Kydex sheath belt loop's? (homemade, not tek-lok)

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Hey, I was just wondering if anyone can give me some examples of hoemmade kydex sheath belt loops? I have a few ideas but not having worked with kydex before Id like to see a few..I was thinking of forming the loop and attaching it with chicago screws, something like that..I like tek-lok stuff but at $9+ a pop they are a bit pricey. Trying to keep prices as reasonable as possible, know what I mean?
Thanks
 
AcridSaint said:
Hi - I do multi-position belt loops based on what I was taught by Alan Folts. You can see one here:

http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/threads/644344-Military-Appreciate-Build-off

They are very simple to use, we cut black rubber tubing as a washer for a nice tight fit between the loop eyelets and the sheath.

If you've got any questions about it, I can answer in detail. One side is a threaded eyelet and one side is a screw.
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That looks great! Thanks for posting it, looks like a really good idea.
 
Thanks guys. Not my idea, just another great thing I stole from the guy who taught me how to make knives :)
 
Here are two examples that I make. One is horizontal and the other is vertical but able to carry in multiple different positions.
 

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There are many ways to make a belt loop but I have found this to be the most close fitting and secure method because the belt loop is formed AROUND the knife and is not a separate piece of kydex. TekLok are handy if you need a detachable system. However, teklok places the knife further away from its support point and is not as close fitting as an integral loop system.

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For normal belt carry, try putting the Tek-Lok or molded belt loop on the other side of the sheath.

Non-traditional, but dramatically changes the way it carries.

When I carry a fixed blade, it's inside my belt, keeping the knife nice and tight against my body.
 
Fellhoelter said:
For normal belt carry, try putting the Tek-Lok or molded belt loop on the other side of the sheath.

Non-traditional, but dramatically changes the way it carries.

When I carry a fixed blade, it's inside my belt, keeping the knife nice and tight against my body.
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I agree. The Tek-lok style loops also allow for IWB carry, if one has such a need, and it's quite secure.
 
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One of mine. You just form a belt loop, and then you use rivets (Chicago rivets) Along with rubber washers
 
I've been frustrated with how a Tek-Lok positions a side carried belt sheath pretty high on the hip. Experimented with my own version of kydex sheaths designed to carry the knife below the belt. Recently saw that "condahaw" a seller on the BladeForums knifemaker's gadget & gear forum has worked out all the bugs of "my" idea & perfected a really nice set up. The cool thing with the folded over the sheath loop is that you can take it off & attach any other manner of Tek-Lok or belt clip whenever you choose. Here is the link with good photos of condahaw's work: ESEE -3, -4 Sheath Drop Loops, AH1/ESEE-4 Sheath, CS TrailHawk Sheath, HEST Sheaths
 
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