Kydex...sheath...

James w

James w

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I tryed to see if there was anything like this here but couldn't find any so if there is I never saw it


I need some kydex sheaths for some knives and other gear I was told they are very easy to make I was also told that I need some tools and some differnt materials plez post a complete list of materials and tools


Thx also plez make sure it is a complete list

James
 
I was thinking of trying this also, here is a site by Creek Stewart that describes the process (Fat Guys in the Woods fame).

http://willowhavenoutdoor.com/general-survival/the-1-hour-custom-kydex-knife-sheath-in-your-kitchen/

I just ordered these supplies from http://holstersmith.com. I will have to mount the Thermoform molding foam onto some plywood but I think this is all I will need.

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James w said:
I tryed to see if there was anything like this here but couldn't find any so if there is I never saw it


I need some kydex sheaths for some knives and other gear I was told they are very easy to make I was also told that I need some tools and some differnt materials plez post a complete list of materials and tools


Thx also plez make sure it is a complete list

James
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is your google broken or on strike?
 
I was thinking that 6x12" will be fine for making a knife sheath so I'm going to cut the foam in half.
 
sonil said:
is your google broken or on strike?
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Well sonil, this IS where we discuss sheaths n such, so well there's that.

If everyone googled everything we'd have nothing to talk about now wouldn't we?
 
John60 said:
Excellent Kiah, thanks for the link!
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No problem. I think there's a couple more around here somewhere.

Always multiple ways to go about things of course.
 
Just a FYI

Those leather punches will not go through kydex very well.
You need the drill bits .

You can damage the punches trying to go through kydex.

Good luck with your build and show off the results.

p.s. I think if you pay for even the cheapest membership it allows you to search and supports the site we all love.

James w said:
Is there anything else I would need to assemble it



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David Brown said:
Just a FYI

Those leather punches will not go through kydex very well.
You need the drill bits .

You can damage the punches trying to go through kydex.

Good luck with your build and show off the results.

p.s. I think if you pay for even the cheapest membership it allows you to search and supports the site we all love.
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Kk will sub it for that thx
 
I made a "press" last night with 2 pieces of 1x1 plywood, four 1/4 long screws and wing nuts and 2 pieces of neoprene foam. Works great and was only 20 bucks.

It was an idea I've seen around, and since I'm only beginning in kydex I didn't want to spend a lot of money on a bought press.

This one works great and it turns out a good sheath. Much better than expected.

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This is the only pic I have at the moment, but gives a good idea
 
I bought similar tools from TandyLeather. They carry two thicknesses of Kydex in 12x12 or 12x24 in size.

But as said above, a drill does a better job for prepping for the eyelets. The foam floor tiles are a good idea, and can be found at pretty much any big box. In fact I'm sure I have some of that stuff in my garage already. The few sheaths I've made I didn't use a press, but really need one. I just heated the kydex in the oven, then hand moulded around the knife while wearing gloves. To tweak odd spots or fine tune, used a hair dryer to hit specific points and continued the glove work.

So can be done pretty cheap with basic tools most people have around the house, and a few eyelets w/ setter. But a foam press would make for a more professional end product.
 
Vpetrell said:
I made a "press" last night with 2 pieces of 1x1 plywood, four 1/4 long screws and wing nuts and 2 pieces of neoprene foam. Works great and was only 20 bucks.

It was an idea I've seen around, and since I'm only beginning in kydex I didn't want to spend a lot of money on a bought press.

This one works great and it turns out a good sheath. Much better than expected.

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This is the only pic I have at the moment, but gives a good idea
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Plez post pics of the sheath
 
Vpetrell said:
I made a "press" last night with 2 pieces of 1x1 plywood, four 1/4 long screws and wing nuts and 2 pieces of neoprene foam. Works great and was only 20 bucks.

It was an idea I've seen around, and since I'm only beginning in kydex I didn't want to spend a lot of money on a bought press.

This one works great and it turns out a good sheath. Much better than expected.

9bf2c2ca57e21e394ad9c24a77451afe.jpg



This is the only pic I have at the moment, but gives a good idea
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:thumbup:

Just so you're aware, that foam is probably EVA and not neoprene. Works well, just clarifying.
 
Kiah said:
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Just so you're aware, that foam is probably EVA and not neoprene. Works well, just clarifying.
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Thanks. It's neoprene. At least the packaging says so. Actually worked better than I expected for being so thin also. Turned out a really tight fit
 
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