DIY Kydex Belt Loops and Philosophy Time

[@garycauser1217]

You enjoy teaching and sharing. No apology necessary. It's the craftsman that makes the difference.

[@billlobe8207]

Excellent videos. I've been enjoying the detail-oriented process you've provided. I'm loving making my own kydex holsters for friends and you have been the best resource I've found for the home DIYer. Thanks a million.

[@celia222]

How did you know about my Super Secret Ninja Concealment Kydex Factory in Illinois!? ;p I've just got started in Kydex forming and your vids are SO helpful. Thank you!!!

[@CBMMmercinary]

When money and market competition is at play then it behooves one to keep a few tricks to yourself to maintain a successful and sustainable edge.

[@phl_knives]

Thanks for this video. I also really liked what you said about Sharing ideas and what you know. The knife making community is like that with many makers as well. We want to the share the craft we're passionate about. I've been trying to get some ideas for loops or attachments for sheaths I'm making and one at a time is time consuming and this is a huge time saving idea. Thanks. Also if you want rubber spacers thin cuts of 3/16" inside diameter car vacuum hose instead of neoprene spacers. Someone posted that in another video( I forget who's) and it saves money thought I'd pass this on to other makers.

[@Kisada00]

@PhillyEDC I like those never style loops I've seen on some of your more recent holsters, the ones that are folded over on the top. They look to be more adjustable. Are there any special tricks to making those?

[@xdmatt1320]

I agree it is nice to pass on tips and learn.

[@phl_knives]

Grizzly-Outdoors agreed, I've actually had a few people show me your work on sheaths and it's incredible work. I hope to be half that good one day.

[@lokiodin]

Great video. Great philosophy.

[@FirstAce2023]

Not one dislike was given during this video.

[@THENEWWRANGLER]

i am newt o to this kydex stuff i am trying make kydex sheaths for my knives and machetes, i need help choosing the hardware. ie eyelets and Chicago screws i am using .08 kydex and i have a 1/4 inch eyelet press can you provide me links to the hardware i need i would also like to use only black hardware. thanks.

[@phl_knives]

THENEWWRANGLER I know it's way late but someone else might want to know. knifekits.com #9 rivets for .093 I've had good luck with on 060 and up. John mentioned this as well in another video. Knifekits has a larger size Chicago screw 1/4" as well as a 3/16" Chicago screw. I'm sure you already tackled this project but maybe it'll be of use I believe the 1/4 Chicago screws are gun metal and the 3/16" that I just picked up are all black. I'm not sure if they have them in black in 1/4".

[@orozjetv]

Stop ranting! You will burn the Kydex. Just kidding. Thank you for sharing all your knowhow.!

[@Kisada00]

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