kydex and glue

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Hi,
I'd like to glue a DMT diamond stone to the back of a kydex sheath. Is there any glue that will work RELIABLY?
thanks
JB
 
Pretty much any type of epoxy would work well enough. try to get some that comes in two separate tubes that you mix together. also, if you can get a hold of some, there is a special type that permantantly bonds the two items. i have a little around here somewhere but its hard to get.

Brandon:rolleyes:
 
The problem with Kydex is that it flexes, it is also impervious to most solvents. These two things will make it difficult to make a bond that is permanent. I think epoxy will stick to it but will crack and fall off if flexed.

The only thing I can think of that would work is 3M VHB, it's what CR uses to bond his wood inlays to his knives. Sticks like an epoxy, but has shock resistance/flexure.

Might be impossible to get though. :(

Hope this helps!


Steve-O
 
Hi JB, you might want to try some thick two-sided tape (like the kind they use on picture hooks). It should hold pretty well and give you the option of removing the stone without damaging the sheath if the need arises. Good luck, Greg
 
some people hate it, but I will suggest velcro. Not the strongest hold, but if it's one of the light DMT folding hones, it should do fine.
 
Thanks everyone for your help!

I didn't think of those foam (VHB?) tapes-that seems like it would get around the flex issue.
JB
 
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