Hi Brett, thanks much for your review. Sheath has come a long, long ways since the days you alluded to when the case was much thinner. At the time, we received constant feedback that the case was a little too thin and didn't provide enough grip. So, over the years, we've gradually rebuilt the case from the ground up to be even more protective with an even more refined texture. In the years since we've made our updates, the feedback has been overwhelmingly positive. Customers love how much more protective and solid Sheath feels now.
What we typically suggest to customers coming from much older versions of Sheath is to simply use the case for a few weeks. Since the difference is really just a fraction of a millimeter and a fraction of an ounce, any difference with the older versions will simply go unnoticed after you get used to the new case. Give it a shot and let us know what you think!