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!!
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.
This video inspired me to try my hand at kydex sheaths. Made one for my bush knife and now for my axe. Even did a video on the axe sheath! Thanks Walter!
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!
"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.
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 got the supplies and I'm going to give it a try Thanks for your videos it's very refreshing to see somebody on CZcams 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!
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.
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
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
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!
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!
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.
Před 6 lety
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.
Thank you for this video! My brother and I were just talking yesterday about making Kydex sheaths and this came up in my CZcams feed today! This should be very handy for us. Thanks again!
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.
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?
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?
You should narrator outdoor books ahahah You have that outdoor mens raspy voice...sorry I record a lot of actors so its the first thing I thought of... awesome vid!
I really enjoy your videos... They are informative, entertaining and very well made. Unfortunately you are going to cost me a lot of money as I tool up for this long-desired-but-delayed obsession.
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?
This is a decent style sheath...the issue is, from experience, that if you actually wear this sheath and wear it while doing things, like hiking or anything that puts stress on it, that bend you came can and will crack or shear. Mine literally snapped off. Almost lost a blade from this happening while fishing.
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 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?
Well done, Walter. I usually skip through intructables. Too much bad electric guitar, humor, focus... I like efficiency and useful details ! Plus, you have a great voice ( or recording equipment).
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!!
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...
Will you consider doing a video on making the kydex press?
Nice introduction to Kydex. I think I might be able to do what I'm after.
This video inspired me to try my hand at kydex sheaths. Made one for my bush knife and now for my axe. Even did a video on the axe sheath! Thanks Walter!
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
"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.
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.
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 CZcams who pretty much knows what they're doing
One of the best online educational channels weapons related.
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!
that micarta handle you make with the mixed thin pieces, make the best looking micarta handles I have seen.
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?
I am just starting to make Kydex Sheath for my knives, a lot easier than leather and less expense. Great Video !!!!!
Very to the point even all these years later thanks!
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
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
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!!!!!
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.
Thank you for the clear and concise video on working with the Kydex to make a sheath! Subscribed!
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!
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!
fold over Kydex sheaths are my favorite design. would love to have one for my SOG field pup.
Kudos! easy to follow and your voice was made for infommecials and youtube videos.
You, Sir, are an artist. Very good video, thank you.
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.
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.
Thank you Walter - That is a 'pro' video, & a pleasure to watch. Respect.
Just starting out with kydex. Would be very helpful if you did a vid on how you made your press. Thank you sir
dude I love this channel.you are good at blades and teaching.Thanks!!
Great video! Thanks Walter!
Great video. Thanks for sharing! Well explained for someone who has no idea what he's doing. Much appreciated.
Nice instructional video, and as always humorous.
Sweet, just reviewed the video, made my sheath. It is functional and aesthetically pleasing. Thanks Walter!
thanks Walter. gonna uy the press and some kydex next week
Highly informative and enjoyable video. I would love to have "Professor" Sorrells make kydex sheaths for my four bushcraft knives.
I picked up a cheap Gromit set with a die that works with the hammer like yours for about $8 at Canadian Tire
Thank you for this video! My brother and I were just talking yesterday about making Kydex sheaths and this came up in my CZcams feed today! This should be very handy for us. Thanks again!
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.
Great video! I'm going to get right to making them for my Becker and Ontario fixed blades!
Great sense of humour , cool vid .
Thank you much for the ongoing education.
Great video, very easy to follow
Thank you sir, new subscriber and I look forward to working with Kydex, great video and easy to follow.
Vinyl siding works well also.
Nice, I was wondering if I could use my Evenheat Kiln to heat the kydex.
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?
Excellent video. Very detailed and informative. Thank you.
Awesome job thanks
Thanks for the video. I have enjoyed all of your presentations.
Thank you again for another fantastic Video.
well done ----- Thank you
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.
I saw Gough knives tutorial and he put a few layers of painters tape on the blade so the fit wasn’t too tight.
a recent Tandy catalog had sheets of kydex.
Well yah just pointed out about 30 things I was doing wrong. Thanks man!
your voice is really nice for Voice overs! good to see this video!
Mr. Sorrells can you please educate me, what is the necessary thickness of the rubber that you use in for your Kydex press.
Great Video, thank you from Canada!
Great video!
i like kydex sheath for knives because i feel very secured how my self is protected with those pointy edges of the knife
looks like just a used up stone bit
Thanks
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.
Great video! I think I'll give it a try soon. Keep up the good work!
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?
a kitchen vacuum sealer works awesome on kydex
nice work and vid walter,regards from the u.k.
Kick ass video. Cheap ass pliers, bout spit my coffee out..lmao
awesome video, thanks for keeping it simple
thanks for knife template
Please make a tutorial on how to make the press.
Walter Sorrells, the vocal fry king...
Thinking exact same thing. So bad!
Another great tutorial, 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?
well done.
I'd buy you a beer any day sir
What sort of cutting tool do you have on the front of the Dremel tool??? Stone or metal???
Can the rivets be put in by hitting them with a hammer? Or such item?
Nice. Ty
Nicely done! Thanks
Does kydex hold up to uv rays better then pvc which is also a thermoplastic?
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!
You should narrator outdoor books ahahah You have that outdoor mens raspy voice...sorry I record a lot of actors so its the first thing I thought of... awesome vid!
I really enjoy your videos... They are informative, entertaining and very well made. Unfortunately you are going to cost me a lot of money as I tool up for this long-desired-but-delayed obsession.
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
Thanks! I have to try this now!
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
What's your favorite folding blade and your favorite fixed blade
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?
i need one of these for my SCHF 52 . the sheath that came with it sucks .
would you do a tutorial on how to make a leather sheath please
Great video brother
This is a decent style sheath...the issue is, from experience, that if you actually wear this sheath and wear it while doing things, like hiking or anything that puts stress on it, that bend you came can and will crack or shear. Mine literally snapped off. Almost lost a blade from this happening while fishing.
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 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?
thanks for share.. defnely helps me a looooooooooooot
What kind of foam did you use and where can I get it?
Well done, Walter.
I usually skip through intructables.
Too much bad electric guitar, humor, focus...
I like efficiency and useful details !
Plus, you have a great voice ( or recording equipment).