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Subhilt Fighter Sheaths

"The Southern Comfort"

The Knife Industry Standard for Bowie Knife Carry

River City Sheaths offers the SOUTHERN COMFORT for larger fixed blade knives. These sheaths deploy swiftly, ride easy on the carry and generally stay put until you need your knife. An easy working blend of something new and something old. I own three Southern Comfort sheaths and I really like them.

James A. Keating

Lynn Thompson of Cold Steel Knives has been carrying his Bowies in Southern Comfort since the Trailmaster was their top of the line Bowie.

The sheath is put behind the belt or IWB, and the stud prevents it from slipping below the belt. This is a very versatile form of carry because the knife is easy on/off, and can be put in an infinite number of positions, angles and heights. The stud does not necessarily have to bottom out on the belt, and pressure from the belt will help to hold the knife close to the body and keep it secure. Tension holding the knife, and the all important release, must be balanced properly with this sheath, so the knife should be sent in for a custom fit.

A simple, versatile way of carrying a knife IWB or behind the belt using a stud or "frog" to prevent the sheath from slipping below belt level - provides multiple positions and carry angles. Because it is a "floating" system, it also allows a very discreet carry of rather large knives, and was the traditional method of toting a Bowie back when every well-dressed gentleman in the South carried one. Credit Master Bladesmith and consummate Southern gentleman, Bill Bagwell, for opening my eyes to this truly effective way of keeping a comforting amount of steel close at hand.


The Natchez Bowie	The Fortress	Laredo Bowie

Cold Steele Laredo	The Gambler	OSS Subhilt Fighter

This is my personal custom Bill Bagwell knife in the Southern Comfort Sheath in Coyote Brown. This custom knife has a stag handle and carries very nice in the Southern Comfort.

We can make a custom Southern Comfort Sheath for your knife. Custom orders are 3 to 6 month wait and you must send us your knife. Every SC is made directly to and for the exact knife that it will hold.

.....Good things are worth waiting for eh?

See our packages page for pricing and details on all custom sheaths