Your knife-building project isn’t over until you’ve got your newly built custom knife in the right sheath. Architect Knives offers a tremendous selection of survival knife sheaths in leather and durable Kydex. Left- and right-handed users will find danglers and hip-mounted styles for all Architect Knives blade lengths in our knife sheath collection!
All AK Blades, Handles, Sheaths, and 98%
of our Accessories are made In The USA.
Industry-leading unconditional Transferable
Warranty. If you break it, we’ll either refund or
replace it and pay shipping.
The Architect Knives buying experience is unlike
any other; these quality knives will last and can
be passed down to the next generation.
Building your blade with Architect Knives opens the door to a world of components for creating a superior EDC knife, including the sheath you’ll carry it in. We believe in freedom of choice, so we give a huge range of options, from carry styles to sheath materials. Find your ideal sheath in Knife BUILDERS, or browse our leather and Kydex collections. For every blade length, you’ll find a corresponding sheath designed for EDC security and style in precision!
Architect Knives invites you to enjoy our modern custom knife buying experience. With our innovative approach, you find everything you need to create the perfect companion knife for camping and bushcraft, work and DIY, and more! Made in the USA, the products you find here are all of the highest quality. Get your knife your way at Architect Knives with free US shipping and our guarantee of 100% satisfaction.
While the best material depends on your exact needs, the short answer for tactical purposes is “yes”. Kydex is a weatherproof, exceptionally durable material that’s lightweight and easy to clean. So, leather has the scent, patina, and nostalgia factor. And it’s beautiful! But for practical wear and tear, you can’t beat a Kydex knife sheath. You’ll have that EDC knife sheath for a long time!
It’s almost universally agreed that the best place to carry an EDC knife is in its sheath and at the waist. But opinions vary when it comes to “how.” One camp prefers the “dangler,” whereby your knife dangles from a loop instead of clipping on at the waistband. But honestly, it boils down to taste!
Yes, and that’s one of the cons some users see for leather knife sheaths. The leather sheath will collapse, especially if you carry IWB (inside the waistband). The Kydex sheath doesn’t do that, so it’s easier to reintroduce the knife to the sheath while still wearing the sheath. That said, leather allows silent drawing, which Kydex doesn’t do! Many people also prefer the color options available with Kydex, while others appreciate the look and feel of leather.
Shipping Paused Until 9/20/25 during move to new warehouse (will ship sooner if possible).
