Newest sheath for my R-6

shortwinger

shortwinger

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Just finished a new sheath for my R-6. I have been carrying it as an edc ever since I got it and I cannot recommend this knife strongly enough. As my sheath making skills get better I'm sure this knife will get updates often. Of course since this is a working knife the sheath is not carved or fancy, just an upgrade in fit & finish.

Here is the sheath it came with.
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Here is the first sheath I made.
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Here are a few of the new sheath. Of course this one I made a better fitting pattern, dyed, wet molded for a tighter fit and the hand stitching is getting a little better.
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Very clean looking Bill!

I would want to try one as well for my old khuks but it's gonna be leather lined with kydex inside. The stains from chopping and re-sheath with the moisture from leather will rust it and i figure kydex on the inside will be better. The idea is from M.S Winkler.
 
Jay,

I have been thinking about doing that myself but I don't want to touch kydex with a ten foot pole, at least when it comes to forming it and sanding it. It appears that this stuff is a timebomb for people messing with it that don't wear a NASA spacesuit.
 
I have been thinking about doing that myself but I don't want to touch kydex with a ten foot pole, at least when it comes to forming it and sanding it. It appears that this stuff is a timebomb for people messing with it that don't wear a NASA spacesuit.
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For real pal? Alright let me wear my Fantasia Hat for that midas touch!

On the real note:
I don't see how it could explode...hm..only if you could send me your R6...i can make one for you....arghh i'm on the other side of the globe.
 
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Looks very nice, Clean lines very functional. Grats on a great sheath, they are addicting to make though. As far as the kydex goes, its not bad to work with, you heat it until its pliable, I use my oven, then form it with your press and done, sanding is no biggie.
 
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