Sheath rattle - I don't get it

[JAB]

Okay, so when watching or reading reviews about various knives that have kydex sheaths - especially neck knives - one frequent complaint about  a knife and sheath that the reviewer otherwise really likes is that the knife rattles in the sheath.  The thing is, at least on the video reviews, it seems like they usually have to shake the sheath pretty hard to get the knife to produce the rattle they are trying to demonstrate.  My reaction is generally, "So, what?"  I mean, if it rattled all the time under normal conditions then that would be one thing.  If it rattled just from walking, sitting, standing up and that sort of thing then, yeah, it would at least be an annoyance.  From what I have seen, however, it would take something more like doing jumping jacks to get any noticeable rattle - and in such a case I think that a person doing jumping jacks would draw a lot more attention than a knife rattling in its sheath a little bit.

 

Further, I could understand the concern if the person wearing the knife were in a situation where they were trying to launch a stealth attack or quietly begin a tactical entry.  I could understand the concern if the person were going to be wearing the knife while stalking game.  But for an EDC knife that probably won't rattle under normal, walking, sitting, standing I just don't get it.  I mean, even if it did rattle, sometimes, under normal conditions (which seems unlikely) most people (other than the wearer) are unlikely to even notice.  It isn't like the average person is going to stop what they are doing and say, "Hark, methinks I hear the distinctive rattle of a neck knife in a kydex sheath!  Man the ballistas!"

 

So, while I can understand that it would be very annoying to the wearer if a knife constantly rattled in the sheath under normal, daily conditions - and I wouldn't want to carry such a knife/sheath combination - I just don't get why it is that big a deal if a knife produces some rattle in the sheath when you shake the snot out of it.  Being that many reviewers make such a big deal out of it, however, I wonder if I am missing something.  Maybe you guys can help me gain a better understanding.

Edited June 9, 2015 by JAB

[Caster]

Some folks are just whining bitches.  

[gjohnsoniv]

It's for lack of other complaints and a sense of worth in finding a "fault in the product." I like the way Caster words it though.

[peejman]

Perhaps it rattles when they exercise?  It distracts them from Lady Gaga blaring through their ear buds. 

[xjsnake]

I guess I need to get a neck knife so I can complain too... haha

[JAB]

Thanks for confirming what I expected, guys.

Edited June 9, 2015 by JAB

[Grand Torino]

I find "most" kydex sheaths will rattle a bit.....some much more than others. There is a fine line on kydex where they may rattle a bit or be so tight it's a bit difficult to get the blade out. I have a couple sheaths from professional makers that will rattle if you work at it enough.

[Clod Stomper]

Perhaps it rattles when they exercise? It distracts them from Lady Gaga blaring through their ear buds.

This. It's the exact reason I use leather sheaths when I'm doing my barrē.