Cleaning a Kydex Sheath

[camreye]

Hello all. I recently purchased my first fixed blade. I was wondering how I go about cleaning out the kydex sheath for it from dust and dirt build up. I've read that you just rinse it under hot water with some dish soap, but how do you go about drying it? The knife is made out of 3v so I'm kind of paranoid of leaving any water in there.

 

[J&G-Designs]

Air can or compressor can remove the water.

 

[jball1125]

Or just let it air dry.

 

[akudaniy]

Go with hairdryer

 

[Kiah]

Air can or compressor can remove the water.

Or just let it air dry.

These. I'd still let it sit after blowing out with air as there'll still be a bit of moisture in there. I'd avoid the hairdryer unless you know how careful to be. You can ruin the sheath otherwise.

 

[Mike Sastre]

I'll second Kiah's advice - using a blow dryer can have unhappy results.

 

[gunfixrjoe]

I'll second Kiah's advice - using a blow dryer can have unhappy results.

VERY unhappy results.

 

[FTR-14c]

If you don't have an air compressor. Shake off excess water, wipe it down, air dry.
To speed things up, take a long, 1 or 2 inch wide strip of old T-shirt and pack it in the sheath with a butter knife, pull it out, then air dry.

 

[adc5]

Went to the beach Saturday. Got sand all through my stock izula sheath. Just took it home, held it under the facet for 60 seconds, and let it air dry. Good as new.