How to Make a 2-Piece Knife Sheath w/ Custom Belt Loop using KYDEX­®

In this video, Holstersmith.com shows how to make a 2-piece sheath and a custom KYDEX® belt loop. The knife sheath in this demonstration video was made with a London Tan Raptor HOLSTEX® thermoform sheet and a black KYDEX® belt loop. The video covers the complete knife sheath build from molding to belt loop customization. This knife sheath design will provide hours of fun and knife sheath building experience.
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[@knightshousegames]

6:29 This is good advice in situations outside of sheath making as well

[@rolandvenne7419]

You guys may not be the greatest for my wallet initially, but have been loving the products you guys carry and what I've been making.

[@KnifeKits]

I said the same thing when I started 20 years ago. Don't worry, it only gets worse...I mean "better"! :-)

[@mn111234]

Love the way the Raptor Holstex looks.

[@rainkydex1198]

Cant wait to start doing this

[@Intoxacajun]

Sweet!!

[@jgbsweeper7325]

Thanks for the very clear and informative instructions on making the sheath.

[@KnifeKits]

Thank you for watching. This is a great hobby, and a great community. If we can help with any more info, please let us know.

[@isaiahkhalid7795]

Instablaster

[@matkhairi6206]

thanks a lot

[@albertoortega1620]

very good video, thanks for your contribution, a question, what is the name of the screw you use in this video? and the piece to attach to the belt. many already! thanks and a hug from Mendoza Argentina

[@dkironworks4037]

I like everything about the press but the chain. I grab my Irwin clamps instead, faster and easier to clamp it.

[@KnifeKits]

Hi DK. We use clamps, too. They're a great improvement if you have some. Thanks for watching.

[@atlantavirtual6912]

Hi John, Thank s for watching. These are what you need -> www.holstersmith.com/vcom/tools-sandingpolishing-c-548_805.html

[@johnwilliams242]

The sanding wheel on your grinder, is it available on your site?

[@KnifeKits]

You can find all of our flap wheels at this link: www.knifekits.com/vcom/sandingpolishing-flap-wheels-c-1072_1004_1005.html Thanks for watching.

[@sergejsblinovs3369]

What thickness of kydex do you use? Thank you

[@KnifeKits]

Hi Sergejs. We used .080 inch thickness on this project. Generally that's all you need for an item this short and compact. Some makers prefer to use .060 inch thickness for knife sheaths, but we feel that .080 works better when you have an integrated belt loop as part of the design. It makes it less flexible. Thanks for watching, and let us know if you need more help! Alex

[@sergejsblinovs3369]

@@KnifeKits Thanks a lot!

[@dickgozinya9228]

Great video but $300 for the Diez belt forming loop? LOL. I'll make one today in my shop for free.

[@KnifeKits]

DIY is the way to go if you can build it yourself. In fact, you can make it for $5 dollars if you don't use Aircraft Aluminum and a CNC. These are designed to create perfect replications, and to cool quickly for mass production. I probably made the first thermoform belt loop jig ever, over 30 years ago. I still have it. I used 3/8 inch G10 strips and a door hinge. It still works great. It's a POS compared to the Diaz, though. It'll make a usable belt loop, but I wouldn't want to use it all day long. Most guys using the Diaz are professional holster makers. They're making 100's of loops a day/week. The cool-down aspect of the Diaz is priceless in mass production.

[@alamedacustomholsters]

Low quality, fast way to make a sheath. Always clean before assembly.🤷‍♂️🤷‍♀️

[@jeffreyphillips3419]

$300 for an aluminum Loop Jif lol. YOu can make one from scrap wood for free lol.

[@KnifeKits]

Hi Jeffrey. The aluminum jig is designed for mass belt loop production. If you only need to make a few, I wouldn't recommend it. However, if you have some aluminum bar stock at your disposal, it does work great for edge forming and heat reduction.

[@nikolajc7617]

Could you use some more eyelets???🤣🤣🤣🤣