Kydex

[scubasteve1942]

I am interested in learning how to make kydes sheaths/holsters for knives, flashlights, and guns. Does anyone know of any good articles that I can read on the subject? What are some good places to buy materials? If I ever get good enough I would be happy to make some sheaths for bladeforums members.

 

[knarfeng]

use the search function (Click "advanced search") and search the Toolshed forum for "sheath" or "Kydex". Lots of threads about this there.

 

[StretchNM]

In addition to what Knarfeng suggested, there are some tutorials here:
http://www.northcoastknives.com/
Look under Tutorials/Sheaths I think

 

[scubasteve1942]

Thanks. Sorry but sometimes I forget to use the search feature.

 

[Buck268]

And sometimes the search function forgets you!


...seriously...

 

[1whitefoot]

Kydex sheath making

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[Cougar Allen]

 

[Darrel Ralph]

[FONT=&quot]Here are three links with all you will need to make kydex sheaths.
The one link has a video.
It explains sheath making.
The others offer all the equiptment, supplies, and training you will need.
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[FONT=&quot]http://www.knifekits.com/store/s-pages/kk_products_sheath_main.htm[/FONT]
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http://www.knifekits.com/store/s-pages/kk_products_parts_kksmp12-main.htm[/FONT]
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http://www.knifekits.com/store/s-pages/kk_products_tools_rivetflares-main.htm[/FONT]


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[Mike Sastre]

TRS Direct is just starting to release a 3 DVD set, with workbook, called "Kitchen Kydex" that Bob Taylor talked me into doing almost a couple years ago. It goes from "low-tech, no tech", as for a hobbyist just wanting to save some money and have his gear just the way he wants it, all the way up to building a press and outputting a high quality product, such as a knifemaker wanting to give his clients more than a "knife holder". Also show how to make an IWB pistol holster and gave away a design pattern that lets you do a lot of straight walled tools that have nothing to lock to - think multi tool, pistol magazine. Honest effort to give lotsa tips, tricks, and secrets.