Skinth SP, Skinth L-Shield

Skinth is a one-man operation with the choicest materials, mostly 1000D PU Cordura (if I'm not mistaken), specializing in pocket organizers and EDC belt pouches for adventurers, survivalists, and EDC'ers alike.
Nearly all Skinths have an available range of custom options, making them both personable and extremely functional. All products are incredible well-tailored, with extreme attention to detail.


First off, I'd like to thank Eric (Metropolicity on EDCF)-without him, all my portable gear would be in shambles! He is amazing to deal with and I can't recommend his products more. Fabric, threads, and overall construction is actually overkill-so I'm not worried one bit about anything ripping, ever. Every little detail is immaculate.

Maybe you won't quite understand until you see or feel one in person-but really whats 30 bucks to get you started with a Skinth Spartan SP? You know you'll easily spend it on something else without blinking-I am, and forever will be a pouch guy-and more specifically a belt pouch guy-and MORE specifically a Skinth-belt-pouch-guy. Don't waste your time with lesser pouches. Trust me-you get class, style, and ruggedness with Skinth- you get ONE of those with other MT and phone pouches.

Skinth stock photo- courtesy of Metropolicity

Skinth SP (Smartphone)

The Skinth SP is designed to hold all iphones (I believe) and other similarly-sized phones. It also fits the iPod touch 4 with the Griffin Survivor Military Case perfectly. Since I used mine to take pictures, I have some alternative setups.


The main pocket houses all iPhone-sized smartphones

Side pockets hold Sharpes, Pens, AAA flashlights, and similar items

Front pocket Credit Cards, Business Cards, Survival Cards, Small Knife

My "Zombie Skinner" SP in custom flouro green color, custom H&K clip (extra), custom knife straps (extra), custom horizontal carry straps, magnetic button, and extra button snap (not available).

With-

• Old Phone (Samsung)
• Moleskine Volant
• Lamy Tipo
• Streamlight Microstream
• Credit Card Survival Tool
• Vic Cadet
• Derma-Safe Survival Saw

Same setup as above (subbing the phone and notebook w/ custom Kershaw One Ton & Vic Explorer







This guy can hold TONS!!

• Leatherman Wave
• Bit Holder
• Vic Explorer
• Neiko Ratchet
• Vic Cadet
• Streamlight Microstream
• iTp a3 eos

Skinth L-Shield

Skinth stock photo- courtesy of Metropolicity

The Skinth L-shield is a perfect size for a Leatherman Charge type multitool (Main pocket) and can hold up to 2 AAA sized flashlights on both side pockets.

The front pocket is perfect for the Leatherman Bit Kit, and will hold most other multitool bit holders just as well.
Other pouches don't compare- Skinths are just the perfect combination of form and function.


My one-of-a-kind "Gentleman's Skinth" in burgundy.
Custom leather accents, antique button snaps, CLASS



Composition
The first thing I noticed when I received my new Skinth L-shield was the expert craftsmanship-not surprised!

Like I said-quality is incomparable! It is just ridiculous how perfection is shown in every area of this magnificent wonder! The seams are perfectly straight, buttons are nice and snug and snap easily, no exposed threads, and the shape of course is perfectly symmetrical (as you can see )



Size/Composition
The next thing I noticed was just how small she is, and how low she sits!
She is barely noticeable on the belt, and the perfect size! People would never look twice! This is a concern for many when buying a "tactical pouch".

Usually when looking for a pouch, people (especially in the EDC community) look for military grade.
This is 1000D Cordura Nylon (am I correct, Eric?)-which is Mil-Spec and what guys on the battlefield use for backpacks and molle gear, and I might also add that I'm pretty sure Eric also always exclusively uses industrial grade thread-so you don't have to worry about seams falling apart.

Because of the durability, it could definitely serve its purpose as a "tactical" military sheath-and much less cumbersome to carry (and stealthy ). Same goes for all other Skinths. In this instance, the burgundy would serve its purpose in more canyonlike, "red rocky" terrain-but this isn't a tactical review-just showing potential and ability to hold up in any wide range of circumstances.

The leather on this, the color, the size (oh my lawd I can't believe how compact this little beauty is!), and everything about her is absolutely full of class. It is really, really hard to describe how superior Skinths are as vessels for precious cargo in comparison to other "pouches". This shouldn't even be in the pouch category-but in a class all it's own-kudos to you, Eric (of course ). I wouldn't trust my best gear in anything else (anything less*).





Contents
Leatherman Wave
Leatherman Bit Kit
Leatherman Bit Kit Extender
ITP a3 EOS upgraded
Uncle Bill's Sliver Gripper Tweezers


Accessibility
She is low on the belt, which is signature of the entire Skinth line-you will never have to reach up high to access the items. Like I said before, you'll never have to reach deep down in the Skinth or try to pinch at anything-designed for easy, top-up access. Everything slides out easily on the first try, and reenters just as easily (LM Wave, LM bit kit and extender, ITP a3, and tweezers), yet still fits snug.

The clip is incredibly strong, and seems like it's some heavy duty stainless-so I'm definitely not worried about it one bit. It's very secure, but with a push on the well designed groove at the bottom which acts as a retainer-also aids as a lever (only when removing). It seems a lot like the clips you would find on kydex/leather gun holsters.



Conclusion
I couldn't be more impressed! Eric-you did it once again!!
Seriously-if you guys have any amount of money you plan on spending on a pouch, take a chance-get a Skinth. Really, the cheapest pouch, I didn't know when I first discovered, is 25 bucks-25 bucks!(the Spartan OG, or the S-Shield). The thing is, you'll find yourself easily spending that on a firestarter you may never use, or a knife you don't really like, a keychain tool that is not an Atwood, or something you'll end up selling later on .


Seriously, there isn't a better product out there! Thank you Eric!!

*Updated* Some more pics and loadouts.

L-shield, burgundy




L-shield, Navy Blue



Fisher Space Pen
Fenix E01
Custom Kershaw Chill
Gerber Shard
Victorinox Deluxe Tinker

L-shield, Fluorescent green, custom elastic side tubes (not available)
Size of the main body are the same.
Trustfire F20
Leatherman Wave
Leatherman Bit Kit
LM extender
Staples mini pen
Vic Cadet-can fit in side pockets*


L-shield and SP in fluorescent green

Thanks! I don't really review much, and pics are just from an ipod touch
The thing is, even with the older Skinth models, you can guarantee they are much better than other companies "improving" products...but the new Skinths keep outdoing the old ones. I know you're talking about Skinth alone, but it's just the designs and process of the build that improve-not the quality. I'd be happy with any of the old Skinths-but I'm also a sucker for these beauties!

I actually wanted one of those after I got my SP-it's only gona be outdated when people have chips installed in their hands that they take calls from.

The buttons on both Skinths still look brand new-I baby them, but then again I really don't need to-these guys are meant to last. The most worn one I've seen here is Sakplumber's, but he stresses his under hard daily usage-but I'd be willing to bet he'd go through dozens and dozens of blue jeans/khaki's before he gets a new Skinth-and the thing is, he really won't need to buy a new one even then. Just for cosmetic purposes.

I can't wait for them to wear a bit! Personally, I do like the look of worn gear-as long as black doesn't turn too brownish purple

Took some more updated pics of the L-shield as requested by a fellow member here
Skinth L-shield-












Will post more of the gf's Skinth I ordered that just arrived today! Stay tuned!
Also, more pics of the SP as I carry it currently...

Here we go!

EDC time-let's put some real day to day use pics here

Thanks! I love it-was my all time edc, but I have a feeling this new L-shield in toxic is going to overthrow
Plus, gotta keep the burg classy for special occasions

On a side note-watching the old season of The Walking Dead again, and one of the episodes on today was Chupacabra.