Eyelet Setting Tip

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Well, I think I finally found out why the eylets weren't rolling very well on the eyelet press from kit knives. If you look at the eylets, you'll notice that the part of the eyelet that is supposed to roll--to flare out-- is actually a little flared in. I don't know why this is, but it explains a lot. Because of this (depending on minute angle changes I guess), some of the eylet would fold over onto itself before flaring out. So, what I did was to take a tapered spike and slightly flare out the part of the eyelet that was flared in (after putting the eyelet through the kydex---after you partly flare out the tip it won't go into the kydex). Now, just about perfect rolls every time. And, thanks to Darrel, the top die is not scarring the eylets (and the bottom surface is less affected too).

I hope this makes sense. Anyway, it looks like the eylets were to blame for the poor rolls.
 
Andrew,
By this time you should have the replacement dies for your press.
The new dies are correct.
The rivets roll excellent!

enjoy
 
Thanks Darrel!! These new dies are perfect!!

The rolls are perfect every time. There is NO scratching or marring done to the eylets. Also, the new sharpened tips are useful.
 
Great Andrew!
We have replaced all that we shipped on the first batch that we know of. We tried to get everyone. We missed a fellow and took care of it.
We issued a recall.
 
I got my replacements too Darrel, a big thanks to you, Alex, and Knifekits for going above and beyond in making these right!!
 
Nos,
Not a problem.
knifekits.com's mission statement is "quality and excellent customer service". We screwed the dies up and replaced every set we sold! If we missed anyone speak up!
 
I just ordered the dies and press last week. The dies came in 2 days ago, the press came in today. Just cranked out 5 sheaths with a real sweet roll on each eyelet.
Stay Safe,
Clyde
 
Got my press and eyelets yesterday. I have been cranking out kydex today like a madman. Thanks Darrel for a great tool.
 
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