Adjustable sheaths

David Brown

David Brown

Kydex Sheath and Holster Artist :)
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Hi Everybody,

I started working on these about 5 or 6 years ago, but shelved it, because I was too busy to really work on it & I got frustrated because my original design did not work.

I even told Jerry & Andre about it, & they were interested, but like I said it got shelved.

I thought I could do it like I make my holsters but that did not work right.

I have since changed the way I make my holsters ( about a year ago) & about 3 weeks ago I found a way to apply it to sheaths.

This works best on larger sheath but I may come up with a way to apply it to smaller ones.

Here are some pics.

Let me know what you think ?

I use the same rubber washers I use on holsters & the same oval head SS oxide coated screws.

It works awesome & I have made a few for my knives this way.

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Here are three stacked up

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Here is a pic showing that you can still use the talon hole lock (with some para-cord)

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This is a experimental one I did that I did not like because it was in line with the tec-loc & when you cinched the screw down for the tec-loc it tightened the sheath :rolleyes:

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Here is another view of it.

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I will be offering this in the future for an extra 5.00 per sheath ?

Thanks for checking it out.:D
 
Looks interesting. I take it that it allows you to uber-secure your Busse in its sheath. Could be very cool for an inverted rig too.

I have been thinking about having someone who makes kydex sheaths (not that you would know anyone like that :D ) make me a ankle rig for my AD.

It would be inverted and secured to the inside of the calf. Given the weight of the AD it would help to have a tab release with a pin that drops through the talon hole. This would allow me to carry my AD in slacks. Just a thought...

Heck if I am willing to walk a little funny and remove my pants to draw it you could make me one for my FFBM too! :eek:

Either way I need to talk with you about an IWB but with a static line design for the same AD, a field rig for my SFNO and FFBM so this my be an interesting feature to pursue.
 
Looking good! :)

Dont forget to drop by the sheath forum and say hi!
 
Looks good Dave! :thumbup: I've made a couple that way and they work pretty well. I do the same, using the rubber spacers like that. I've also tried using small diameter rubber hose cut down to different sizes. I got the idea for the adjustable tensioner quite a few years ago after seeing how Blade Tech used that set up on their pistol holsters.

I believe David E does something similar on his pistol and knife sheaths, and Steelnut has recently started doing it also.

I think it would be a great addition to your already great sheaths!! :thumbup:

-Dan
 
I Like it.

I said it before and I'll say it again, this makes a single custom sheath where you can put different thicknesses of the same model into the same sheath, adds versatillity.




Buy Brown, I do.
 
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Yea but David's, sheaths do not suck!!!
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Please clarify your meaning here. Your misplaced comma makes it possible to read it at least 3 ways.

Mr. Brown makes a fine product. I especially like his newer design that has something of a thumb push-off.

He's one of the few, besides myself, that polishes the edges. :thumbup:

If I didn't make World Class kydex gear myself, I'd "Buy Brown" too !

:D

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Hog Butcher said:
W.T.F.? World class??? :thumbdn:
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You refused to respond to the PM I sent you after your first post in this thread, so I guess you'd prefer to deal with it here.......

I don't understand your constant juvenile attacks on me and/or my gear. I'm surprised you haven't gotten an infraction for "insulting other members," as this is clearly your intent and goal. :rolleyes:

But, just to clear up your confusion, the simple fact is my gear has been used to WIN WORLD TITLES (not counting several National titles) ............hence, "world class."

Deal with it ! :D

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All right guys, shape it up. Everyone is making some pretty nice kydex these days. Some designs appeal more to others, every one is different. There is no need to get stand offish. It isn't like anyone is holding a patent for a screw, washer and threaded post in a sandwich of kydex. We all borrow from one another to make our stuff better, it is how we learn. There is very little new under the sun when it comes to making knife sheaths.
 
David E said:
You refused to respond to the PM I sent you after your first post in this thread, so I guess you'd prefer to deal with it here.......

I don't understand your constant juvenile attacks on me and/or my gear. I'm surprised you haven't gotten an infraction for "insulting other members," as this is clearly your intent and goal. :rolleyes:

But, just to clear up your confusion, the simple fact is my gear has been used to WIN WORLD TITLES (not counting several National titles) ............hence, "world class."

Deal with it ! :D

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First off I did not refuse to respond to you'r PM? & second I can not recieve PM's! Emails yes, but I did not get one from you.

I do want to apologize if I hurt you'r feelings & poked fun at you'r sheaths,
I was just joking! I sometimes forget how sensitive some people are these days.

If you woul'd like to send me a Email we can discus this further.
Take care, Hog Butcher
 
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