Kydex Knife Sheaths

Phil McCracken · #1 07-19-2022, 05:09 PM

Well the "Knife under $200.00" started this. Then the "Knife Sharpening" one followed. Both excellent threads!

So I'll start this one.

Been making knives for almost 3 years now, and sold many as is...without sheaths.

I have noticed that many knifemakers (including our AO member Clint) are using Kydex for many of their knife sheaths.

So after a bunch of research, I decided to order all the required materials/tools to do so. And once I can master this process, will include them with my knives also

I realize that some prefer leather...which is all good...

Input appreciated...Thanx....

obsessed1 · #2 07-19-2022, 05:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Phil McCracken

Well the "Knife under $200.00" started this. Then the "Knife Sharpening" one followed. Both excellent threads!

So I'll start this one.

Been making knives for almost 3 years now, and sold many as is...without sheaths.

I have noticed that many knifemakers (including our AO member Clint) are using Kydex for many of their knife sheaths.

So after a bunch of research, I decided to order all the required materials/tools to do so. And once I can master this process, will include them with my knives also

I realize that some prefer leather...which is all good...

Input appreciated...Thanx....

Kydex is pretty simple to do. Im sure you will master it in no time. Leather sheaths are also much easier to make than one would think.

badbrass · #3 07-21-2022, 02:40 PM

Well with all the knife making there should be a sheath making thread! When Clint C. send a message on why he did what he did! It made sense, used magna cut steal , used what he used in the handle, and used kydex, it to make the sheath made sense! All weather knife!

obsessed1 · #4 07-21-2022, 02:46 PM

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Originally Posted by badbrass

Well with all the knife making there should be a sheath making thread! When Clint C. send a message on why he did what he did! It made sense, used magna cut steal , used what he used in the handle, and used kydex, it to make the sheath made sense! All weather knife!

Leather generally looks nicer but IMO kydex is much better for a hunting situation.

Phil McCracken · #5 07-21-2022, 08:13 PM

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Originally Posted by obsessed1

Leather generally looks nicer but IMO kydex is much better for a hunting situation.

That is what I'm thinking...Thanx...

badbrass · #6 07-21-2022, 08:22 PM

The more I look at the knife and sheath, the more I like it! But that's just me! everyone is different! I Like the Kydex!

JBE · #7 08-29-2022, 06:43 AM

Is there a secret from removing a knife from a kydex sheath? I got a new dozier knife with this sheath but wow, hard to get out.

Athabasca1 · #8 08-29-2022, 06:59 AM

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Originally Posted by JBE

Is there a secret from removing a knife from a kydex sheath? I got a new dozier knife with this sheath but wow, hard to get out.

Grip the handle with your fingers and push down on the top of the sheath with your thumb. Pull the knife out. Works on both of my Dozier knives.

nimrod · #9 08-31-2022, 10:04 PM

Phil McCrack, thanks for making my knife case, it will come in handy this fall, thanks again

fishnguy · #10 08-31-2022, 11:04 PM

Those look great Phil! I would bet the black one works best. Does it?

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Originally Posted by JBE

Is there a secret from removing a knife from a kydex sheath? I got a new dozier knife with this sheath but wow, hard to get out.

I made a post on the subject not long ago in another thread: http://www.outdoorsmenforum.ca/showt...32#post4545932

Phil McCracken · #11 09-01-2022, 06:11 AM

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Originally Posted by fishnguy

Those look great Phil! I would bet the black one works best. Does it?

I made a post on the subject not long ago in another thread: http://www.outdoorsmenforum.ca/showt...32#post4545932

First of all, thanx for the kind words folks!

fishnguy: They actually all work fine, despite the different shapes. But yes the black one is the best out of those three.

The one that was the most challenging was the gutting knife, mainly due to the blade design. As you notice, the spine has different radiuses, and the cutting edge between the tip knob and thumb holder is "recessed". Completely different that a normal straight blade. I had to do internal filing, and learned a few tricks in the process.

But at the end the day, I managed to get the "click" I wanted, which I'm sure you know what I'm talking about..

Dean2 · #12 09-01-2022, 06:22 AM

Nice work. To date I have never owned a Kydex sheath. Will get a couple with the new knife to give them a try. Will be interesting to see if I warm up to them.

sns2 · #13 09-01-2022, 06:34 AM

Looking forward to trying mine!!!

Ol, sns2 placed an order with Mr McCracken

And, I must tell you. Mr McCracken is an exceedingly easy gentleman to work with. Super duper accommodating and thorough. Helpful to the 9s.

Don’t anyone ask what I ordered cuz I ain’t telling none of you buggers until I get it. I think it’s gonna be a gooder. Can’t wait to get er and try er out.