Kyedex Kurki Sheath

[dave_n_ruth]

Hello everyone,
I'm new here but I have been lurking for a long time. Yesterday I finished my second sheath, I am making them for an Italian made Kurkri, sold here at Ramstein AB in Germany. Nothing special, but it chops well. I am sending my first one to a friend, but I made another in OD green for myself. There are some obvious flaws, but it isn't bad for my second attempt. It's definitely a learning process, as I messed up a few rivets before I figured out how to do it correctly. I might make another, I need to refine the process a bit more. They take about 2 hours to make, so not bad.

If I had access to a band saw and a belt sander I could make some nice stuff. Just trying to finish this sheath with a cheap POS dremmel knockoff took a few hours. It worked, but it didn't leave me with the best lines or finish.

What do you guys think? I like constructive criticism. I need to make a few changes to my next attempt. Not sure I like the Tek-Lok either.

 

[Invinoveritas1911]

First of all - Welcome! I'm sorry it has taken sooo long for anybody to respond.

Second, what a great job on your first attempt! With limited tools none the less.

My first attempt was definitely a hack job, it looks like you have got a lot of the basic stuff figured out!

Don't worry about the tools, the dremel is the most important tool in my arsenal. The band/scroll saw is nice for removing excess material, but not necessary, you can use a roto bit on the dremel, snips, razor knife, etc. The belt sander is very nice, but again not necessary, stone drums on the dremel work great. You need a press, of sorts, and it looks like you have a good impression. You need a way to seat the eyelets, and you've got it. With what you have on hand, you can turn out a top notch sheath with just a little practice. It's not ideal, but it is possible - don't let it limit your imagination.

I would be more than happy to help you with any questions you have. You can post them here or shoot me an email. There are also a lot of great Sheathmakers here on the forums, all with a wealth of knowledge. If you put up some specific questions, I am sure you will find multiple approaches to help you along.

Keep up the good work!

 

[J&G-Designs]

Great looking sheath!:thumbup:

 

[dave_n_ruth]

Thanks for the comments.

I have a Black & Decker 20v Lithium Matrix Drill which has different heads. I have a router, sander, impact driver, and jig saw. The thing actually worked really well, and even the sander allowed me to straighten the lines a bit. I made a few adjustments to my second sheath, added a retaining strap for the blade, and a finger notch, then cleaned it up. It turned out much nicer than the first one.