How to Make a KYDEX® Knife Sheath w/ a Tek-Lok Attachment

In this video, HolsterSmith.com shows how to make a stunning 1-piece knife sheath. The knife sheath in this demonstration video was made with a PiranhaZ™ KYDEX® thermoform sheet and a Tek-Lok™ attachment. The video covers the complete knife sheath build from molding to final sanding and polishing. PiranhaZ™ is one of our most fearsome KYDEX® patterns and will make a great fixed blade knife sheath.
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[@terrible_torres]

You guys make nice content. Really cool.

[@BearShark44]

10/10 video - thanks!

[@joseph401]

very informative, Thank you

[@notlisted7466]

that "special" drill bit is a normal spur point bit, very familiar to woodworkers.

[@WebBelief]

Really useful video - been looking for exactly this topic and your style and delivery are perfect for what I needed ;) one tiny comment - you don't need the background music in my opinion.

[@rickyricardo976]

Sweet...now I can try making a scout carry type sheath for my old Colt fixed blade :)...Thanks!

[@hanjabamkamal9150]

Nice

[@paulminervino8298]

Nicely done, thanx!

[@KnifeKits]

Hi Paul. Happy new year, and thank you for watching! Alex

[@clockwork421]

This is awesome, thank you guys for doing this. It explains a lot to me as a newbie without having to be heckled by the seasoned veterans elsewhere.

[@KnifeKits]

Don't worry, Hooligan. We've been saving the first posts of all our old seasoned vets to remind them where they came from. :-) Let us know if you need any help at all!!

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[@delta7_actual]

Awesome video! as a beginner knife maker the little tips like using the tek-lok for the eyelet guide was great!

[@manoloramirez6456]

Wow

[@willibusch446]

geat video

[@KnifeKits]

Thanks for watching, Willi! ;-)

[@s2knightryder]

Which eyelet diameter size do you recommend for the tek-lok hardware? #6 or #8 eyelets?

[@ldedelman]

Do you build any custom cases for customers like as a phone sheath

[@wolfepack884]

Once I get up and running again on my KZbin channel, I want to start making Kydex sheaths. However, I lack some of the tools. Just a manual coping saw for cutting or other recommendations? Until I can get the space or funds for a bandsaw or scroll saw haha!

[@KnifeKits]

Everyone I know started with a coping saw. :-) Seriously, if you're going to get started on a budget, I would suggest getting some foam for a homemade press ( www.holstersmith.com/vcom/tools-molding-presses-foam-c-548_524.html ), and a good set of eyelet setters ( www.holstersmith.com/vcom/tools-eyeletrivet-tools-c-548_526.html ) . You can make due with the rest from just about anything laying around the shop. Once you get up and running, you can add to the tools as you need them for more production control. Thanks for watching, and let us know if you need any help! Alex

[@wolfepack884]

@@KnifeKits perfect thank you so much! I'll be sure to give you some PR when I start my videos 👍

[@danw7156]

After I sand and polish, I clean in warm soapy water, rinse and dry

[@davidbodine8350]

Potato or Potato, I think you put the tec lock on upside down?

[@Narsty_Boy]

Can I just tell you what knife I have and someone else do all the work haha

[@bellbouy]

It seems you mounted the the Tek-Lok with the release toward the top. Is this the standard way to do it? I thought the release went to the bottom. Does it even make any difference?

[@KnifeKits]

Hi Al. You can attach it in either direction, as the Tek-Lok has a locking system on the opening. However, most builders consider the hanging weight of the knife, or gun, and the direction of draw when choosing which direction to place the hinge. When you pull the knife for use, the pressure on the holster is in the upward direction. Since a typical knife is fairly light, the pressure on the opening is low in the carry position. The most pressure happens when the knife is drawn, therefore the most secure side (the fixed hinge side) would be the fail-safe side of the attachment. If you're using it on a sidearm, or something where the carry weight is more than the draw pressure, you might be better served by using the hinge in reverse, to guarantee the safest side is holding the rig in the hanging position. Finally, if you consider both to be fairly equal in weight/draw pressure, the direction of the attachment might be the one where it's the most convenient to depress the ears for removal. I hope this helps, but if you need more info, let us know and we'll be happy to assist! Thanks for watching... Alex

[@elliottkuhn1048]

What thickness of Kydex did you use?

[@KnifeKits]

Hi Elliott. We used .080 inch Piranha Z camo. Here's a full item list for that video. www.holstersmith.com/vcom/training-videos-1pc-sheath-wtek-lok-mount-c-549_892.html Let us know if you need more info. Thanks for watching.

[@andrewchengyeowkoh6881]

Will be better if you can shape a thumb ramp at the top of sheath for easy withdrawal of knife from sheath rather than having to use a lot of force to pull the knife out from sheath.

[@KnifeKits]

That is the beauty of making your own holster. You can make it exactly the way you want it!

[@putuindra5759]

Only 2 bolts to hold it? Is that strong enough?

[@KnifeKits]

See my other reply, but "yes", you can use two on smaller rigs. The mounting posts are very strong.

[@dmitriivanov4449]

Tell me please where to buy such a ruler (line)?

[@ClericalConsequences]

It’s called a “speed square.” They’re used for framing and roofing. You can find one in any hardware store.

[@dmitriivanov4449]

@@ClericalConsequences I found. American company Swanson. Good item.👌

[@howardschwartz1462]

Where can I get the press??

[@JefferyPOliver]

Its an arbor press, harbor freight has them fairly cheap. The eyelet die will be separate and made for the brand of eyelets you would use.

[@utubepunk]

This probably qualifies as a dumb question... Can you make a kydex sheath for a pocketknife? Like make a mold of it folded that'll form fit it & stow away folded with the click?

[@KnifeKits]

Most guys that make one for a folder create a fold-over pouch style sheath that only comes up about 1/3 of the length of the handle in the folded position. Do a google image lookup for "kydex folding knife sheath" for some great examples.

[@utubepunk]

@@KnifeKits Thanks. I found a few good examples on Google Images. When I searched KZbin, I couldn't find anything- just results for fixed blades.

[@utubepunk]

@@KnifeKits Follow-up question I haven't heard in other videos... does Kydex stink when heated up in the oven for shaping?

[@KnifeKits]

It smells a little bit, but not too bad, unless you burn it. 🙂 @@utubepunk

[@robertchoque3799]

Good instruction but that loud music throughout the entire video makes it hard to watch. Other then that, nice vid.

[@KnifeKits]

We were video noobs back then! Thanks for watching!

[@miguellavoie4373]

Not rounding the bottom of the sheath more outlining the blade drove me absolutely mad. Too wide and boxy for my taste.

[@KnifeKits]

Hi Michael. Thanks for watching. These are basic demo videos. I agree with you about styling and profile. I think that's an aspect of holster making that you develop over time and trial. I would caution everyone about making them too pointy, as you'll eventually get it sharp enough to become uncomfortable to carry, etc. I agree with you, though, styling is everything.

[@billhigdon9104]

really good video, really bad music, hard to hear u talk.

[@KnifeKits]

Hi Bill. We had to learn the hard way. :-) Thanks for hanging in there till the end. Welcome to the hobby!