Well I never! My black open sheath with silver buttons has shipped (UK). Ordered on 10 September 2025, only 4 months wait 
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My Black Open Sheath should finally be here tomorrow.
That's ridiculous. I hope they offered you something as goodwill after that wait.Well I never! My black open sheath with silver buttons has shipped (UK). Ordered on 10 September 2025, only 4 months wait
A paltry 25% discount and a 20% code for use until the end of March, for waiting over 4 months.
Has anyone experienced any fit issues with their Sheath cases for the iPhone 17 (or 17 Pro models)?
I bought two Sheath covers for my iPhone 17 in December, and they arrived shortly before Christmas, so I can't complain about the delivery time. However, I have experienced a strange fit error that I have not experienced before on Sheath - and I have had Sheath covers on my 15 Pro, 16 and 16e.
The thing is that the sides of the cover do not fit perfectly. I don't know if it is the sides that are too loose, or if it is the metal buttons that have a bad fit, so they push the sides out of the cover. But it results in that when I grab my iPhone, the sides give a click, as if it clicks in, and when I let go, the sides click out again.
They are a bit difficult to explain. But I will try to upload a video, so you can hear it.
I am in dialogue with Caudabe, who acknowledge the problem. They have apparently had a few covers that behave like this. I have just been lucky enough to get two that do. Until today I have only used one, but then wanted to try the other cover. At first, it sat fine. But after sitting on it for a few hours, the sides also started to click.
I bought two Sheath covers for my iPhone 17 in December, and they arrived shortly before Christmas, so I can't complain about the delivery time. However, I have experienced a strange fit error that I have not experienced before on Sheath - and I have had Sheath covers on my 15 Pro, 16 and 16e.
The thing is that the sides of the cover do not fit perfectly. I don't know if it is the sides that are too loose, or if it is the metal buttons that have a bad fit, so they push the sides out of the cover. But it results in that when I grab my iPhone, the sides give a click, as if it clicks in, and when I let go, the sides click out again.
They are a bit difficult to explain. But I will try to upload a video, so you can hear it.
I am in dialogue with Caudabe, who acknowledge the problem. They have apparently had a few covers that behave like this. I have just been lucky enough to get two that do. Until today I have only used one, but then wanted to try the other cover. At first, it sat fine. But after sitting on it for a few hours, the sides also started to click.
I had the same issue, most noticeable between power button and camera control. I also had an uncomfortable seam primarily on the volume button side. It felt like an unrefined product.
@MM301 It sounds like you've been "unlucky" too.
It's such a shame because in my opinion these are the best covers. But it's like the quality has gone down.
I have uploaded a video so I can better illustrate what I mean:
It's such a shame because in my opinion these are the best covers. But it's like the quality has gone down.
I have uploaded a video so I can better illustrate what I mean:
Hmm. It's starting to seem like this is a general problem with Sheath covers for the 17 series. Does anyone have an idea what could be causing this? Is it the metal buttons that are too big, so they are squeezing the cover out?
I have a Sheath precise for my 17 Pro Max, no noises, except slight rattle from the buttons.