Walter, I'm a newbie to Kydex sheath forming. I built a press, have a heat gun and a toaster oven. All I've been doing so far with all this stuff is wasting Kydex. Your video is simple and straight forward. The simplicity of your technique is a breath of fresh air. Gonna blow off todays chores and do it your way. Thank you sir!!
thank you Walter I am a smoking pipe MAKER and I enjoyed your video very much and I have made several carving knifes from old pocket knives blades and have put on several deer antler handler handles on new blades and even on old blades I have found your videos very interesting thank you again.
I cannot believe any body would give this video a thumbs down. This video is top notch and instructional. I subscribed and now, I will attempt to replace the cheap sheaths that come with most knives. Thanks. Highboy
@Suzukisan other then 2" of hard thermo plastic. If you hit the top of the knife that hard, you have bigger problems to worry about! Like how the hell did I fall off this sky scraper!
I got the supplies and I'm going to give it a try Thanks for your videos it's very refreshing to see somebody on RUclips who pretty much knows what they're doing
I have never worked with kydex before, but I followed the instructions on this video and it worked like a charm. I love the design of this sheath because of how it snaps on to my belt. Great video thank you very much!
"Cooked lasagna needle" made me sub (first video of yours I've had the privilege to view). That's a teacher's vocabulary. Thank you for the cogent, right-to-the-point, straightforward presentation. Very well done.
These videos are really fascinating. You do a great job of explaining what you are doing and why. I almost wish I had a shop to make knives in. Keep up the good work.
Good vid but I think you forgot to mention that grit might get inside the sheath and it will scratch your blade. You need to clean the sheath before securing it with eyelets/rivets.
Thank you for this video! My brother and I were just talking yesterday about making Kydex sheaths and this came up in my RUclips feed today! This should be very handy for us. Thanks again!
Good vid, but do you have suggestions for an apartment dweller that doesn't have a shop full of tools? I just want to make about a dozen sheaths for my personal knife collection. Can I do this with a heat gun, dremel and kydex press and be ok?
Argh. I was going to try an x-back arrangement on my next sheath, but after seeing how much slimmer this is with eyelets on only one side I'm rethinking things. That is some outstanding micarta and the handle shape is one I'll happily steal for future knives, if I ever get set up again with a decent shop area. Great work there!
Same idea, I am going to make slice down blade covers for kitchen knives for my rv with kydex, just wanted to see if there were easier ways than a heat gun. Guess I will use my oven, A couple one by fours, and quick grips
Hey Walter saw you on forged in fire so I started to watch your videos, I'm starting to make sheaths and holsters and I really like your press can you show us how you made it
Hi there! This video was really, really awesome to watch! I have been making leather sheaths for knives, and wanted to move into the world of kydex. This video was very informative, and was very inspiring! I know this video was posted a long time ago, so I'm not sure if you still watch the comments here, but can you or anyone else who sees this explain to me in slightly different wording exactly how to punch the holes for the eyelets? I didn't exactly understand that part. unsure what tools to use. Other than that, amazing video! Thanks!
Hey Walter I had a question. I make knives but I don’t really have the tools or skill to make a kydex sheaths so I was wondering if you do custom order sheaths?
I'm about to make my first kydex sheath. I've bought .080 kydex and built a press, but I'm having trouble finding the right eyelets. I want to use 5 mm (.197") inner diameter but they all have such a short barrel (4mm/.157") that they won't work. What eyelets should I use?
that micarta handle you make with the mixed thin pieces, make the best looking micarta handles I have seen.
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Nice video and I'll definitely consider a kydex sheath for my next knife project. I'd add a water drainage hole at the bottom though, just for good measure.
Thanks for the great video Walter! I am new to the whole Kydex sheath thing, I had a Kydex sheath made for my OKC Afghan. Dutch woodland Camo with Brass rivets/eyelets,My order should be arriving by Tuesday at the latest. I went through a company in the U.S called The Cleveland Kydex company... I also sent my Omni Hunter 12PT Buck knife in as well, Flat dark earth colour with Nickle rivets/eyelets... And it's baby brother for a Coyote Brown with Black rivets/eyelets. I'm pretty excited to see how they turned out. I live in Yellowknife Canada basically in no mans land above the 60th parallel... They have Tech-Locks but they offer something called a slimline?? Could you perhaps elaborate what that would be
Hey walter I'm about to work on a kydex sword sheath. The end of the sword blade is wider than the base how would this method work for a sword like that? its the zgb executioner 2.0
+holyshaman use a material that wont stick to the kydex near the base of the sword. the goal here would be to make a level opening for the sword, but you would still have to use part of the hilt for retention.
Hi Mr. Sorrells, I love your videos, especially the ones talking about Japanese swords. I was wondering if you could show us how make a katana saya using kydex. I am sick and tired of denting the pristine lacquer on my saya. Thank you.
What are the hex screws that you use for the knife handle called? I've looked around online, but I cannot find those type. I am making a knife at the moment using my micarta for handle scales and I would really like that look for the handles. Thanks Mr. Walter!
It's a Blackhawk rigger's belt or tactical gun belt or whatever you want to call it. I shoot defensive pistol competitions so I just got in the habit of wearing a gun belt all the time.
when I make a sheath like this, I always have a problem. usually I make it for a knife with a fairly pronounced drop point, whatever knife it is, and I end up with a "point" of the sheath that is slightly far from the actual tip of the knife, as by folding the kydex it remains straight and there is no way to follow the curve of the spine in the profile of the sheath. is there some way to avoid it?
Nice vid, love watching this stuff :) A question though: is it possible to make a tsuka core with molded kydex? I have a Japanese style blade waiting to be mounted (3 years already) and chiseling out pieces of wood with good tolerances doesn't seem like a thing I could do without screwing up. I'm thinking about two piece construction, glued together and maybe reinforced with additional stitching or something along the lines. what do you think? is it worth trying? or should I just give up before I mess something up? thanks in advance :)
Good question. But the answer is No, and for two reasons. Kydex is heated to about 340°F, which is much cooler than the average tempering heat (~400°F) of most blades, and it only stays hot for a few minutes, while tempering will usually take well over an hour.
TheUndeadNitemare no it takes at least a couple hundred degrees to make it soften and lose its memory. You'd be dead from the heat before it got that hot.
I saw another guy who takes a small tooth pick and pokes it onto the very tip of the blade when making the inital press, this when pulled out gives you a small channel for moisture to leak out, thought that was a heck of an idea.
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Walter, I'm a newbie to Kydex sheath forming. I built a press, have a heat gun and a toaster oven. All I've been doing so far with all this stuff is wasting Kydex. Your video is simple and straight forward. The simplicity of your technique is a breath of fresh air. Gonna blow off todays chores and do it your way. Thank you sir!!
thank you Walter I am a smoking pipe MAKER and I enjoyed your video very much and I have made several carving knifes from old pocket knives blades and have put on several deer antler handler handles on new blades and even on old blades I have found your videos very interesting thank you again.
I cannot believe any body would give this video a thumbs down. This video is top notch and instructional. I subscribed and now, I will attempt to replace the cheap sheaths that come with most knives. Thanks. Highboy
@Suzukisan - if your mold is correct and you rivet the thing correctly the blade will never come through the bottom
Haters gonna hate right? ;)
@Suzukisan other then 2" of hard thermo plastic. If you hit the top of the knife that hard, you have bigger problems to worry about! Like how the hell did I fall off this sky scraper!
@Adrian Diaz Yep, just like on my gun channel. Highboy
The best Kydex video I have watched. Thanks Walter. Hope to see your son in more videos too.
I got the supplies and I'm going to give it a try Thanks for your videos it's very refreshing to see somebody on RUclips who pretty much knows what they're doing
One of the best online educational channels weapons related.
Will you consider doing a video on making the kydex press?
I have never worked with kydex before, but I followed the instructions on this video and it worked like a charm. I love the design of this sheath because of how it snaps on to my belt. Great video thank you very much!
"Cooked lasagna needle" made me sub (first video of yours I've had the privilege to view). That's a teacher's vocabulary. Thank you for the cogent, right-to-the-point, straightforward presentation. Very well done.
noodle* I have no idea what a cooked lasagna "needle" feels like...thankfully.
Nice introduction to Kydex. I think I might be able to do what I'm after.
I am just starting to make Kydex Sheath for my knives, a lot easier than leather and less expense. Great Video !!!!!
These videos are really fascinating. You do a great job of explaining what you are doing and why. I almost wish I had a shop to make knives in. Keep up the good work.
Almost?
Thank you for the clear and concise video on working with the Kydex to make a sheath! Subscribed!
Good vid but I think you forgot to mention that grit might get inside the sheath and it will scratch your blade. You need to clean the sheath before securing it with eyelets/rivets.
Good point! You are so right...
Thank you Walter - That is a 'pro' video, & a pleasure to watch. Respect.
Very to the point even all these years later thanks!
dude I love this channel.you are good at blades and teaching.Thanks!!
Kudos! easy to follow and your voice was made for infommecials and youtube videos.
You, Sir, are an artist. Very good video, thank you.
Thank you for this video! My brother and I were just talking yesterday about making Kydex sheaths and this came up in my RUclips feed today! This should be very handy for us. Thanks again!
Sweet, just reviewed the video, made my sheath. It is functional and aesthetically pleasing. Thanks Walter!
Nice instructional video, and as always humorous.
Good vid, but do you have suggestions for an apartment dweller that doesn't have a shop full of tools? I just want to make about a dozen sheaths for my personal knife collection. Can I do this with a heat gun, dremel and kydex press and be ok?
Great video. Thanks for sharing! Well explained for someone who has no idea what he's doing. Much appreciated.
Great video, very easy to follow
Argh. I was going to try an x-back arrangement on my next sheath, but after seeing how much slimmer this is with eyelets on only one side I'm rethinking things. That is some outstanding micarta and the handle shape is one I'll happily steal for future knives, if I ever get set up again with a decent shop area. Great work there!
Highly informative and enjoyable video. I would love to have "Professor" Sorrells make kydex sheaths for my four bushcraft knives.
Great sense of humour , cool vid .
Thank you again for another fantastic Video.
Same idea, I am going to make slice down blade covers for kitchen knives for my rv with kydex, just wanted to see if there were easier ways than a heat gun. Guess I will use my oven, A couple one by fours, and quick grips
thanks Walter. gonna uy the press and some kydex next week
Great video! Thanks Walter!
What sort of cutting tool do you have on the front of the Dremel tool??? Stone or metal???
Very good video Mr.Sorrels.... I'm a knife maker as well.... And u were spot on my brother.... GOD BLESS & massive respect from Georgia!!!!!
Hey Walter saw you on forged in fire so I started to watch your videos, I'm starting to make sheaths and holsters and I really like your press can you show us how you made it
Excellent video. Very detailed and informative. Thank you.
What kind of foam did you use and where can I get it?
Walter, what is the exact name of the Dremel attachment you used at the end of the video to dress the edges of your sheath? Thanks! Don
Mr. Sorrells can you please educate me, what is the necessary thickness of the rubber that you use in for your Kydex press.
Hi there! This video was really, really awesome to watch! I have been making leather sheaths for knives, and wanted to move into the world of kydex. This video was very informative, and was very inspiring! I know this video was posted a long time ago, so I'm not sure if you still watch the comments here, but can you or anyone else who sees this explain to me in slightly different wording exactly how to punch the holes for the eyelets? I didn't exactly understand that part. unsure what tools to use.
Other than that, amazing video! Thanks!
I know this video is a few years old but...
Can several layers of kydex be laminated together to create a thick moldable piece? How would I do that?
Hey Walter I had a question. I make knives but I don’t really have the tools or skill to make a kydex sheaths so I was wondering if you do custom order sheaths?
Thank you sir, new subscriber and I look forward to working with Kydex, great video and easy to follow.
Thank you much for the ongoing education.
your voice is really nice for Voice overs! good to see this video!
Nice, I was wondering if I could use my Evenheat Kiln to heat the kydex.
Does kydex hold up to uv rays better then pvc which is also a thermoplastic?
Just starting out with kydex. Would be very helpful if you did a vid on how you made your press. Thank you sir
Great video! I'm going to get right to making them for my Becker and Ontario fixed blades!
Thanks for the video. I have enjoyed all of your presentations.
You dont need to cover the knife with any tape when you fold the warmed kydex and then make the press?
What an awesome video!
fold over Kydex sheaths are my favorite design. would love to have one for my SOG field pup.
Is it okay to use screws instead of rivets?
Great video! I think I'll give it a try soon. Keep up the good work!
Cool video man. What grit are you using on the belt sander to shape the kydex?
Great Video, thank you from Canada!
Another great tutorial, thanks!
awesome video, thanks for keeping it simple
Do you do orders for people? I have a knife I need a sheath for.
I'm about to make my first kydex sheath. I've bought .080 kydex and built a press, but I'm having trouble finding the right eyelets. I want to use 5 mm (.197") inner diameter but they all have such a short barrel (4mm/.157") that they won't work. What eyelets should I use?
that micarta handle you make with the mixed thin pieces, make the best looking micarta handles I have seen.
Nice video and I'll definitely consider a kydex sheath for my next knife project. I'd add a water drainage hole at the bottom though, just for good measure.
Walter: did you ever post a video on how you made your kydex press? If so, can you post the link?
Thanks for the great video Walter! I am new to the whole Kydex sheath thing, I had a Kydex sheath made for my OKC Afghan. Dutch woodland Camo with Brass rivets/eyelets,My order should be arriving by Tuesday at the latest. I went through a company in the U.S called The Cleveland Kydex company... I also sent my Omni Hunter 12PT Buck knife in as well, Flat dark earth colour with Nickle rivets/eyelets... And it's baby brother for a Coyote Brown with Black rivets/eyelets. I'm pretty excited to see how they turned out. I live in Yellowknife Canada basically in no mans land above the 60th parallel... They have Tech-Locks but they offer something called a slimline?? Could you perhaps elaborate what that would be
Great video!
Hey walter I'm about to work on a kydex sword sheath. The end of the sword blade is wider than the base how would this method work for a sword like that? its the zgb executioner 2.0
+holyshaman use a material that wont stick to the kydex near the base of the sword. the goal here would be to make a level opening for the sword, but you would still have to use part of the hilt for retention.
Hi Mr. Sorrells, I love your videos, especially the ones talking about Japanese swords. I was wondering if you could show us how make a katana saya using kydex. I am sick and tired of denting the pristine lacquer on my saya. Thank you.
What are the hex screws that you use for the knife handle called? I've looked around online, but I cannot find those type. I am making a knife at the moment using my micarta for handle scales and I would really like that look for the handles. Thanks Mr. Walter!
Star bit screws, I mean.
+John Rasmussen Torx screws?
try Chicago screws or T9 torque screws
nice work and vid walter,regards from the u.k.
I was inspired so i made one for my metford i will send you my link soon, it has a bit of innovation to it, its a smart sheath.
Well yah just pointed out about 30 things I was doing wrong. Thanks man!
great vid -- curious, what kind of belt do you have?
It's a Blackhawk rigger's belt or tactical gun belt or whatever you want to call it. I shoot defensive pistol competitions so I just got in the habit of wearing a gun belt all the time.
Awesome info yet again hooaah!I typed in making Kydex sheath.1st one I saw was your vid.Ok well I'll stop but great info.
Like your no frills plain spoken dyi video. I've got the Kydex, rivets, rivet dies, arbor press. Probably need to make a kydex press and I'll be set.
Nicely done! Thanks
when I make a sheath like this, I always have a problem. usually I make it for a knife with a fairly pronounced drop point, whatever knife it is, and I end up with a "point" of the sheath that is slightly far from the actual tip of the knife, as by folding the kydex it remains straight and there is no way to follow the curve of the spine in the profile of the sheath. is there some way to avoid it?
great vid buddy keep up the good work 10/10
How do you address an open seam between your kydex?
Nice vid, love watching this stuff :)
A question though: is it possible to make a tsuka core with molded kydex? I have a Japanese style blade waiting to be mounted (3 years already) and chiseling out pieces of wood with good tolerances doesn't seem like a thing I could do without screwing up. I'm thinking about two piece construction, glued together and maybe reinforced with additional stitching or something along the lines. what do you think? is it worth trying? or should I just give up before I mess something up?
thanks in advance :)
Can you make a Kydex sheath for a folding knife such as a spyderco tenacious or a benchmade griptillian?
I mean, can you do one with the blade out
Can you make custom sheaths for people
Another helpful video!!!
Walter Sorrells, the vocal fry king...
Thinking exact same thing. So bad!
A bit late I know, but wouldn't it be a good idea for a drainage hole at the bottom of the sheath?
Yes.
+The Aardvark One nice thing about Kydex is that you can always add drainage later if you want to.
Also does the heat from the kydex screw up any tempering?
Good question. But the answer is No, and for two reasons. Kydex is heated to about 340°F, which is much cooler than the average tempering heat (~400°F) of most blades, and it only stays hot for a few minutes, while tempering will usually take well over an hour.
Richard R Thanks for the info.
Thanks! I have to try this now!
Awesome job thanks
What if you keep it in the sun? Would it heat up enough and warp?
TheUndeadNitemare no it takes at least a couple hundred degrees to make it soften and lose its memory. You'd be dead from the heat before it got that hot.
$4 / sq. foot @ 2014, what is the price today? Any suppliers? Because all I find on ebay is quite expensive
www.amazon.com/Small-Parts-KYDEX-V-Sheet/dp/B00KDMLJ0A
Jair Regalado Thanks! But that's quite thin. It more expensive the thicker you get www.amazon.com/dp/B00HFDNMN2?m=A3GD9ULQOPYTNA
www.holstersmith.com/vcom/index.php?cPath=546_54_136
www.knifekits.com/vcom/index.php?cPath=41_54_136_652
this was a great video
I saw another guy who takes a small tooth pick and pokes it onto the very tip of the blade when making the inital press, this when pulled out gives you a small channel for moisture to leak out, thought that was a heck of an idea.
I picked up a cheap Gromit set with a die that works with the hammer like yours for about $8 at Canadian Tire
well done ----- Thank you
Could you do that with thin wall PVC
Ok, now I know what this is. Thank you for showing us! I am learning! I subbed too!
this was so helpful!
What's your favorite folding blade and your favorite fixed blade
a recent Tandy catalog had sheets of kydex.
Vinyl siding works well also.