RDR1 Knife Sheath
🟠 Updated over a year ago⚠️ Install Order · 1 step
Install in this order, then this mod last — most mods fail to load without their framework and dependencies in place.
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 1.0% endorsement rate
- 🏆 #148 of 180 Models and Textures mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
About :
This mod edits John's knife sheath to become more accurate to RDR1, with the original location next to the satchel.
DISCLAIMER: This only works on john and does not change anything for arthur.
Install instructions
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Open <RDR1 Knife Sheath (Vanilla Version)> folder and drag and drop the contents into your rdr2 directory.
Special Thanks to :
TuffyTown : For making the script/asi file.SoggyFry : For the thumbnail and for testing the mod early.
LeBakou : For showing me how to rig the knife sheath model to the gunbelt.
DerekL : For testing the mod and getting some screenshots for it.
JackSwede : For letting me use his RDR1 Knife recreation.
JhnCarter (me) : For making the knife sheath model and positioning the knife.
Features
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1. 00 - When you equip the Animation, it replaces the normal knife animation with the machete animation.
1. 00 - This time, the knife is beside the left part of the gunbelt like RDR1.
1. 01 - When you equip a coat that covers part of the gunbelt, the knife sheath and the knife itself is removed so it doesnt clip with the coats.
A cosmetic mod for Red Dead Redemption 2 that reworks John Marston's knife sheath to match its RDR1 appearance. With 75 endorsements and 7,539 downloads, it's a niche but appreciated visual fix for fans of the original game. Last updated September 2025.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Niche but appreciated by RDR fans (75 endorsements)
- Simple cosmetic fix that improves authenticity
- Active community interest (7,539 downloads)
⚠️ Cons
- Only affects the knife sheath, so impact is limited
- May conflict with other mods that alter John's outfit or weapons
- No screenshots or detailed description provided, so you're flying blind
For RDR2 players who are sticklers for accuracy and want John's gear to match his RDR1 look. If you're a casual player who doesn't notice sheath details, you can skip this one. It's purely cosmetic, so don't expect gameplay changes.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Since it's a texture/model replacement, use a mod manager like Lenny's Mod Loader to keep things organized.
- Check if you have other mods that touch John's default outfit—they might override this sheath change.
- If you're on PC, make sure your game is up to date to avoid any compatibility hiccups.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- RDR2 Mods
- Author
- JohnCarter SoggyFry LeBakou Tuffy
- Version
- 1.00
- Downloads
- 7,539
- Endorsements
- 75
- Category
- Models and Textures
- Created
- 3/9/2025
- Updated
- 9/14/2025
🔧 How to Install RDR2 Mods
Install Script Hook RDR2 first. Most mods go in game directory.
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