Scabbards
Starting at $250
Our scabbards are built with high‑quality materials, precise craftsmanship, and great attention to detail. Each piece is designed for long‑lasting durability, reliable protection, and a clean, professional finish that elevates your gear.
Need to Know
Drop Out Scabbard​
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Most commonly purchased
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How it Works: The drop-out scabbard is designed for quick removal without pulling the axe straight up. To release the axe, lift and rotate the handle slightly upward, allowing axe head to drop out through the back opening.
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Best Use: Commonly used for pickhead axes or tools where vertical clearance is limited.
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Pros/Cons: They allow for a much faster, ergonomic draw. They often feature a swivel mechanism or a snap release to keep the tool securely in place while walking.
Covered Pick vs. Exposed Pick
Covered Pick
In this design, the scabbard completely encloses both the main cutting blade and the rear pointed pick.
​- Maximum Safety: The primary benefit is absolute protection. The sharp point of the pick is fully shrouded, meaning it cannot snag on your turnout gear, tear your bunker pants, or puncture a fellow firefighter in tight spaces. - Reduced Catch Hazards: While crawling through blacked-out environments, a covered pick ensures the tool won’t accidentally hook onto fallen wires, framing, or debris. - Bulkier Profile: Because the pouch must encompass the full width of the axe head from blade to pick, these scabbards are physically larger, wider, and can feel heavier or more cumbersome on your hip.
Exposed Pick
This design encloses the main axe blade in a protective pocket but leaves the pointed pick completely exposed, sticking out of the rear or top of the scabbard.
- Slimmer, Lighter Profile: By eliminating the extra pocket material required to house the spike, the scabbard is highly streamlined and conforms tightly to your body. - Faster Deployment: Because there is less material wrapped around the tool head, there is less friction. The axe can be drawn much faster, particularly in "drop-out" styles where you just lift a strap and pull forward. - Increased Injury/Snag Risk: The obvious drawback is that a lethal piece of steel is completely exposed on your hip. If you brush against a wall, sit down too quickly in a fire engine, or work in close quarters with a partner, the exposed spike poses a constant risk of puncture or snagging.
Drop In Scabbard​
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How it Works: The tool slides vertically into the scabbard pouch. To draw the tool, you must pull it straight up and out over the top.
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Best Use: Ideal when you have ample clearance and can reach straight up.
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Pros/Cons: They offer excellent security because the tool cannot fall out. However, if overhead clearance is restricted (e.g., crawling through tight spaces), drawing the tool vertically can be awkward or difficult.
Read Before Ordering​
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