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  1. 03-12-2013, 11:55 #1
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    Default DIY Kydex shealths

    Anyone have any experience with making your own kydex sheaths?
    I found some things online:
    ( http://willowhavenoutdoor.com/genera...-your-kitchen/ , http://www.knifekits.com/vcom/produc...oducts_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!
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    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.
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    Sent you a PM...all you need to know....
    "The thing about quotes on the internet is that you cannot confirm their validity." -Abraham Lincoln
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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>
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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: </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>
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    I make my own sheaths. Its not to difficult and the more you make the easier it is.
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    The key to making a good sheath with retention is picking the right blade design. Not all knives work well with kydex.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Deadpool_9 View Post
    Anyone have any experience with making your own kydex sheaths? what a great site
    I found some things online:
    ( http://willowhavenoutdoor.com/genera...-your-kitchen/ , http://www.knifekits.com/vcom/produc...oducts_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!
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