Black — Plastic — Slip On
Slip On (152mm sheath length, 35mm sheath height) accommodates 5.5" (140 mm) blade.
Sheath length5.98 in (152 mm)
Sheath height1.38 in (35 mm)
MaterialPlastic
RetentionFriction fit
PriceAbout $6
Sheaths that fit the Shun Sora 5.5" Hollow Ground Santoku
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Shun Sora 5.5" Hollow Ground Santoku
Model VB0718
Blade length5.5 in (140 mm)
Blade height1.5 in (38.1 mm)
SteelVG10, 3-layer composite
OriginJapan
Profile/StyleSantoku
BolsterNo
Matched Sheath Options
Sheaths matched to Shun Sora 5.5" Hollow Ground Santoku
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Chef Knives To Go CKTG Black Felt Knife Guard 5.5" / 150mm
Model CKBLFEKNGU27
Black — Felt — Slip On
Slip On (150mm sheath length, 37.2mm sheath height) accommodates 5.5" (140 mm) blade.
Sheath length5.91 in (150 mm)
Sheath height1.46 in (37.2 mm)
MaterialFelt
RetentionFriction fit
PriceAbout $4
PATIKIL PATIKIL ABS Knife Cover Sleeves for 5" Santoku Knife, 6 Pack
Model B0CXMYV4M5
Grey — Plastic — Slip On
Slip On (140mm sheath length, 34mm sheath height) accommodates 5.5" (140 mm) blade.
Sheath length5.51 in (140 mm)
Sheath height1.34 in (34 mm)
MaterialPlastic
RetentionFriction fit
PriceAbout $9
Black — Plastic — Slip On
Slip On (152mm sheath length, 51mm sheath height) accommodates 5.5" (140 mm) blade.
Sheath length5.98 in (152 mm)
Sheath height2.01 in (51 mm)
MaterialPlastic
RetentionFriction fit
PriceAbout $7
Messermeister Utility Edge-Guard - 6"
Model EGS-06U
Black — Plastic — Slip On
Slip On (152mm sheath length, 23.81mm sheath height) accommodates 5.5" (140 mm) blade.
Sheath length5.98 in (152 mm)
Sheath height0.94 in (23.8 mm)
MaterialPlastic
RetentionFriction fit
PriceAbout $5
Mercer Culinary Knife Guard 6" x 1" (M33111P)
Model M33111P
Black — Plastic — Slip On
Slip On (152mm sheath length, 25mm sheath height) accommodates 5.5" (140 mm) blade.
Sheath length5.98 in (152 mm)
Sheath height0.98 in (25 mm)
MaterialPlastic
RetentionFriction fit
PriceAbout $8
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Chef Knives To Go CKTG Black Felt Knife Guard 6" / 160mm
Model CKBLFEKNGU6
Black — Felt — Slip On
Slip On (160mm sheath length, 40.4mm sheath height) accommodates 5.5" (140 mm) blade.
Watch for: Sheath runs a little longer than the blade.
Sheath length6.3 in (160 mm)
Sheath height1.59 in (40.4 mm)
MaterialFelt
RetentionFriction fit
PriceAbout $4
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Natural — Wood — Slip In Saya
Slip In Saya (160mm sheath length, 47mm sheath height) accommodates 5.5" (140 mm) blade.
Watch for: Sheath runs a little longer than the blade. Sheath runs a little taller than the blade.
Sheath length6.3 in (160 mm)
Sheath height1.85 in (47 mm)
MaterialWood
RetentionPin
PriceAbout $43
Messermeister Midnight Navy Leather Magnetic Edge-Guard 6.5"
Model EL065-MN
Blue — Leather — Hinged
Hinged (165mm sheath length, 41.27mm sheath height) accommodates 5.5" (140 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
Black — Plastic — Slip In
Slip In (152mm sheath length, 46mm sheath height) accommodates 5.5" (140 mm) blade.
Watch for: Sheath runs a little taller than the blade.
Sheath length5.98 in (152 mm)
Sheath height1.81 in (46 mm)
MaterialPlastic
RetentionFriction fit
PriceAbout $6
Black — Felt — Slip On
Slip On (160mm sheath length, 50mm sheath height) accommodates 5.5" (140 mm) blade.
Watch for: Sheath runs a little longer than the blade.
Sheath length6.3 in (160 mm)
Sheath height1.97 in (50 mm)
MaterialFelt
RetentionFriction fit
PriceAbout $4
Brown — Leather — Hinged
Hinged (165mm sheath length, 41mm sheath height) accommodates 5.5" (140 mm) blade.
Watch for: Sheath runs a little longer than the blade.
Sheath length6.5 in (165 mm)
Sheath height1.61 in (41 mm)
MaterialLeather
RetentionMagnetic
PriceAbout $30
Wüsthof Narrow Blade Guard — up to 4.5" (SKU 2069640201)
Model 2069640201
White — Plastic — Slip On
Slip On (132mm sheath length, 25mm sheath height) accommodates 5.5" (140 mm) blade.
Watch for: Blade runs a little longer than the sheath.
Sheath length5.2 in (132 mm)
Sheath height0.98 in (25 mm)
MaterialPlastic
RetentionFriction fit
PriceAbout $10
Messermeister Black Leather Magnetic Edge-Guard 6.5"
Model EL065-BK
Black — Leather — Sheath
Sheath (165mm sheath length, 41mm sheath height) accommodates 5.5" (140 mm) blade.
Watch for: Sheath runs a little longer than the blade.
Sheath length6.5 in (165 mm)
Sheath height1.61 in (41 mm)
MaterialLeather
RetentionMagnetic
PriceAbout $30
Black — Plastic — Slip On
Slip On (160mm sheath length, 25mm sheath height) accommodates 5.5" (140 mm) blade.
Watch for: Sheath runs a little longer than the blade.
Sheath length6.3 in (160 mm)
Sheath height0.98 in (25 mm)
MaterialPlastic
RetentionFriction fit
PriceAbout $4
Black — Plastic — Slip On
Slip On (165mm sheath length, 25mm sheath height) accommodates 5.5" (140 mm) blade.
Watch for: Sheath runs a little longer than the blade.
Sheath length6.5 in (165 mm)
Sheath height0.98 in (25 mm)
MaterialPlastic
RetentionFriction fit
PriceAbout $2
Messermeister Chef's Edge-Guard 6"
Model EGS-06C
Black — Plastic — Slip On
Slip On (165mm sheath length, 49mm sheath height) accommodates 5.5" (140 mm) blade.
Watch for: Sheath runs a little longer than the blade.
Sheath length6.5 in (165 mm)
Sheath height1.93 in (49 mm)
MaterialPlastic
RetentionFriction fit
PriceAbout $8
How matches are ranked
- 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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