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Sheaths that fit the Zwilling Pro 5.5" Flexible Boning Knife

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Zwilling Pro 5.5" Flexible Boning Knife

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Zwilling Pro 5.5" Flexible Boning Knife

Model 38404-143

Blade length5.5 in (140 mm)
Blade height1.18 in (30 mm)
SteelSpecial formula high-carbon stainless steel (FRIODUR)
OriginGermany
Profile/StyleBoning
BolsterYes

Matched Sheath Options

Sheaths matched to Zwilling Pro 5.5" Flexible Boning Knife

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Natural — Wood — Slip In Saya

Slip In Saya (150mm sheath length, 38mm sheath height) accommodates 5.5" (140 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 height1.5 in (38 mm)
MaterialWood
RetentionMagnetic
PriceAbout $30
Black — Felt — Slip On

Slip On (150mm sheath length, 37.2mm sheath height) accommodates 5.5" (140 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 5.5" (140 mm) blade.

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

Sheath length6.5 in (165 mm)
Sheath height1.38 in (35 mm)
MaterialLeather
RetentionFriction fit
PriceAbout $16
Black — Plastic — Hinged

Hinged (165mm sheath length, 25mm sheath height) accommodates 5.5" (140 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 height0.98 in (25 mm)
MaterialPlastic
RetentionMagnetic
PriceAbout $17
Natural — Wood — Slip In Saya

Slip In Saya (150mm sheath length, 25mm sheath height) accommodates 5.5" (140 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 height0.98 in (25 mm)
MaterialWood
RetentionMagnetic
PriceAbout $26
Black — Felt — Slip On

Slip On (160mm sheath length, 40.4mm sheath height) accommodates 5.5" (140 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 length6.3 in (160 mm)
Sheath height1.59 in (40.4 mm)
MaterialFelt
RetentionFriction fit
PriceAbout $4
Natural — Wood — Slip In Saya

Slip In Saya (150mm sheath length, 33mm sheath height) accommodates 5.5" (140 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 height1.3 in (33 mm)
MaterialWood
RetentionPin
PriceAbout $25
Black — Plastic — Hinged

Hinged (164mm sheath length, 25mm sheath height) accommodates 5.5" (140 mm) blade.

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

Sheath length6.46 in (164 mm)
Sheath height0.98 in (25 mm)
MaterialPlastic
RetentionLatch
PriceAbout $17
Grey — Plastic — Slip On

Slip On (140mm sheath length, 34mm sheath height) accommodates 5.5" (140 mm) blade.

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

Sheath length5.51 in (140 mm)
Sheath height1.34 in (34 mm)
MaterialPlastic
RetentionFriction fit
PriceAbout $9
Natural — Wood — Slip In Saya

Slip In Saya (150mm sheath length, 29.4mm sheath height) accommodates 5.5" (140 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 height1.16 in (29.4 mm)
MaterialWood
RetentionPin
PriceAbout $35
Black — Plastic — Slip On

Slip On (152mm sheath length, 35mm sheath height) accommodates 5.5" (140 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

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