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Blade Tech/concealex?
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RW,
That's funny, because I ordered from Brian last week and was told that the CF pattern is in Kydex now. OK, Blade-Tech, which is it???
He said the reason for going with Kydex across the board was due to supply problems. I guess the little bit of Concealex I have left will be all there is for awhile.
Brian also said that they can get the same grain pattern from Kydex that they can from Cocealex, I'll let you know hopefully by tomorrow, as my shipment should be here any day.
That's funny, because I ordered from Brian last week and was told that the CF pattern is in Kydex now. OK, Blade-Tech, which is it???
He said the reason for going with Kydex across the board was due to supply problems. I guess the little bit of Concealex I have left will be all there is for awhile.
Brian also said that they can get the same grain pattern from Kydex that they can from Cocealex, I'll let you know hopefully by tomorrow, as my shipment should be here any day.
Well, I got my order today. The CF pattern is DEFINITELY Kydex. A lot of people say you can't tell the difference, but it is obvious to me.
The regular Black sheets I received are also Kydex, but with a slightly grainier pattern than normal Kydex. They are trying to simulate the Concealex look/feel. Close, but no cigar
Oh well, I guess its either start using Kydex again or trying to find a new supplier of Boltron or whatever it's called.
The regular Black sheets I received are also Kydex, but with a slightly grainier pattern than normal Kydex. They are trying to simulate the Concealex look/feel. Close, but no cigar
Oh well, I guess its either start using Kydex again or trying to find a new supplier of Boltron or whatever it's called.
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Originally posted by Jailhack
...snip...The regular Black sheets I received are also Kydex, but with a slightly grainier pattern than normal Kydex. They are trying to simulate the Concealex look/feel. Close, but no cigar
...snip
I have to laugh at some of these kydex conversations - folks, did you know that "Kydex" sheet is made in 10 different textures, and 24 different grades? You can be comparing apples to oranges unless you say what KIND of kydex
try going to
http://www.kydex.com/us/index.html
to get an idea
Charles,
I believe the Kydex we are all used to using is called "100". The point is not that the Kydex is not usable, it is that many people like the Concealex better for a number of reasons. There are proponents for both sides, and there have been heated discussions about it.
And as far as all of the different types of Kydex, while that might be true, it is obvious that a lot of people liked the grain pattern of the Concealex more, which is the reason Blade-Tech is actively trying to get the same pattern in Kydex.
I believe the Kydex we are all used to using is called "100". The point is not that the Kydex is not usable, it is that many people like the Concealex better for a number of reasons. There are proponents for both sides, and there have been heated discussions about it.
And as far as all of the different types of Kydex, while that might be true, it is obvious that a lot of people liked the grain pattern of the Concealex more, which is the reason Blade-Tech is actively trying to get the same pattern in Kydex.
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I wonder if the change was due to legal wrangeling...
I know Blade-Tech was going into manufacturing of Concealex at the same time other parties told me of lawsuits over the formula of Kydex/Concealex...Looks like Blade-Tech lost? Or is this temporary I wonder...
It's a real shame if I can't get Concealex anymore...I should have stocked up...I have no trouble getting Kydex from the local plastic supplier, but I was happier with the way Concealex molded and handled at temperature...
Running Dog
I know Blade-Tech was going into manufacturing of Concealex at the same time other parties told me of lawsuits over the formula of Kydex/Concealex...Looks like Blade-Tech lost? Or is this temporary I wonder...
It's a real shame if I can't get Concealex anymore...I should have stocked up...I have no trouble getting Kydex from the local plastic supplier, but I was happier with the way Concealex molded and handled at temperature...
Running Dog