First Kydex Sheath

**Erratus Animus** · 08-23-2010, 03:40 PM

Well while my hands are healing from the hand drill I needed to make a sheath for a few knives. I used Kydex as I dont like building leather sheaths that much. I like the looks of leather just not the building. The kydex was very easy and form and went well I think.
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**panch0** · 08-23-2010, 04:03 PM

Looks good EA. I agree with you on working with leather. I can whip up a concealex or kydex sheath pretty quick and less blood spilled as well. hehehe...

**Erratus Animus** · 08-23-2010, 04:26 PM

i was amazed how easy it really was.I have made a ferro rod holder and stuff to put on it too.

**Winter** · 08-23-2010, 05:00 PM

Looks good EA.

I've yet to try out kydex.

There's a maker in finland that makes leather sheaths with a kydex insert. Best of both worlds.

**Rick** · 08-23-2010, 05:19 PM

Very nice job.

**Erratus Animus** · 08-23-2010, 05:19 PM

Originally Posted by Winter

There's a maker in finland that makes leather sheaths with a kydex insert. Best of both worlds.

I have seen several of those on British blades. They look real good.

**crashdive123** · 08-23-2010, 06:55 PM

Very well done. You'd never suspect that it was your first. Look great.

**Erratus Animus** · 08-23-2010, 07:14 PM

Originally Posted by crashdive123

Very well done. You'd never suspect that it was your first. Look great.

A testament to how easy it is.

I made a mistake on the number of sheaths I could make, 1 sheet will make 4 sheaths for this style knife. I do need to get a sharper bit as the one I used slipped on the mark twice.

Ty everyone. Its ppl like yall that encourages another to try and present their work and I ty for that.

**welderguy** · 08-23-2010, 09:34 PM

Nicely done

**doug1980** · 08-24-2010, 01:47 AM

Looks great. Where do you purchase the sheets of kydex and the rivets?

**ericgarner118** · 08-24-2010, 01:55 AM

That looks fantastic. I have an old knife from my dad, one of the old navy Ka-bars. The knife is in good condition but the sheath is messed up. I definitely need to make something like that.

**Camp10** · 08-24-2010, 05:47 AM

Nice work EA!

**Rick** · 08-24-2010, 07:22 AM

Eric - You can buy replacement sheaths for the Ka-Bar in leather if you want it more original.

**Erratus Animus** · 08-24-2010, 08:51 AM

Doug I bought it at http://www.knifekits.com/vcom/index.php

If you do not have a press already you can make one using 2 pieces of plywood(3/4) and closed cell foam sandwiched between them. I purchased their foam and cut it in half. Glued it to the ply wood with contact cement. I also purchased the hand setter to set the eyelets with. You will need those 2 basic tools. After that you just need to buy a bag of eyelets and your kydex.

I found it to be much more cost efficient to buy the Kydex as I can make 4 sheaths from one sheet of 12 by 12" kydex- 6 bucks a sheet WOW!

I only make two knives currently, both bushcraft knives, so it works well for me.

ty for the interest.

**doug1980** · 08-24-2010, 10:08 PM

Originally Posted by Erratus Animus

Doug I bought it at http://www.knifekits.com/vcom/index.php

If you do not have a press already you can make one using 2 pieces of plywood(3/4) and closed cell foam sandwiched between them. I purchased their foam and cut it in half. Glued it to the ply wood with contact cement. I also purchased the hand setter to set the eyelets with. You will need those 2 basic tools. After that you just need to buy a bag of eyelets and your kydex.

I found it to be much more cost efficient to buy the Kydex as I can make 4 sheaths from one sheet of 12 by 12" kydex- 6 bucks a sheet WOW!

I only make two knives currently, both bushcraft knives, so it works well for me.

ty for the interest.

Thanks for the info. I am thinking of making some knives and shealths for my dad, father-in-law and myself. Plus I want to make a few holsters. Should be a fun winter project.