Where can I get some Kydex really cheaply?

[Thrawn]

Self-explanatory post, I believe. Just looking for some thin (.060") or slightly bigger kydex (is concealex as easily moldable as kydex?) in black only. I don't want a huge sheet, something like 18"x18" or 24"x24". I looked up Blade-Tech, but isn't there anywhere I can get some for less than $30? Some chicago screws, or even better, plastic or Ti chicago screws would be nice, too. And some paracord, in black, too, would be nice, and some rivets. And a backhoe, and a forklift, and my two front teeth, and world peace. Oh yeah, all in the same place would be nice, too. Thanks.

 

[bald1]

Thrawn,

I'm sure if you do a search in the Shop Talk forum you'll find the answers to your questions. I'm moving your post there as well as I'm sure you'll get more satisfactory responses there as well.

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[Doug W]

And a five pound box of money?

I think Kydex is a hi grade of ABS. If your use will allow, use ABS. (Read that cheap or cheep if you will) I have made holsters from ABS and have had no problem.

Doug "Quick draw" W

 

Gentlemen,

I buy my kydex from Texas Knifemaker's Supply. It's priced $4.25 for a 12" X 12" sheet, or $8.50 for a 12" X 24" sheet. It's .060 thick and comes in black, I think. When I first got started Gene Martin sold me some .093 gray kydex, for about the same price. They're number is 713-461-8632 website is www.siteblazer.net/texasknife

They also sell Chicago Screws, eyelets and rivets for good prices. The best price per foot I've found on heavy duty paracord was at my local surplus shop. I purchased 100 ft for $4.00.

Zog

[This message has been edited by Zog (edited 26 September 1999).]