How to Make a Kydex Knife Sheath

This video shows how to make a simple one-piece kydex knife sheath. Kydex is a durable, versatile and easy-to-use thermoplastic used for sheath and holster making. In this video, knife maker Walter Sorrells demonstrates the ins and outs of making a sheath for a hunting knife.
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[@jamesfbutler4322]

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!!

[@jedmcdonald4695]

Nice introduction to Kydex. I think I might be able to do what I'm after.

[@digsfossils]

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.

[@WalterSorrellsBlades]

Good point! You are so right...

[@goneballistic]

dude I love this channel.you are good at blades and teaching.Thanks!!

[@jackhamburg6751]

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.

[@rudiwatson-uk8508]

Thank you Walter - That is a 'pro' video, & a pleasure to watch. Respect.

[@Archtops]

Thank you for the clear and concise video on working with the Kydex to make a sheath! Subscribed!

[@johnviking512]

Excellent video. Very detailed and informative. Thank you.

[@lurchie]

Great video. Thanks for sharing! Well explained for someone who has no idea what he's doing. Much appreciated.

[@4ednow]

Thanks for the video. I have enjoyed all of your presentations.

[@zacharyhawkins1234]

"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.

[@zacharyhawkins1234]

noodle* I have no idea what a cooked lasagna "needle" feels like...thankfully.

[@metalbear375375]

Thank you for this video! My brother and I were just talking yesterday about making Kydex sheaths and this came up in my KZbin feed today! This should be very handy for us. Thanks again!

[@NutjobwithaMachete]

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!

[@hobbyguy3254]

Will you consider doing a video on making the kydex press?

[@smith951]

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 KZbin who pretty much knows what they're doing

[@dukeofearl6256]

Sweet, just reviewed the video, made my sheath. It is functional and aesthetically pleasing. Thanks Walter!

[@bernardhossmoto]

You, Sir, are an artist. Very good video, thank you.

[@kevinyoungblut]

The best Kydex video I have watched. Thanks Walter. Hope to see your son in more videos too.

[@CodyOPottery]

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!

[@tastethyboot]

Great Video, thank you from Canada!

[@rodden420]

Thank you again for another fantastic Video.

[@philmccracken1392]

Great video! Thanks Walter!

[@jayharvey1100]

Kudos! easy to follow and your voice was made for infommecials and youtube videos.

[@adam8688]

Nice instructional video, and as always humorous.

[@vinnyivanov2906]

awesome video, thanks for keeping it simple

[@barney2x4]

Great video! I think I'll give it a try soon. Keep up the good work!

[@alexanderweaver4838]

Highly informative and enjoyable video. I would love to have "Professor" Sorrells make kydex sheaths for my four bushcraft knives.

[@bbwiebz3994]

One of the best online educational channels weapons related.

[@madsras42]

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.

[@Docprepper]

Almost?

[@craigjohnson9760]

I am just starting to make Kydex Sheath for my knives, a lot easier than leather and less expense. Great Video !!!!!

[@RFAM05]

Thank you much for the ongoing education.

[@alexipersonovich]

Great video! I'm going to get right to making them for my Becker and Ontario fixed blades!

[@richardsafrit3359]

Thank you sir, new subscriber and I look forward to working with Kydex, great video and easy to follow.

[@monkpato]

Another great tutorial, thanks!

[@crossfitloughborough4589]

Great video, very easy to follow

[@user-us4tq1dv6g]

your voice is really nice for Voice overs! good to see this video!

[@76Highboy]

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

[@showstopper540]

@Suzukisan - if your mold is correct and you rivet the thing correctly the blade will never come through the bottom

[@projectknifehand]

Haters gonna hate right? ;)

[@paulesterline5714]

@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!

[@76Highboy]

@Adrian Diaz Yep, just like on my gun channel. Highboy

[@shugster2]

Nicely done! Thanks

[@elpizzathehut940]

What an awesome video!

[@grantoyamaha]

Great sense of humour , cool vid .

[@lapualapua1248]

great vid buddy keep up the good work 10/10

[@JimmyGunXD556]

fold over Kydex sheaths are my favorite design. would love to have one for my SOG field pup.

[@ChristineBEACHCRICKETLowery]

Ok, now I know what this is. Thank you for showing us! I am learning! I subbed too!

[@madedigital]

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.

[@permanentvisitor2460]

Great video!

[@MustangFastback]

Thanks! I have to try this now!

[@TyAndreww]

Very to the point even all these years later thanks!

[@fisterlendfiend2035]

Another helpful video!!!

[@TedsOutdoors]

this was so helpful!

[@kennethdiehl465]

thanks Walter. gonna uy the press and some kydex next week

[@trainwon5699]

Awesome job thanks

[@lemoncide]

Well yah just pointed out about 30 things I was doing wrong. Thanks man!

[@45CaliberCure]

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!

[@willboggs3475]

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!!!!!

[@5j1o3h6n]

nice work and vid walter,regards from the u.k.

[@albertgarcia4468]

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.

[@DontTreadOnPeewee]

Great video brother

[@Dzackman]

well done ----- Thank you

[@roningamin1391]

this was a great video

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.

[@strix2035]

that micarta handle you make with the mixed thin pieces, make the best looking micarta handles I have seen.

[@Krazyirish13]

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

[@Dadamsjr7353]

Love your vids

[@chaynott]

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!

[@RogueWill83]

Just starting out with kydex. Would be very helpful if you did a vid on how you made your press. Thank you sir

[@KrissStiletto13]

Very informative...

[@KrissStiletto13]

Very cool...

[@sinosgongostibetanos]

thanks for share.. defnely helps me a looooooooooooot

[@falafal3]

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.

[@Eddie-wn8tu]

Nice. Ty

[@liquidrockaquatics3900]

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

[@miroslavxxx3275]

Thanks!

[@wildcard252]

well done.

[@JoeyAtilano]

Nice, I was wondering if I could use my Evenheat Kiln to heat the kydex.

[@extraordinarilie]

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.

[@jthrash841]

Thanks

[@michaelsvea7969]

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.

[@mrblacktrh]

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?

[@havefun603]

Thanks for ingo!

[@drewj.2569]

thanks for knife template

[@quercus4730]

Vinyl siding works well also.

[@jimtheedcguy4313]

Walter Sorrells, the vocal fry king...

[@kylepullen1554]

Thinking exact same thing. So bad!

[@zack9785]

I'd buy you a beer any day sir

[@nihontoman]

Nice vid, love watching this stuff :) A question though: is it possible to make a tsuka core with molded kydex? I have a Japanese style blade waiting to be mounted (3 years already) and chiseling out pieces of wood with good tolerances doesn't seem like a thing I could do without screwing up. I'm thinking about two piece construction, glued together and maybe reinforced with additional stitching or something along the lines. what do you think? is it worth trying? or should I just give up before I mess something up? thanks in advance :)

[@dillotexan]

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.

[@Eric-ew8jt]

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

[@benjamincole3582]

Cool video man. What grit are you using on the belt sander to shape the kydex?

[@charruauno386]

Mr. Sorrells can you please educate me, what is the necessary thickness of the rubber that you use in for your Kydex press.

[@Grizzlife]

Kick ass video. Cheap ass pliers, bout spit my coffee out..lmao

[@Svergara1]

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!

[@smith951]

I picked up a cheap Gromit set with a die that works with the hammer like yours for about $8 at Canadian Tire

[@Mandalore06]

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?

[@rogueandvagabondrabbit5837]

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

[@mikehutchison9589]

a recent Tandy catalog had sheets of kydex.

[@brianfitzz]

great vid -- curious, what kind of belt do you have?

[@WalterSorrellsBlades]

It's a Blackhawk rigger's belt or tactical gun belt or whatever you want to call it. I shoot defensive pistol competitions so I just got in the habit of wearing a gun belt all the time.

[@timurrh3059]

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?

[@masterof1]

Does kydex hold up to uv rays better then pvc which is also a thermoplastic?

[@tillerman7oh870]

Walter: did you ever post a video on how you made your kydex press? If so, can you post the link?

[@Spectrum_Auto_Spa]

a kitchen vacuum sealer works awesome on kydex

[@jjacoborodriguez9549]

magnific....

[@laumixcthecity9716]

good