RAT Cages

diak · Nov 21, 2009

Hi guys,

today I made a new cage for the RC-6, because i´m afraid that the coyote-sh**-brown plastic sheath will not get my best friend

So this is it:

2mm black kydex
only screwed together for easy cleaning (the 6 likes digging in the dirt...)
drain hole RC-4 sheath style
hole spacing for teklok use (the big one)
small thumb platform for easy release
first screw beside the handle for adjusting tension

hope you like it, I already do

The other picture shows the RC-4 with RC-Kydex
the Izula with RC-plastic and one trouser-kydex and one Molle-kydex
the RC-6 with its plastic cage an the new kydex.

have a nice weekend using your rats!!!

diak

forcedestrike · Nov 21, 2009

Nice, looks like a solid set up- from the distance made me think RAT had produced a persian style blade!

clearytja · Nov 21, 2009

PERSIAN style RAT????????HMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM!
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bushmattster · Nov 21, 2009

Nice job, looks solid.

rayban · Nov 21, 2009

Most Kydex sheaths look alike to me but that has a special look to it......I likie:thumbup:

GlockASP · Nov 21, 2009

That looks great, super job.

bagbyknoter · Nov 21, 2009

clearytja said:
PERSIAN style RAT????????HMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM!
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i couldent have said it better myself

PastorMarko · Nov 21, 2009

Very nice.

Carolina River Rat · Nov 21, 2009

Sweet kydex. I think I'm gonna start trying to do my own kydex.

diak · Nov 21, 2009

just try it, it´s easy to do, you´ll have fun!

TrailWolf · Nov 21, 2009

diak said:
just try it, it´s easy to do, you´ll have fun!

+1

Only power tool you really need is a drill :thumbup:

Dont even need a saw or dremel to shape the kydex - you can just heat the edges and use scissors or a knife to trim

I've started making my own and it really is fun and satisfying!

Carolina River Rat · Nov 21, 2009

Right on. I have a Fiskars hatchet and a couple Imacasa machetes on the way that will need clothing. Perhaps I should start small though and go with one of my Moras.

diak · Nov 22, 2009

I also would start with a smaller knive (the Izula is easy because of its form), because the handling is easier in the beginning. otherwise there is no difference between Izulas, machetes or swords...

diak

hoopster · Nov 22, 2009

diak said:
I also would start with a smaller knive (the Izula is easy because of its form), because the handling is easier in the beginning. otherwise there is no difference between Izulas, machetes or swords...

diak

Another good reason to start small is less material wasted. You'll likely need a few tries until you're happy with the results.

burddogg · Nov 22, 2009

Nice work man. Great finish.
Having extra kydex is a plus since I keep some of my factory sheaths strapped to my packs. (Hoopster's done some great kydex pants for my izulas.) Hoping to get some new RC-4 pants soon. I'll have to give kydex-smithing a shot sometime.