Kydex / Leather Hybrid Sheath | Sheath For The War Knife | Knife Making

The "War Knife" we built two videos ago was extremely lonely without a sheath, so I decided to make one! This sheath uses a kydex taco design with a leather strap to connect it to your belt. If you're looking to make a hybrid kydex / leather sheath stick around!
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[@jeremywest5433]

Nice work, thanks for making great videos for us new knife makers to look up to.

[@RedBeardOps]

Thank you! Cheers! Means a lot Jeremy!

[@HighRoad317]

Excellent engineering!!!

[@Hohmies86]

LOVE IT!!!

[@AvoidingChores]

Exactly the inspiration I was looking for

[@RedBeardOps]

Glad to hear it!

[@javzee2315]

Damn!!! Sweet set up

[@teabaganyone7830]

Bro that is amazing

[@grimm2085]

Excellent video, great instruction, really like the additional information about tools used as your using them, and where you got them, thank you very much for sharing your knowledge, God Bless

[@RedBeardOps]

Glad it was helpful!

[@greyscout01]

That is just awesome. Perfect combination look.

[@RedBeardOps]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@frankhelms2083]

As usual, J's presentation is full of excellent detail. I'm always gratefull that you're here.

[@RedBeardOps]

I appreciate that Frank!

[@shakesforge]

Beautifully done

[@RedBeardOps]

Thank you!

[@1961chas]

Wow, what a cool looking set.

[@RedBeardOps]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@dshaeable]

Anybody else hear Roberto from Futurama when he did the little stab manuever at the end? Great video and great job

[@RedBeardOps]

Thank you sir! lol

[@heikolang335]

Spot on as usual! Ist really suites the knife.

[@RedBeardOps]

Thanks Heiko!

[@HeathenHammer123]

looks amazing.

[@RedBeardOps]

Thanks man!

[@vinceswann9621]

I just wanted to say I enjoy all your content, and appreciate the videos you share. Always a 👍

[@RedBeardOps]

I appreciate that! Have a great weekend Vince!

[@slade7354]

That's nice! Very cool!

[@RedBeardOps]

Thank you! Cheers! Have a great weekend!

[@Jim-fr3gr]

That looks good.great work.

[@RedBeardOps]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@johnkennedyswenja]

Awesome sheath, love the combo.

[@RedBeardOps]

Thanks John!

[@markallen5866]

Awesome job. Lots of help with the leather work. I'm going to try the two together as I liked your combo so much.

[@RedBeardOps]

Glad it was helpful!

[@kennyjackson3421]

Looks great!

[@RedBeardOps]

Thanks!

[@woodbutcherjc]

Really nice looking. Great job.

[@RedBeardOps]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@jeffreyhowell9803]

That's a beautiful sheath

[@RedBeardOps]

Thank you Jeffrey!

[@m53knives8]

looks great that combo leather-kydex,,,

[@RedBeardOps]

I think so too! Cheers sir, thanks!

[@the_rattlesnake_dude7172]

Great work!

[@RedBeardOps]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@4yoHI]

Wow! Great combo, ans as always, nice content, thx!

[@RedBeardOps]

Glad you enjoyed!

[@dominicdwk]

Beautiful work

[@RedBeardOps]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@markrogers7044]

Nice Build!!

[@RedBeardOps]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@jameswilkes3186]

Really nice package. Like the hybrid sheath. Well done.

[@RedBeardOps]

Thank you greatly!

[@markfulmer67]

That looks great, good job!

[@RedBeardOps]

Thanks Mark!

[@molonlabe3083]

Man… that whole setup is badass!!!

[@RedBeardOps]

Thank you!

[@ca8920]

Awesome Workmanship

[@RedBeardOps]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@craigtravisfehr]

Nicely done man.

[@RedBeardOps]

Thanks!

[@richardf9137]

Beautiful!

[@RedBeardOps]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@DavidMoonForge]

That sheath turned out great! I haven't done any taco sheaths with kydex. I'll have to give that a try. I love the look of the leather and kydex combo.
Thanks for posting! Seems like I always walk away from one of your videos with something new to try.

[@RedBeardOps]

Thank you greatly David! Glad you enjoyed this one. I like the way it turned out too!

[@ericmoore2236]

Beautiful craftsmanship 👍

[@RedBeardOps]

Thank you very much!

[@sudo_nym]

That’s a classy package, James! You have to be happy with how that turned out!
Speaking of classy packages, I’m wearing one of your RBO Texas hoodies today. It’s great quality and super comfy, too.
Highly recommended for anyone wanting to take a bit of RBO with you wherever you go.
Cheers dude 👍🏻

[@RedBeardOps]

Heck yeah man! Glad to hear you're liking it! Cheers

[@JohannSwart_JWS]

Great result! I never used to like Kydex too much - too plasticky, but this technique kinda sells it better. Love hand made leather sheaths. Especially yours. All the best!

[@RedBeardOps]

Thanks Johann!

[@robbyb4959]

Awesome knife

[@RedBeardOps]

Thank you! Cheers

[@terryzimmer5151]

Very nice looks good

[@RedBeardOps]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@supermannyg3]

Excellent

[@RedBeardOps]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@matthewdancik5515]

Most excellent, my Dude!

[@RedBeardOps]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@valentinigarageworks]

real nice job on that sheath

[@RedBeardOps]

Thank you greatly!

[@kevingade5615]

Beautiful sheath! Very creative mixing medias.

[@RedBeardOps]

Thank you very much!

[@jawadbokhari1]

Great vid mate

[@RedBeardOps]

Thanks 👍 Cheers

[@primalbiomechanics-willmon6166]

Amazing craftsmanship brother, really inspirational

[@RedBeardOps]

I appreciate that! Cheers!

[@ericgauthier8695]

FANTASTIC MY TALENTED ANIMAL BROTHER !!!!! Very nice lookin rig !!! SEMPER FI🇺🇸

[@RedBeardOps]

Thanks Eric, glad you liked it!

[@MrTxroady]

Well done

[@RedBeardOps]

Thank you!

[@CCCfeinman55]

I would have never thought that combination desirable, but it not only works, it looks great!
Great project and a very professional job (as in show worthy, IMO).

[@RedBeardOps]

Thank you! Cheers! Have a great weekend Chuck

[@teabaganyone7830]

It’s the perfect mixture of old and new I just like looking at it it’s amazing haha

[@stevenjennings8347]

Awesome informational educational video experience Y'alls God Bless Ya 🙏

[@RedBeardOps]

Glad you enjoyed it! Cheers

[@BCM1959]

Nice work.

[@RedBeardOps]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@os6219]

Nice!

[@RedBeardOps]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@MrSoloun]

kewl look suits the blade well

[@RedBeardOps]

Thanks! I think so too

[@thehumblepundit9790]

Love the sheath, brother! About to try to make my first Kydex sheath. Nice video!

[@RedBeardOps]

Good luck man! Cheers

[@NRiggiKnives]

Great overall looks on knife and sheath- you should be going to production with this!

[@RedBeardOps]

Thanks Nick! I like this knife a lot!

[@winneves]

That would be a great sheath for my Esee 4..
Awesome videos..!

[@RedBeardOps]

Thank you sir!

[@melangkaugering8425]

nice idea nice job

[@RedBeardOps]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@adrianhernandez974]

Hola amigo, fabuloso video, qué idea tan impactante para hacer una funda. Como siempre felicitaciones !!!
Saludos, desde Ecatepec, México 🇲🇽

[@RedBeardOps]

¡Gracias Señor! ¡Estoy feliz de que lo hayas disfrutado!

[@The_Arby]

Nice knife and a great looking sheath RBO :-)

[@RedBeardOps]

Much appreciated Arby!

[@GalerySarungPisau]

Nice bro👍👍

[@RedBeardOps]

Thanks ✌

[@sirroger1066]

Smart

[@gaelpache6776]

Ç thank you for sharing knowledge and skillz

[@RedBeardOps]

Cheers Pache!

[@gaelpache6776]

@@RedBeardOpscheers to you as well! Thx

[@batuhanuyar3471]

Man you work hard. i wanna make a sheath like this for my axe

[@RedBeardOps]

Awesome! Glad you liked this one

[@xback40verland38]

Nice work brother

[@RedBeardOps]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@xback40verland38]

@@RedBeardOps🍻⚔️

[@_Galifardeu_]

Magnific nen 👌🏼

[@RedBeardOps]

Thanks!

[@walterluiz4694]

Enjoy a lot...

[@RedBeardOps]

Thanks Walter!

[@RedBeardOps]

Here is the "War Knife Build" - czcams.com/video/LgT424a8_2M/video.html - Cheers Yall!

[@Skinflaps_Meatslapper]

I like the hybrid look of that sheath, the contrast between the two materials turned out really well.
Have you tried coffee darkening yet? I just got done experimenting with it on a mirror polish blade and now it looks like hot bluing on a fancy bolt action. I attacked it with some steel wool and the finish didn't rub off, I actually had to hit it with a 1200 grit belt sander to get it back down to bare metal, so it seems pretty durable too.

[@RedBeardOps]

Very nice! I haven't given that a go yet, but want to with some damascus

[@Skinflaps_Meatslapper]

@@RedBeardOps It's definitely a nice effect on damascus, especially crucible steel!

[@waynestinyworld]

Question... After seeing you long ago mention your Wen drill press, I changed my mind from the HF one I was going to get and bought the Wen. Love the Wen. It's made much better. Thanks. My question is, do you have any input or thoughts on the Wen portable band saw? It will either be Wen or Bauer for me. Still thinking that one over. What do ya think?

[@RedBeardOps]

Hey Wayne, I haven't tried the WEN bandsaw, just he Bauer. I will say the Bauer has done a great job for me!

[@waynestinyworld]

@@RedBeardOps Cool. Thanks for the reply. 👍

[@ryuukake]

I was going through a junk box and I found an old trophy with a marble like base. It’s smooth, flat and only has a small hole in the center. Do you think that would make a good sanding block?

[@RedBeardOps]

I bet it's worth a shot! A good place for a surface plate would be a granite shop. They'll normally give away the sink cut outs

[@drmikeyb1]

I would love to have one of those sheaves, this is the first time I've seen this channel so I apologize if I'm asking a question I've missed. Do you sale those type of sheaves I have way more fixed blades than anything and I scout carry but that's the first time I've seen leather and kydex together. Beautiful job. Please let me know thanks

[@RedBeardOps]

Thanks Mike! Glad you enjoyed the build. I do not make sheaths custom order.

[@marktabor4415]

Nice video as per usual. question; how do you get the old (cheap eyelets out?)

[@RedBeardOps]

Hey Mark, I didn't crush/close those eyelets. They're just in there with friction.

[@marktabor4415]

@@RedBeardOps ohhh, i see.. thank you Sir. I just shopped at DIY Holster on your suggestion

[@RedBeardOps]

@@marktabor4415 You won't be disapointed. The quick clip eyelets crack when I use the arbor press and the DIY Holster eyelets haven't cracked once on me!

[@Reploidx9]

That black/brown two-tone sheath looks banging. What is the slimmest you could make a sheath, in reference to a knife? I just find kydex sheaths seem a bit wide for my liking and a slimmer version would be totally my thing.

[@RedBeardOps]

I think you can get away with around 1/2'' away from the blade on the eyelets I normally go 6/8ths

[@patsyweiser3570]

Hey mr Keeton. i just bought some 1084 and was wondering if it rust or not. and if it does is there any way that you can prevent that from happening. Thanks

[@RedBeardOps]

It will rust for sure. To prevent rust you must clean and oil your blade after use. Many oils will work.

[@patsyweiser3570]

@@RedBeardOps i sure do appreciate it

[@allwrong3114]

I’ll buy that knife and sheath from you! Name your price!

[@RedBeardOps]

Hello sir! This package is not for sale. But thank you!

[@deadlift9360]

Looks super sexy!

[@Mzarragao]

you sell the product. ?? .. $$

[@RedBeardOps]

No sir, I do not.

[@casperdevanche1051]

Oh lord. I think I just made my pants pregnant 😍

[@RedBeardOps]

May want to get that looked at Casper 😂

[@andrewwinchel4659]

Schweet.

[@RedBeardOps]

THanks!

[@gorilla_ht]

hello..I'm from Brazil..let's make a presentation of your knives here in Brazil..if you want, send my address
. I send my address for you to send the material

[@RedBeardOps]

Thanks for the offer; I’m currently not interested. Cheers!

[@jasonvliet-odonataknifeworks]

Looks great!

[@RedBeardOps]

Thanks!

[@armadilloforge]

Nice!

[@RedBeardOps]

Thank you! Cheers man