Kydex material comes in colors including hunter orange, olive drab, black, neon pink, tiffany blue, and more. A teklok is used to make vertical or horizontal carry available on each sheath. How to make a kydex knife sheath w a teklok attachment duration. Discover all the extraordinary items our community of craftspeople have to offer and find the perfect gift for your loved one or yourself. Excellent weight for tooling, stamping or antiquing. Unfollow custom kydex knife sheaths to stop getting updates on your. Kydex is available in a wide variety of colors and patterns. 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. Making leather knife sheaths 3 book set 0719377332675. Feb 11, 2011 with the kydex still hot, sandwich the knife between the two foam molds and clamp the entire unit down tight. Our custom bk clip is a direct bold on replacement of the factory nylon belt loop. Diy primer on how to get started working with kydex its.
Kydex is a thermoforming plastic commonly used for knife sheaths. 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. Great prices on zytel knife sheaths, fixed blade sheaths, folding knife sheaths, cases, rolls, packs, pouches, and displays. 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. Quick ship knife sheath hand made using our knives configured by choosing popular instock models listed hundreds of knives in inventory. Unfollow kydex knife sheath to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Premium kydex sheaths and gear red rhino customs, llc home. New models added based on popularity and customer request. Making custom hunting knife sheaths premium leathercraft video. 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. Collins booksellers has making leather knife sheaths, volume 1 by holter david. Kydex is a thermoplastic material used to make formed sheaths for knives. Close over the knife making sure the spine of the knife is tight against the fold. Red rhino customs makes custom sheaths for knives, axes, tools, pliers, firesteels, flashlights, and other accessories.
Cut into desired shape its formed by using the heat of a gun and then held firmly together with rivets, eyelets, or glue. Sep 07, 2016 making a leather knife sheath duration. Contains all materials needed to make your own pouch for a small folding knife up to 4 closed length. Unfollow custom kydex knife sheaths to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. 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. 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. Welcome to extreme edge custom kydex here we custom hand make kydex knife sheaths go. Please note that this item will be dispatched once in stock. It is scratchresistant, waterproof, and holds its shape well. 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.
Kydex sheath knife sheath tactical knives tactical gear mora knives camping storage kydex holster knife art knife sharpening grizzly extreme neck sheath a unique custom kydex neck sheath for your small becker, esee, or mora knife with a firesteel, button light, great retention and quality. We have a wide selection of kydex colors and patterns. 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. 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.
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. Custom knife sheath hand made using your knife configured by choosing blade length. A knife sheath is not like a dress you sew together. 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. Mark the circles at the open edge of the kydex to close the sheath and secure the blade inside the material. Kydex is easy to work with and you can make a variety of sheath designs with it. Making leather knife sheaths volume 1 by david holter and peter fronteddu protect that beautiful handforged knife youve just completed or keep your. You choose the fastener type and sheath color and well make it fit your blade. Official simple little life video of making a kydex knife sheath. First things first, do a dry run at the press, just to make sure everything fits properly. The kydex is formed to the knife profile, then leather covered and secured with metal eyelets. 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. If you have any questions or comments, please just let me know.
The balance will be paid in two subsequent scheduled payments. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. The advantages of having a custom kydex sheath for. 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. Choose sheath length if between sizes, choose the next one up. 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. We can make any type of kydex sheath with any carry system you need. All it needs is imagination, preparation and patience. We will charge a nonrefundable deposit of 25% of the purchase price of the item. Kydex and nylon sheaths quality knife making supplies. We have the largest selection of holster and sheath making supplies anywhere. Whether youre a total beginner or know a thing or two about knives, browse around for info on.
We carry a full line of handle material and steel to meet the most demanding needs. After about ten minutes you can remove the sheath from the mold. Custom kydex knife, machete, and sword sheaths to your specifications. 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. Shop accessories knife sheath collection buck knives. For example gear and leather tools, books, dvds and videos listed. Survival books leather diy crafts tandy leather leather conditioner. Begin by choosing length below custom kydex knife sheaths are priced by length. Dec 26, 2010 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 that i could up cycle. Open it up and place the knife inside against the fold. Kydex sheath 410 fits pattern 41 blades, kydex sheath 420 fits pattern 42 blades, kydex sheath 440 fits patterns 39 and 44, and kydex. Knife and gun finishing supplies is your one stop for all your knife making equipment and supplies. Diy alternative to kydex using jugs daves homestead.
Making a knife sheath does not take rocket science. Etsy has thousands of handcrafted and vintage products that perfectly fit what youre searching for. You get a choice of od green, woodland camo, digital camo coyote brown, and black kydex. 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. 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. The sheath can be worn on the right or left hand side it comes with a strap to lock the knife in.
For international shipping additional charges apply. Kydex knife sheath with leather cover rick lowe custom. To create a genuine kydex sheath, makers heat a sheet of plastic, mould it around a form, cut off the excess material and polish the finished article. Heavyduty top grain leather sheath with curved design to hold most linoleum and other hookstyle bladed knives. No matter what size of knife im sheathing im using a blackened pecker heat gun.
No matter what youre looking for or where you are in. Rk custom kydex i am still making and shipping sheaths. Once hard, mark out where you want your holes to go. As the primary source of sheaths for the spyderco knife company of golden, colorado, sheathpro has more. Premium kydex sheaths and gear red rhino customs, llc kydex. Now for the fun part, making the flat sheet of kydex fit your knife. If you are not sure of the length, use the chat below in orange. However, for diyers there is nothing more enjoyable than making something using your own two hands.
Please check out the short video posted above to see the entire process we used to create a variety of kydex knife sheaths. How to make a custom kydex sheath for your survival knife. Leathercraft and leather working tutorial for making knife sheaths for your. 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. Youve made it to the best place online to learn about survival knives and other survival gear. We offer kydex sheaths for a selection of pattern blades. Taco or pancake stylle, iwb, owb, sob, appendix, neck, folder, etc. Leathercraft how to make knife sheaths part 1 leather working. Heres a tutorial showing how i make my custom kydex knife sheaths. Sheathpro is one of the premier makers of custommolded kydex knife sheaths and accessories. Welcome to extreme edge custom kydex your currently viewing our custom hand made kabar bk2 and bk3 kydex clips. The sheaths for the knives listed in my site are handmade to order.
See more ideas about kydex, kydex holster and kydex sheath. On day 30 we will charge 50% of the remaining balance, followed by the final payment on. 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. Contains all materials needed to make your own sheath for a small fixed blade knife with up to 6 blade. I needed to find thermoplastic that could be heated without off gassing cyanide or other toxic compounds. Kydex sheath knife sheath tactical knives tactical gear mora knives camping storage kydex holster knife art knife sharpening grizzly extreme neck sheath a unique custom kydex neck sheath for your. Make sure the knife is marked payment plan eligible contact knifecenter customer service at 8003386799. Jul 12, 2016 official simple little life video of making a kydex knife sheath.
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