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!!
"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 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 TH-cam who pretty much knows what they're doing
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
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!
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.
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!
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.
Thank you for this video! My brother and I were just talking yesterday about making Kydex sheaths and this came up in my TH-cam feed today! This should be very handy for us. Thanks again!
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.
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 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.
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.
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
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?
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?
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?
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.
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.
Are you taking orders? I have 3 Cold Steel Torpedos and 3 Cold Steel Chefs Knives and I need a body holster to carry all 6. Great equipment you have... Cool video.
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
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!
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.
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).
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!
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!!
One of the best online educational channels weapons related.
"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 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
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 TH-cam who pretty much knows what they're doing
I am just starting to make Kydex Sheath for my knives, a lot easier than leather and less expense. Great 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
Nice introduction to Kydex. I think I might be able to do what I'm after.
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!
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...
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!
Will you consider doing a video on making the kydex press?
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?
Sweet, just reviewed the video, made my sheath. It is functional and aesthetically pleasing. Thanks Walter!
Thank you for the clear and concise video on working with the Kydex to make a sheath! Subscribed!
Thank you Walter - That is a 'pro' video, & a pleasure to watch. Respect.
Kudos! easy to follow and your voice was made for infommecials and youtube videos.
Thank you for this video! My brother and I were just talking yesterday about making Kydex sheaths and this came up in my TH-cam feed today! This should be very handy for us. Thanks again!
Very to the point even all these years later thanks!
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.
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.
Just starting out with kydex. Would be very helpful if you did a vid on how you made your press. Thank you sir
Highly informative and enjoyable video. I would love to have "Professor" Sorrells make kydex sheaths for my four bushcraft knives.
that micarta handle you make with the mixed thin pieces, make the best looking micarta handles I have seen.
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.
You, Sir, are an artist. Very good video, thank you.
fold over Kydex sheaths are my favorite design. would love to have one for my SOG field pup.
thanks Walter. gonna uy the press and some kydex next week
your voice is really nice for Voice overs! good to see this video!
I picked up a cheap Gromit set with a die that works with the hammer like yours for about $8 at Canadian Tire
Great video, very easy to follow
Great sense of humour , cool vid .
Great video! I'm going to get right to making them for my Becker and Ontario fixed blades!
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 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.
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.
dude I love this channel.you are good at blades and teaching.Thanks!!
Vinyl siding works well also.
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
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! Thanks Walter!
Excellent video. Very detailed and informative. Thank you.
Thank you again for another fantastic Video.
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!!!!!
Thanks for the video. I have enjoyed all of your presentations.
Thank you much for the ongoing education.
Nice, I was wondering if I could use my Evenheat Kiln to heat the kydex.
Thank you sir, new subscriber and I look forward to working with Kydex, great video and easy to follow.
Great Video, thank you from Canada!
What sort of cutting tool do you have on the front of the Dremel tool??? Stone or metal???
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.
Great video! I think I'll give it a try soon. Keep up the good work!
Well yah just pointed out about 30 things I was doing wrong. Thanks man!
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?
What an awesome video!
a recent Tandy catalog had sheets of kydex.
awesome video, thanks for keeping it simple
Does kydex hold up to uv rays better then pvc which is also a thermoplastic?
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?
Great video!
I saw Gough knives tutorial and he put a few layers of painters tape on the blade so the fit wasn’t too tight.
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.
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
a kitchen vacuum sealer works awesome on kydex
You dont need to cover the knife with any tape when you fold the warmed kydex and then make the press?
Please make a tutorial on how to make the press.
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?
Nicely done! Thanks
great vid buddy keep up the good work 10/10
nice work and vid walter,regards from the u.k.
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
What kind of foam did you use and where can I get it?
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
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?
Awesome job thanks
How do you address an open seam between your kydex?
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.
Another helpful video!!!
would you do a tutorial on how to make a leather sheath please
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?
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.
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.
Cool video man. What grit are you using on the belt sander to shape the kydex?
Are you taking orders? I have 3 Cold Steel Torpedos and 3 Cold Steel Chefs Knives and I need a body holster to carry all 6. Great equipment you have... Cool video.
Thanks! I have to try this now!
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
well done ----- Thank you
Walter Sorrells, the vocal fry king...
Thinking exact same thing. So bad!
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
thanks for knife template
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.
Could you do that with thin wall PVC
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).
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 need one of these for my SCHF 52 . the sheath that came with it sucks .