Concealex Question

[A T Barr]

I have made a few sheath knives to take to the Guild show. I've made hundreds of Kydex sheaths.

This Concealex is a different animal. Is it normal for it to roll up? I set my oven for 300 degrees and let it stay in there for about three minutes. What do you do?

Help,
A.T.

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A.T.
http://www.customknives.com
AKTI #476

 

[Allen Blade]

Hello,

Yep it rolls up as it is getting to its forming stage,,,, not much you can do about it except heat it while holding it like i do in front of my Propane Catalityic heater. In an oven you might try putting a weight of some type on it to keep it flat. but other than that with COnsealex Rolling during heating is normal.

regards,,,,,Allen Blade

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Allen Blade
Spokane,WA USA

" You can make great knives and sell a few, Or make Great AFFORDABLE knives and sell many"
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[Normark]

Hey Guys...

AT,, yupper it does roll up,, and if it's used properly,, the roll up can be a positive thing...

When mine rolls,, I know it's ready....

I like it to roll myself...

Putting weight on it,, isn't a good idea,,as it may leave marks on it.. I guess it all depends on what you use to weight it will..

I personally have no need for weighting as I expect and appreciate the roll...

I "Think" that Concealex also has a slight grain to it..
If you cut it one way it tends to roll more depending on which way you cut it....

I much prefer to use it over kydex,,Anyday...

ttyle Eric...

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Eric E. Noeldechen
On/Scene Tactical
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[A T Barr]

Well I finished three sheaths yesterday. I learned two things. 1) You need to use a little extra material . 2) But most important, I had a piece of .040 Titanium and placed it on top of the Cocealex. It came out flat. Now that really helped.

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A.T.
http://www.customknives.com
AKTI #476