Need suppliers for my home grown Kydex attachments

Boink

Boink

Joined
Jun 6, 2002
Messages
2,986
Are there companies that sell Chicago bolts, grommets, rivets, washers, ball chain, paracord, etc?

I have some existing knife sheaths that I'd like to start doing some creative custom attachments for. I've got some peices of Kydex coming in and stoking the fire to heat 'em up (once I've got my armatures and clamps all set up, first.)

thank you.
 
I think leather supply houses like Seigle of California will have what you're looking for - maybe not the ball chain though.

Dave
 
Originally posted by BowlesKnives
Try sheffield knifemakers supply or texas knifemakers supply. They should have the screws and outlets and such

Keep It Sharp

Chris Bowles
www.bowlesknives.com
Click to expand...

Thank you very much. Any possibilty of a phone number or a web site page or something?
 
Zack White Leather Co. Inc. These folks sell wholesale only, all you need is a tax #. Prices are good and quick turnaround. Give them a call and request a catalog, they carry everything you need.
INFO:336)824-4488
ORDERS: 800)633-0396

Ken (wwjd)
 
It is remarkable that there is really a company that sells only ball chain!
Click to expand...

Several years ago I was trying for find a reliable source for ball chain to use with my neck knives. The local retail craft stores sometimes had it in stock, but you couldn't depend upon them.

I found Ball Chain Manufacturing from an internet search and bought an 800 foot spool of 1/8th inch chain along with 1,000 connectors (I believe this was the minimum order), which came to about $100. Now I have a lifetime supply. Did you know you can use ball chain to wrap Christmas presents..........?

John

John C. Ownby Handmade Knives
 
Originally posted by ragnoor
Zack White Leather Co. Inc. These folks sell wholesale only, all you need is a tax #. Prices are good and quick turnaround. Give them a call and request a catalog, they carry everything you need.
INFO:336)824-4488
ORDERS: 800)633-0396

Ken (wwjd)
Click to expand...

Thank you kindly.
 
Originally posted by knife141


Several years ago I was trying for find a reliable source for ball chain to use with my neck knives. The local retail craft stores sometimes had it in stock, but you couldn't depend upon them.

I found Ball Chain Manufacturing from an internet search and bought an 800 foot spool of 1/8th inch chain along with 1,000 connectors (I believe this was the minimum order), which came to about $100. Now I have a lifetime supply. Did you know you can use ball chain to wrap Christmas presents..........?

John

John C. Ownby Handmade Knives
Click to expand...

You never know when it will come in handy! Say, if they try and make me buy a sh*tload, maybe I'll be getting in touch to buy some of your swag!
 
Originally posted by BowlesKnives
Try sheffield knifemakers supply or texas knifemakers supply. They should have the screws and outlets and such[/url]
Click to expand...
I hope this doesn't sound too stupid, but what would I need to put the eyelets/grommets in (are grommets and eyelets the same thing, by the way?)? Is there some sort of setter like the snaps have? I have my kydex and my foam for the molding process, I just don't know what to do after the forming (haven't gotten that far yet). Sorry, I'm not really used to doing this sort of stuff.
 
Originally posted by ZENGHOST

I hope this doesn't sound too stupid, but what would I need to put the eyelets/grommets in (are grommets and eyelets the same thing, by the way?)? Is there some sort of setter like the snaps have? I have my kydex and my foam for the molding process, I just don't know what to do after the forming (haven't gotten that far yet). Sorry, I'm not really used to doing this sort of stuff.
Click to expand...

Texas Knifemaker's Supply has the "doom-a-flotchy" for setting the eyes or rivets or whatever you call them. I have found its always better to give them phone call.

C Wilkins
 
Originally posted by C L Wilkins


Texas Knifemaker's Supply has the "doom-a-flotchy" for setting the eyes or rivets or whatever you call them.
Click to expand...

doom-a-flotchy? Are you talking about this thing?

PL72.jpg
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Back
Top