My First Kydex Sheaths

[dfcrane]

Below are my first two attempts at making kydex sheaths. It really was not all that hard, but I do have a lot of time in finishing the edges of the sheaths. I would like to find some of the acu or camoflage kydex somewhere. I am pretty happy with the results. I never really loved the meaner before, but now that I have a sheath and I am carrying it, I have a whole new appreciation for it. It's like I have a new knife. I need to thank EasterHam 77 for some kydex help he gave me. I hope the pictures turn out ok.

 

[steelnut]

Lookin' Good:thumbup::thumbup:

 

[Tree Herder V]

GREAT looking sheaths! I really mean that - I like both of them a lot! Awesome job! :thumbup::thumbup::thumbup:

 

[Greg45]

Great job - I can't believe it's your first attempt! :thumbup:

 

[Gerberblades]

I like them! I am going to try it out.

 

[lhouseman]

My "first attempts" never look that good. Nice work.

 

[Robert H]

Excellent work!

 

[redhawk44p]

Easterham is good with kydex. I have seen his sheaths. You are a fast learner. Those sheaths are excellent.

 

[Tyrkon Lawson]

Those loook good! Great job.

 

[bdws1975]

I think I might give this a shot....anyone know of a tutorial?

thanks,
brett

 

[redhawk44p]

Here ya go-
http://www.chiro75knives.com/tutorials/plasticsheath/plasticsheathtutorial.html

 

[Tyrkon Lawson]

I think I might give this a shot....anyone know of a tutorial?

thanks,
brett

Here is one I just found with the search feature here.


http://www.northcoastknives.com/northcoast_knives_tutorials_kydexsheath.htm

 

[Tyrkon Lawson]

redhawk44p: The one you just posted makes me want to give kydex a try.

 

[bdws1975]

gracias!!!!!

 

[dfcrane]

Thanks for the encouraging comments. It really does add another level of enjoyment to collecting knives when you can make your own sheaths for them. Now if I could just learn to sharpen better.

 

[eastr77]

very very nice if i could get mine looking that good. i think i still hurry to much.

 

[dduangrat]

Is this kit enough or do you need a press and/or other specialized tools?

Press

 

[kdstrick]

I think I might give this a shot....anyone know of a tutorial?

thanks,
brett

http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=438215

There are some good tutorials on the link above...

You will like working with kydex... it is very simple.

 

[Bigfattyt]

I am kicking my self. I almost bought the whole kit. Press, heat gun, arbor press, all the punches etc. I priced it, and decided against it. I then blew like 2x as much on a sword axe combo. I really wish I had done it, and learned to make sheaths years ago.

 

[redhawk44p]

Is this kit enough or do you need a press and/or other specialized tools?

You also need a heat gun, and a small electric oven to heat the kydex and a rivet setting press.
http://www.knifekits.com/store/images/tools/riv-flare2.jpg