knife sheath
Blade's protective cover
A knife sheath is a protective cover for a knife blade, typically made of leather, plastic, or nylon.
It allows safe carrying and storage by enclosing the cutting edge: He slid the hunting knife back into its sheath.
Sheaths may attach to belts, straps, or packs for easy access.
- scabbardProtective case for blades
- blade coverProtective casing for edges
- holsterSidearm carrying case
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- leather caseContainer of tanned hide
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- blade protectorsscabbard, blade guard, edge guard, blade cover
- casescarrying case, protective case, hard case, soft case, storage case
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functional purpose
knife sheathcutting board
Surface for slicing food
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