Wanna collaborate on a double Kydex sheath project?

Chiro75

Chiro75

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I have been playing with the idea of making a two-knife Kydex sheath system for quite some time, and after seeing the latest Blade issue I really want to give it a shot. The problem is I really do not have any sets of knives that would make sense to make a double sheath for. If someone is interested in having something like this made, we could discuss details and come up with an appropriate pay/trade, I am sure. I can't guarantee this project will turn out, but if it doesn't then the worst case scenario is that you're out $5 for shipping. Being as this would be my first sheath of this type I would like to keep it relatively simple (i.e. no 20" Ang Khola/22" Sirupati type combos!). I could try a piggyback type system or side-by-side. Maybe even a front-to-back system could be devised. I have vacation in a couple weeks, so I would like to tackle it then. If there are no takers, then I'll do something on my own even if it isn't altogether appropriate. Thanks!

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Hmmm... would you consider a left/right shoulder rig system for 8" and 6" AlleyKats?

-Drew
 
Sorry, Drew, but that isn't what I had in mind. I would love to give it a try, but my work in nylon webbing is horrendous, so I can't be selling anything that I've used it on. Sounds like an interesting project, but I don't think I am the right guy for it. Sorry! Good luck finding someone to help you out, and I'm sure JSP BladeRigger could do it. Question is, at what price?
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On the other hand, I could make the sheaths if you or someone else could set them up for carrying the way you want to. I am not really set up to make good slots for webbing in the Kydex, but anyone with access to a machine shop could do them nicely. Even a Dremel bit on a drill press with a fence in place to keep things moving straight would work, but again, no drill press!
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I'd be willing to do the sheath part, though, and let someone else do the rest. LMK if this sounds good.

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My Custom Kydex Sheath page:
http://www.geocities.com/CollegePark/Lab/1298/knifehome.html
Palmer College of Chiropractic
On Two Wheels
agocs_s@dd.palmer.edu
Madpoet (Mel Sorg, Jr.) Tribute page:
http://www.geocities.com/CollegePark/Lab/1298/madpoet/main.html

 
Steve,
How about a rig for a Steel Heart II and a Mean Street? We can work out the details privately.
Charlie
 
Just on the topic of what knives make good duos, a Spyderco Civilian/Renegade combo might be good for certain social encounters. Or Sifu/5in. CF Civilian, perhaps.
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my work in nylon webbing is horrendous, so I can't be selling anything that I've used it on.
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Honorable to admit it.

I'm sure JSP BladeRigger could do it. Question is, at what price?
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At the price it takes to work with synthetics for many years and offer a complete product with webbing, eylets, glue, and multiple carry options! How about a long presence in the industry that is known for quality and craftsmanship.

Man..... I don't know whats in to me tonight but you are pushing my buttons. Sell your wears and leave the big guys, that have invested in the advancments, out of it!
These guys have tools you haven't heard of yet and are putting out numbers that would dizzy you.
 
RadarMan, I think you misunderstood what you quoted from me! I am ENDORSING JSP, not giving them a hard time! By "at what cost" I meant exactly that! Their system would run hundreds of dollars for what, if I could do it, would probably not even get close to $100. Also, how long of a wait is there on custom sheath systems like this? I would have to assume it is pretty significant, too. But, the fact remains that I pointed the guy in the right direction, to a company that specializes in an area that I don't care to! I think you should ease off my case and reread what I wrote with a different bias and you'll see I was trying to get another customer for JSP, not the opposite! I rarely see the folks at SPyderco's forum, for example, saying "You know, we really don't make a good knife that fits your purposes. Why don't you see what Benchmade makes...I think they have exactly what you're looking for...", do you?

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My Custom Kydex Sheath page:
http://www.geocities.com/CollegePark/Lab/1298/knifehome.html
Palmer College of Chiropractic
On Two Wheels
agocs_s@dd.palmer.edu
Madpoet (Mel Sorg, Jr.) Tribute page:
http://www.geocities.com/CollegePark/Lab/1298/madpoet/main.html

 
Chiro,

You don't want to do a dual khukuri rig, but what about a khukuri & field knife rig? For example, an 18" HI AK is a great chopper, but not for fine cutting. Maybe a piggy back rig for an 18" AK and .... I don't know, a Spyderco Moran?

I don't have either personally, but this sounds like a interesting project, so I was just tossing out an idea.

HTH.

Dave.
 
Chiro!
How about two of my smaller Tantos? One regular and one reverse ground??? Maybe inside the waist, SOB (small of back) like a cross draw or something???? I could make them just about whatever size that would be comfortable to carry that way.
Neil

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[This message has been edited by Dr.Lathe (edited 12 October 1999).]
 
Dave, I have only done one khukuri sheath and, while it turned out okay, it wasn't up to snuff with what I consider to be my usual quality. I would love to be able to work it out so that I could do really nice khukuri sheaths, as I have a bunch of them myself, but the work that goes into them is more than I can commit to, and the sheath just doesn't come out to my standards. Sorry! Khukuris are pretty much the only knife I'll turn down due to the difficulty I have working with them, which sucks because I have a LOT of requests for them. Maybe I'll try during my short break in a few weeks to come up with a less labor-intensive, nicer process for making a khukuri sheath. As of right now, though, I am forced to turn away offers for khuks. Try Mike Sastre?
Dr. Lathe, that sounds like a cool project. I was thinking of putting two knives point to point in a SOB carry system (they would have to be SMALL knives), although I hadn't thought of the possibility of crossing them over for IWB carry. All have been interesting ideas, though, and probably what I need to do is mess with my own stuff, see what the possibilities are, and then make the offer again.

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My Custom Kydex Sheath page:
http://www.geocities.com/CollegePark/Lab/1298/knifehome.html
Palmer College of Chiropractic
On Two Wheels
agocs_s@dd.palmer.edu
Madpoet (Mel Sorg, Jr.) Tribute page:
http://www.geocities.com/CollegePark/Lab/1298/madpoet/main.html

 
Chiro,

Thanks for replying. I posted pretty quickly, realized after that what I had in mind was really two separate sheaths that just happened to be one the same carry system. I understand about the difficulties involved in doing webbing and such right; once upon a time I was teamed up with the fellows who used to do Kydex for PVK&T, so I saw their travails with rigging.

I only want this silly Alley Kat rig to make them attractive for resale, anyhow. Beth and I don't need them anymore, so I figure a rig like that would really grab the attention of any buyers who are really looking to, um, compensate for something
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I finally wanted to compliment you on the frankness you've shown about your work here, and your willingness to refer people to others for things you don't feel prepared to do. I think in the long run this attitude will be reflected in success with your business.

-Drew
 
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