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With the kydex still hot, sandwich the knife between the two foam molds and clamp the entire unit down tight. Knife and gun finishing supplies is your one stop for all your knife making equipment and supplies. We have a wide selection of kydex colors and patterns. Quickship knife sheaths do not require you to send us your knife. Best field knife sheaths and accessories for preppers the prepared. The fit of kydex allows sand, dirt, grit, etc to fall out, easy to wash out with water and never damage the sheath. 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. A knife sheath is not like a dress you sew together. Thank you for supporting a small business through these tough times. Leather knife sheath weaver leathercraft weaver leather supply. Build bookcases for added storage or make an old bookshelf new again. Quick ship knife sheath hand made using our knives configured by choosing popular instock models listed hundreds of knives in inventory. Hows it going lads and lasses, in a previous instructable i walked you through how to make a simple cordwrapped tactical knife.

Lining the kydex would cause dirt, sand, grit to hold inside the sheath rather than easy wash out. We offer kydex sheaths for a selection of pattern blades. The delta whiskey lil hawk knife and sheath system is a custom knife and a custom sheath system built specifically for you. Kydex and nylon sheaths quality knife making supplies. If you dont see your model knife listed here, check out the custom knife sheath designer series for more. Some of the things i sell in this store are new and used knives, custom made kydex sheaths made and ready to ship, custom built kydex. Heres a tutorial showing how i make my custom kydex knife sheaths.

On day 30 we will charge 50% of the remaining balance, followed by the final payment on. We have these models in stock in order to make shopping even quicker, and more convenient for our customers. The kydex is formed to the knife profile, then leather covered and secured with metal eyelets. This does not need to be an exact measurement, but it is always better to err on the side of caution and make the sheath bigger than it needs to be. 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. There i try to show all steps involved in this video. Etsy has thousands of handcrafted and vintage products that perfectly fit what youre searching for. Trace the outline of the blade on the kydex with a pencil, adding 1 inch 2.

Once the final shaping is done, use some polishing compound on the edges to get a professional appearance. 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. How to easily make a diy kydex knife sheath youtube. How to make a kydex knife sheath without a press youtube. Contains all materials needed to make your own sheath for a small fixed blade knife with up to 6 blade. 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.

Custom kydex knife, machete, and sword sheaths to your specifications. I needed to find thermoplastic that could be heated without off gassing cyanide or other toxic compounds. Ive been asked a number of times to do a tutorial on. A teklok is used to make vertical or horizontal carry available on each sheath. We have about every color choice available, and if not, well do our best to get it. Our sheaths come in heavy duty nylon or genuine leather, and are available for both fixed and folding knives.

The photo to the left shows one of my larger knives, the viper, in a brown kydex sheath with realtree graphic accents holding an attached ferro rod and flashlight. Whaddup denizens of the internet, its ya boy guz wait, wrong intro. 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. We carry a full line of handle material and steel to meet the most demanding needs. About me and my products 7rattlesbushcraft custom kydex. Making a knife sheath does not take rocket science. This short video shows how to make a variety of different style knife sheaths with this durable plastic. Make sure the knife is marked payment plan eligible contact knifecenter customer service at 8003386799. Fold a piece of kydex over the knife blade so you can make the sheath out of a single piece. Everything you need to make your own custom sheath or holster. Our holsters and sheaths are minimalist in design and execution providing the smallest footprint to avoid printing while maintaining the stability and security needed for. New models added based on popularity and customer request.

Have you been looking for a leather sheath for your new knife or maybe youre a blacksmith having trouble finding sheaths for the blades you create. Red rhino customs, llc premium kydex sheaths and gear. Please note that this item will be dispatched once in stock. All it needs is imagination, preparation and patience.

Youve made it to the best place online to learn about survival knives and other survival gear. 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. Kydex is a thermoforming plastic commonly used for knife sheaths. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. 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. Official simple little life video of making a kydex knife sheath. The sheaths for the knives listed in my site are handmade to order. 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. After about ten minutes you can remove the sheath from the mold. Kydex is easy to work with and you can make a variety of sheath designs with it.

How to make a custom kydex sheath for your survival knife. Custom knife sheath hand made using your knife configured by choosing blade length. After sanding, make sure all the grit from the belt sander is gone or you will scratch your knife, disassemble the sheath and clean thoroughly. Please check out the short video posted above to see the entire process we used to create a variety of kydex knife sheaths. Yes, we are still open and shipping your orders within 3 business days or less. Contains all materials needed to make your own pouch for a small folding knife up to 4 closed length. The cleveland kydex co quick ship custom kydex knife sheath for your blade. Spyderco fixed blades custom made kydex knife sheaths.

Sometimes color is a factor, if a customer wants coyote brown for instance, it is only available in. Great prices on zytel knife sheaths, fixed blade sheaths, folding knife sheaths, cases, rolls, packs, pouches, and displays. It is designed by doug wilson and built by brian sells at english mountain knives. Kydex sheath 410 fits pattern 41 blades, kydex sheath 420 fits pattern 42 blades, kydex sheath 440 fits patterns 39 and 44, and kydex. Yhco also offers various custom knife and sheath systems. Safe and secure kydex holsters and knife sheaths designed and tested for discrete, concealed carry. Kydex stitched with copper wire, and decorated with leather pads. I am a us army vet, ex security with extensive construction experience. Excellent weight for tooling, stamping or antiquing. The sheath can be worn on the right or left hand side it comes with a strap to lock the knife in.

Find a sheath from another knife that fits well enough to make due this never turns out well make a leather sheath yourself easier said than done this is a true skill and requires several leather working tools hire someone to make a custom knife sheath get ready to pay out some big bucks make your own custom kydex sheath. Kydex knife sheath with leather cover rick lowe custom. 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. Rk custom kydex i am still making and shipping sheaths.

I have been making kydex products for over 10 years now. Leather knife sheath pattern best pocket knife pocket knives longhunter knife making knife sheath making fur trade nativity crafts leather tooling. 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. Its easy to assume that diy methods create sheaths that are lessawesome than the offtheshelf models, but in reality weve found that its not. 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. Premium kydex sheaths and gear red rhino customs, llc. You choose the fastener type and sheath color and well make it fit your blade. Kydex is usually used for a working knife that should see hard use in very rough conditions.

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. 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. 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. Red rhino customs makes custom sheaths for knives, axes, tools, pliers, firesteels, flashlights, and other accessories.

Kydex is a line of thermoplastic acrylicpolyvinyl chloride materials manufactured by a company called sekisui spi who also own the allen thermoplastics brand kydex is a world renowned brand name, with its uses spanning a huge range of industries, for a wide variety of uses. 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. We offer replacement knife sheaths for almost every model. 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.

For more info about my knives have a look at my website. The 1 hour custom kydex knife sheath in your kitchen. Diy alternative to kydex using jugs daves homestead. Taco or pancake stylle, iwb, owb, sob, appendix, neck, folder, etc. Sewing leather revisited making a sheath for my frost mora carving knife shoemaking skills primer via school of the renaissance artisan. We can make any type of kydex sheath with any carry system you need. 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. However, for diyers there is nothing more enjoyable than making something using your own two hands. We will charge a nonrefundable deposit of 25% of the purchase price of the item. If you have any questions or comments, please just let me. Kydex is available in a wide variety of colors and patterns. See more ideas about kydex, kydex holster and kydex sheath. Diy primer on how to get started working with kydex its.