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Deadpool_9
03-12-2013, 11:55
Anyone have any experience with making your own kydex sheaths?
I found some things online:
( http://willowhavenoutdoor.com/general-survival/the-1-hour-custom-kydex-knife-sheath-in-your-kitchen/ , http://www.knifekits.com/vcom/product_info.php?cPath=41_54_137&products_id=2252 )
Just curious if anyone has any first hand experience to share?

My nephew has a Mantis Chaos and I would like to make him a kydex shealth for a gift.
Also curious about building in retention mechanisms into the sheath.

Thanks in advance for any input!
killarney
03-21-2013, 09:19
I've made several kydex knife sheaths. However, I never made a retention mechanism for any of them, I just didn't find it necessary.

I did a short DIY article on kydex for ITS tactical. Sorry I don't know how to get a direct link to the article but if you go to the ITStactical website and search "kydex" you should be able to find it.
muddywings
03-21-2013, 17:51
Sent you a PM...all you need to know....
rbeau30
03-23-2013, 23:41
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Alright... well it is adding HTML tags to my post without me doing it, so I&#39;ll try some other time.</p>
rbeau30
03-24-2013, 04:43
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I made one for my Crovel. Once you watch a few YouTube vids, it is pretty easy to do. I like this one: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0K1YwKXqTDA I adapted the video to make a sheath for my Crovel: http://www.sharpeningshack.net/images/crovel-shovel.jpg</p>
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It ended up working nicely, I just adapted the step-by-step for something with a larger blade. Retention was not a problem. It ended up being snug enough.</p>
Mountain Man
04-05-2013, 10:35
I make my own sheaths. Its not to difficult and the more you make the easier it is.
scottz
04-21-2013, 17:17
The key to making a good sheath with retention is picking the right blade design. Not all knives work well with kydex.
kona
05-06-2013, 13:54
Anyone have any experience with making your own kydex sheaths? what a great site
I found some things online:
( http://willowhavenoutdoor.com/general-survival/the-1-hour-custom-kydex-knife-sheath-in-your-kitchen/ , http://www.knifekits.com/vcom/product_info.php?cPath=41_54_137&products_id=2252 )
Just curious if anyone has any first hand experience to share?

My nephew has a Mantis Chaos and I would like to make him a kydex shealth for a gift.
Also curious about building in retention mechanisms into the sheath.

Thanks in advance for any input!