetentionFriction fit
PriceAbout $6
Black — Plastic — Slip On

Slip On (216mm sheath length, 51mm sheath height) accommodates 8.5 inch (213 mm) blade.

Sheath length8.5 in (216 mm)
Sheath height2.01 in (51 mm)
MaterialPlastic
RetentionFriction fit
PriceAbout $23
Black — Plastic — Slip On

Slip On (210mm sheath length, 28mm sheath height) accommodates 8.5 inch (213 mm) blade.

Sheath length8.27 in (210 mm)
Sheath height1.1 in (28 mm)
MaterialPlastic
RetentionFriction fit
PriceAbout $25

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Black — Plastic — Slip On

Slip On (216mm sheath length, 55mm sheath height) accommodates 8.5 inch (213 mm) blade.

Watch for: Sheath runs a little taller 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, 50mm sheath height) accommodates 8.5 inch (213 mm) blade.

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

Sheath length8.27 in (210 mm)
Sheath height1.97 in (50 mm)
MaterialWood
RetentionPin
PriceAbout $35
Dark Brown — Leather — Sheath

Sheath (210mm sheath length, 50mm sheath height) accommodates 8.5 inch (213 mm) blade.

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

Sheath length8.27 in (210 mm)
Sheath height1.97 in (50 mm)
MaterialLeather
RetentionFriction fit
PriceAbout $60
Natural — Wood — Slip In Saya

Slip In Saya (210mm sheath length, 50mm sheath height) accommodates 8.5 inch (213 mm) blade.

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

Sheath length8.27 in (210 mm)
Sheath height1.97 in (50 mm)
MaterialWood
RetentionPin
PriceAbout $35
Brown — Leather — Sheath

Sheath (216mm sheath length, 50mm sheath height) accommodates 8.5 inch (213 mm) blade.

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

Sheath length8.5 in (216 mm)
Sheath height1.97 in (50 mm)
MaterialLeather
RetentionMagnetic
PriceAbout $35
Grey — Plastic — Slip On

Slip On (229mm sheath length, 38.1mm sheath height) accommodates 8.5 inch (213 mm) blade.

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

Sheath length9.02 in (229 mm)
Sheath height1.5 in (38.1 mm)
MaterialPlastic
RetentionFriction fit
PriceAbout $3

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