A knife sheath is not like a dress you sew together. How to make a kydex knife sheath w a teklok attachment duration. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in. Youve made it to the best place online to learn about survival knives and other survival gear. I needed to find thermoplastic that could be heated without off gassing cyanide or other toxic compounds. Taco or pancake stylle, iwb, owb, sob, appendix, neck, folder, etc. The sheaths for the knives listed in my site are handmade to order. Rk custom kydex i am still making and shipping sheaths. However, for diyers there is nothing more enjoyable than making something using your own two hands.
Unfollow custom kydex knife sheaths to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Contains all materials needed to make your own pouch for a small folding knife up to 4 closed length. Once i made my kydex press, i wanted to get started making sheaths, but being frugal my wife calls it cheap, i did not want to waste kydex practicing, so i searched for a diy kydex alternative. Premium kydex sheaths and gear red rhino customs, llc kydex. Open it up and place the knife inside against the fold. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. From kydex, holstex and boltaron thermoplastic sheet to bluegun, holstermolds, multi molds, holster molding presses and foam, fomi. Kydex knife sheath with leather cover rick lowe custom. Make sure the knife is marked payment plan eligible contact knifecenter customer service at 8003386799. Custom knife sheath hand made using your knife configured by choosing blade length. Making custom hunting knife sheaths premium leathercraft video. The advantages of having a custom kydex sheath for your knife is the ease of removing it without having to untie or unsnap any buttons or snaps. All it needs is imagination, preparation and patience.
Discover all the extraordinary items our community of craftspeople have to offer and find the perfect gift for your loved one or yourself. The advantages of having a custom kydex sheath for. Welcome to extreme edge custom kydex here we custom hand make kydex knife sheaths go. With this sheath forming to your actual knife, you know you will have the best fit available so you do not have to worry about losing it on your adventures. Begin by choosing length below custom kydex knife sheaths are priced by length. No matter what size of knife im sheathing im using a blackened pecker heat gun. Jul 12, 2016 official simple little life video of making a kydex knife sheath. Etsy has thousands of handcrafted and vintage products that perfectly fit what youre searching for. Contains all materials needed to make your own sheath for a small fixed blade knife with up to 6 blade. Great prices on zytel knife sheaths, fixed blade sheaths, folding knife sheaths, cases, rolls, packs, pouches, and displays. You choose the fastener type and sheath color and well make it fit your blade.
Shop accessories knife sheath collection buck knives. You get a choice of od green, woodland camo, digital camo coyote brown, and black kydex. If you have any questions or comments, please just let me know. Making a fish mouth type opening adds a nice look to your sheath, and makes it easier to resheath your knife when youre wearing it. Kydex and nylon sheaths quality knife making supplies. If you are not sure of the length, use the chat below in orange. Leathercraft how to make knife sheaths part 1 leather working. After about ten minutes you can remove the sheath from the mold. Kydex is a thermoplastic material used to make formed sheaths for knives.
We can make any type of kydex sheath with any carry system you need. Unfollow custom kydex knife sheaths to stop getting updates on your. Premium kydex sheaths and gear red rhino customs, llc home. Please check out the short video posted above to see the entire process we used to create a variety of kydex knife sheaths. Official simple little life video of making a kydex knife sheath. Whether youre a total beginner or know a thing or two about knives, browse around for info on how to choose a survival knife, what the best survival knife is depending on your needs and the situation, pros and cons of the different kinds of steel and blade shapes, and lots more. Knife and gun finishing supplies is your one stop for all your knife making equipment and supplies. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Diy primer on how to get started working with kydex its. From kydex, holstex and boltaron thermoplastic sheet to bluegun, holstermolds, multi molds, holster molding presses and foam, fomi clips, ulticlips, kydex eyelets and mounting parts. Collins booksellers has making leather knife sheaths, volume 1 by holter david. Once hard, mark out where you want your holes to go, including the belt mounting hardware, then drill them out using a slightly oversize drill. As the primary source of sheaths for the spyderco knife company of golden, colorado, sheathpro has more than 10 years of experience in the design, development, and manufacturing of highperformance sheaths. Welcome to extreme edge custom kydex your currently viewing our custom hand made kabar bk2 and bk3 kydex clips.
Kydex is easy to work with and you can make a variety of sheath designs with it. Check that the blade is secure but not overly difficult to remove from the sheath, remember that the sheath will tighten up when you add the rivets. Red rhino customs makes custom sheaths for knives, axes, tools, pliers, firesteels, flashlights, and other accessories. Choose sheath length if between sizes, choose the next one up. Making leather knife sheaths volume 1 by david holter and peter fronteddu protect that beautiful handforged knife youve just completed or keep your. For international shipping additional charges apply.
Diy alternative to kydex using jugs daves homestead. Mark the circles at the open edge of the kydex to close the sheath and secure the blade inside the material. With the kydex still hot, sandwich the knife between the two foam molds and clamp the entire unit down tight. Survival books leather diy crafts tandy leather leather conditioner. Kydex lasts longer than cheaper plastic and its far less likely to damage your knife, no matter how many times you remove and replace it in the sheath. Replacement sheath for gut hook hunting knife and clip or drop point knife temporarily unavailable this leather sheath is designed to safely store and carry your cutco gut hook hunting knife, clip point.
Excellent weight for tooling, stamping or antiquing. Unfollow kydex knife sheath to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Cut into desired shape its formed by using the heat of a gun and then held firmly together with rivets, eyelets, or glue. See more ideas about kydex, kydex holster and kydex sheath. The kydex is formed to the knife profile, then leather covered and secured with metal eyelets. From basic leather working techniques to the professionallevel tips you need to make your project its best, this howto book will walk you through the steps to. On day 30 we will charge 50% of the remaining balance, followed by the final payment on.
The balance will be paid in two subsequent scheduled payments. These are some photos of some of my wifes most recent work on custom fit kydex sheaths to go along with knives that had been ordered from me. Kydex is a thermoforming plastic commonly used for knife sheaths. Making a knife sheath does not take rocket science.
We carry a full line of handle material and steel to meet the most demanding needs. Replacement sheath for gut hook hunting knife and clip or drop point knife temporarily unavailable this leather sheath is designed to safely store and carry your cutco gut hook hunting knife, clip point outdoor knife or drop point hunting knife. Kydex material comes in colors including hunter orange, olive drab, black, neon pink, tiffany blue, and more. Heavyduty top grain leather sheath with curved design to hold most linoleum and other hookstyle bladed knives. Whether youre a total beginner or know a thing or two about knives, browse around for info on. Feb 11, 2011 with the kydex still hot, sandwich the knife between the two foam molds and clamp the entire unit down tight. From basic leather working techniques to a completed sheath, this howto book will walk you through the steps to produce your own fixedblade knife sheath. Because kydex is molded specifically for each item, you will most likely need to send us your knife or tool so we can custom mold your sheath. Sheathpro is one of the premier makers of custommolded kydex knife sheaths and accessories. Custom kydex knife, machete, and sword sheaths to your specifications. Kydex sheath 410 fits pattern 41 blades, kydex sheath 420 fits pattern 42 blades, kydex sheath 440 fits patterns 39 and 44, and kydex.
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Close over the knife making sure the spine of the knife is tight against the fold. Now for the fun part, making the flat sheet of kydex fit your knife. We will charge a nonrefundable deposit of 25% of the purchase price of the item. Heinnie haynes carry a range of luxury sheaths and holsters, but the ultimate option is our range of handmade leather knife sheaths for some of the finer knives in our range. Perfect for the knife sheath of your own design, this 100% top grain cowhide is vegetable tanned and is offered in convenient 12 by 12 natural colored 8 to 9 oz. Pancakestyle sheaths are a little easier to make, so if this is your first time making a sheath, you should seriously mull over the making a pancake sheath. We have a wide selection of kydex colors and patterns. Jul 31, 2014 youve made it to the best place online to learn about survival knives and other survival gear. New models added based on popularity and customer request. We offer kydex sheaths for a selection of pattern blades. Once hard, mark out where you want your holes to go. It is scratchresistant, waterproof, and holds its shape well. Pros and cons of the kydex sheath making kydex sheath involve a complicated process, tiresome and is time consuming and takes average of half an hour to make, however the final product is. We have the largest selection of holster and sheath making supplies anywhere.