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Sheaths that fit the Mercer Culinary Genesis 6" Flexible Boning Knife

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Mercer Culinary Genesis 6" Flexible Boning Knife

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Mercer Culinary Genesis 6" Flexible Boning Knife

Model M20206

Blade length6 in (152 mm)
Blade height0.83 in (21 mm)
SteelX50CrMoV15
OriginTaiwan
Profile/StyleBoning
BolsterYes

Matched Sheath Options

Sheaths matched to Mercer Culinary Genesis 6" Flexible Boning Knife

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Black — Plastic — Hinged

Hinged (152mm sheath length, 25mm sheath height) accommodates 6" (152 mm) blade.

Sheath length5.98 in (152 mm)
Sheath height0.98 in (25 mm)
MaterialPlastic
RetentionMagnetic
PriceAbout $17

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Black — Plastic — Slip On

Slip On (152mm sheath length, 35mm sheath height) accommodates 6" (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 taller than the blade.

Sheath length5.98 in (152 mm)
Sheath height1.38 in (35 mm)
MaterialPlastic
RetentionFriction fit
PriceAbout $6
Natural — Wood — Slip In Saya

Slip In Saya (150mm sheath length, 29.4mm sheath height) accommodates 6" (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 taller than the blade.

Sheath length5.91 in (150 mm)
Sheath height1.16 in (29.4 mm)
MaterialWood
RetentionPin
PriceAbout $35
Grey — Plastic — Slip On

Slip On (170mm sheath length, 25mm sheath height) accommodates 6" (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 length6.69 in (170 mm)
Sheath height0.98 in (25 mm)
MaterialPlastic
RetentionFriction fit
PriceAbout $6
Natural — Wood — Slip In Saya

Slip In Saya (150mm sheath length, 25mm sheath height) accommodates 6" (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 height0.98 in (25 mm)
MaterialWood
RetentionMagnetic
PriceAbout $26
Natural — Wood — Slip In Saya

Slip In Saya (150mm sheath length, 26.8mm sheath height) accommodates 6" (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 height1.06 in (26.8 mm)
MaterialWood
RetentionPin
PriceAbout $35
Black — Plastic — Slip On

Slip On (160mm sheath length, 25mm sheath height) accommodates 6" (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 height0.98 in (25 mm)
MaterialPlastic
RetentionFriction fit
PriceAbout $4
Natural — Wood — Slip In Saya

Slip In Saya (150mm sheath length, 29.4mm sheath height) accommodates 6" (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 taller than the blade.

Sheath length5.91 in (150 mm)
Sheath height1.16 in (29.4 mm)
MaterialWood
RetentionPin
PriceAbout $24
Black — Plastic — Slip On

Slip On (152mm sheath length, 25mm sheath height) accommodates 6" (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 height0.98 in (25 mm)
MaterialPlastic
RetentionFriction fit
PriceAbout $8
Korin Natural Magnolia Wood Saya Petty 150mm product photo

Korin Natural Magnolia Wood Saya Petty 150mm

Model Natural-Magnolia-Wood-Saya-Petty-150mm

Natural — Wood — Slip In Saya

Slip In Saya (150mm sheath length, 29.4mm sheath height) accommodates 6" (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 taller than the blade.

Sheath length5.91 in (150 mm)
Sheath height1.16 in (29.4 mm)
MaterialWood
RetentionFriction fit
PriceAbout $35
Black — Plastic — Slip On

Slip On (152mm sheath length, 23.81mm sheath height) accommodates 6" (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 height0.94 in (23.8 mm)
MaterialPlastic
RetentionFriction fit
PriceAbout $5

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