Alternatives to kydex?

[d.weglarz13]

Hey guys. No alternatives to kydex? I mean, i know that kydex is really great stuff and all, but wouldn't you think by now someone would have came up with some different type of plastic/kydex/rubber substitute? i say rubber because maybe something with more flex would be more suitable for colder climates? Kydex, to me, just seems to be getting old now, and wouldn't mind seeing my knives in something other than a black plastic, dull cover sometimes(just me). I know they offer different colors, but still doesn't float my boat. I have heard of someone using kevlar a while back, but when i look up the threads i can't see the pics in any of them, so i don't even know what that looks like. But, any of you have any good ideas? There has got to be something out there, maybe a really stiff strong rubber or different plastic that can be molded/melted, etc? Thanks, feel free to just throw anything out there, pics would be cool too, i know i am not the only one that wonders about these things or would like to know more. I don't plan on going into business anytime soon doing that, but really would like to know, as I wouldn[t mind toying around with some cool ideas for my personal enjoyment. Oh, and i know about camo kydex, and kydex wrapped in leather,inlays and all of that.... but nothing totally new and exciting? Thanks for any ideas!
Dave

 

[hoopster]

There's concealex but I don't see much of a difference in the overall function. I love leather and I love kydex. Don't really see much of a need for anything better. Interesting question though.

 

[lk3331]

there was a thread in ESSEknives wih a link about using old plastic contailers to make sheaths.

 

[d.weglarz13]

yea I saw that thread. I was thinking more along the lines of a different type of material all together. nothing other than these? i would think someone has got to have tried some kind of rubber or neoprene? i don't know, theres got to be something out there.

 

[thompsonblades]

There is this really tough and flexible stuff that I use thats better than rubber, since rubber has a tendency to become brittle in cold weather. Its called leather. Its actually been around a while now and its use in sheaths is not very common. Its soft, so it won't scratch you're blades, comes in a variety of colors and patters, can be treated to withstand subzero temps, and its easy to work with.

Okay, seriously now, you could try rubber impregnated with kevlar or nylon threads or fabric. I'm not sure how or where you could get that, but it seems to me that it would work for what you want.