Super Simple Kydex Knife Sheath Build - How To Make A Kydex Knife Sheath

Super Simple Kydex Knife Sheath Build - How To Make A Kydex Knife Sheath.
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About⬇️
Hi, Im Alex, im a knife maker and KZbinr, based out of southern Pennsylvania and my youtube channel is Outdoors55. This channel started as an outdoor backpacking channel, but quickly grew into a knife/ knife making channel. Everything I do on my channel is family friendly. I primarily focus on knife / knife making videos but occasionally throw in something different. Thank you for watching!😀
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[@franciscoapellido8182]

This is what we want to see: normal people with problems solving them. Channels of perfect knifemaking are cool, but yours is cooler because you share your problems with us. Thanks mate!

[@dylconnaway9976]

Francisco Apellido As a normal person, I can assure you no one wants to see me solve my wife.

[@brertt8350]

@@dylconnaway9976 you'd be surprised by how amusing that could be

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[@OdysseyArmy]

Most underrated knife channel.

[@OUTDOORS55]

Thanks 👍🙂

[@OdysseyArmy]

OUTDOORS55 is there anyway to donate $$?

[@OUTDOORS55]

I don’t have patrion or anything. I really appreciate the thought though!!😀

[@jpender3181]

@King Smith 110% agreed.

[@marybrunner9392]

King Smith - ABSOLUTELY!!!

[@beckerqueiroz]

I love the fact that this tutorial doesn't require a lot of expensive tools. Great job, man, you've been a great help.

[@mhabi4real]

this is the best "knife channel" ever

[@jakeweller4697]

I’ve started making knives awhile ago I’ve made about 8 now on about my forth one I stumbled on your channel and I can’t thank you enough for all the information and knowledge you have shared it has made me a much better knife maker you have a subscriber for life with me thanks again

[@RogerF]

Thank you for all your videos man. They’re for the average Joe and I appreciate that. I’ve made 5 or 6 knives for the first time this year because I watched your Making A Knife With Just An Angle Grinder Video. Appreciate all you do.

[@sloanIrrigation]

Love your tutorials. This is the way most of us work, without benefit of 50 thousand dollars worth of equipment as alot of these youtube tutors own. Keep up the good work

[@craigsmith4084]

Excellent information! I’m a knife maker and have used leather up to this point but want to start using kydex. Thank you!

[@e.t.preppin7084]

Wow, I watched this video 2 years ago. Where does the time go. Dude you had it from the beginning. I love watching your older videos. Especially if I need to learn something and get a good laugh at the same time. Right on!!!!

[@rajgill7576]

Woah!!! O have a really nice folded steel kitchen pairing knife that I can use as a fishing belt knife now. Madd appreciated!!!

[@e.t.preppin7084]

Another 2 years have passed and I still love watching this video. 👍👍👍👍

[@frankjohnson6194]

Hey yall, i just wanted to point out that those "kydex bits" are actually just regular old spur bits that have been marked up in price. You can pick them up from anywhere that sells regular ol' drill bits. The brad point in the middle allows younto ensure that the middle of your hole is as precisely placed as possible, it keeps the bit from moving from where you want it at all whatsoever when you're starting your hole, and the other 2 points actually cut the material so you get a really nice clean hole. They're actually my go-to bits for 99% of my hole drilling needs because they work fantastic in any kind of MDF, both ply and solid wood, drywall, kydex, etc...pretty much anything thats softer than masonry or hardened steel. I've never tried with thicker aluminum, but honestly i think it might work as long as it wasn't a real small bit (obviously it might not be great for the bit, but I wouldn't be surprised 9f it could pull it off) but it works just fine going through aluminum flashing and whatnot

[@locksmithdb5987]

You make some amazing stuff! Sharing your trial and error is great, alot of people wouldn't do that.

[@olechuga2]

Sir, an EXCELLENT video and a great job in constructing the Kydex Sheath for your knife. Thank you Sir, for your sharing of your hard work with us. Oscar

[@keithhill8735]

Thank you for the links. I ordered a starter kit and 0.080 kydex and got it at my house today.

[@scottscott9150]

that knife is amazingly pretty.

[@apollo3396]

So Good!!!! funny, really easy to understand, no overly tecchy stuff.......Thanks from UK

[@jmerrow02]

Thanks great vid great job like always 1 thing put tooth pick in bottom when molding for drain

[@MrHolique]

Noce job!😁 Fajnie ogląda się Twoje filmy. Robisz dobra robotę. Powodzenia

[@hachi666roku]

I love the Minimalist and Clean design! I Just know It’s gonna take me a lot of kydex to get it right.... Love the work!

[@steveocvirek6671]

Great video - I didn't even know making these type of sheaths was possible at home. Thank You for making this video!!!

[@krustysurfer]

Great craftsmanship Alex!

[@2004wrxy]

Thanks man! Great vid!

[@carknelson5895]

Thanks for doing this video!

[@conductorcammon]

I ADORE that little knife you made!!!

[@OUTDOORS55]

Thanks!

[@yoda4231]

Great video! Exactly what I needed!

[@davidkozelsky]

Owesome video! Thanks!

[@andreiandreev6747]

Thanks for sharing!

[@Antonio-im7yz]

Thanks for sharing the know how, a Simple and efective way to make a sheath. Maybe to avoid a second heating to ajust the Blade to the sheath, two layers of tape , on each side of the Blade, Will do the job.

[@charliedurham1954]

Great video,thanks !

[@Sweetknives]

Outstanding! You do such great work on all your videos and your knives are amazing. Keep up the great work!

[@JDCarterMusic]

Excellent tutorial! Thanks again

[@MSmith-jf5wo]

I been making knife sheaths for years, from Vinyl Siding Scraps. (Also make good "Lite-Duty" Gun Holsters, too!).

[@wiggsan]

Perfect!!!!

[@SerpentLord]

Ya, that's nice!

[@Creeper1313]

Great video. I've never dabbled with Kydex but am tempted to give it a try since I'm kinda meh on the bulky nylon sheath that came with my Hogue EX-F01.

[@BackcountryBeginnings]

I appreciate the content!

[@adkinsfabricationandthenso3488]

Alex thanks for doing what you do and keep up the good work. Not only is it inspiring, but I learn a lot from you bro.

[@danielmeecham464]

Great job! I have a few knives to attempt this. Thanks!

[@hphillips7425]

Nice job. I learned something 👍🏻

[@csarebel8657]

I made a press out of a Milwaukee orbital sander case that I had no use for since I no longer have the sander... cut out the plastic impressions, plywood on bottom for rigidity, then layers of anti-fatigue floor mat. Seems to work pretty well so far.

[@handlesaredumb1]

I think the old school brass pin and hammer till it looks good and holds tight method would look good here.

[@jonnyboat2]

Great video. Thanks for taking the time and making the effort to teach a useful, money saving instructional video. Having a sheath made is really expensive.

[@OUTDOORS55]

Thanks for stopping by!

[@steveprice9133]

Great video I got the same blue manix 2

[@drewa7606]

This is under rated

[@RichardOutdoors]

Good man! At last, a channel that shows you done have to break the bank to enter the world of Kydex. Many thanks!

[@trooper2221]

awesome. think I might try this, I want to put a horizontal carry loop on one. nice vid man

[@Talmarn]

For anyone that doesn't already know the drill bit he's talking about in this video is a Bradpoint Drill Bit. Hopefully this helps someone who may be looking for one at a local hardware store. Great video as well!

[@ronbianca9722]

Good video! I will make one for my copy of a William Price knife. On the inside I will put a compartment for my derringer!

[@forzapaq]

Added to my to-do list. Your videos are so helpful 👍. Thank you.

[@OUTDOORS55]

Oh no, to do list!😱 oh, sorry got that confused with “honey do list”😂 Good luck! And thanks for watching 👍

[@walkingcaveman6374]

Amazing videos Alex, now I wish I had a shed :-) Living in a block of flats makes things significantly more difficult lol

[@berlinwebster1369]

good job 👍👍👍thanks for sharing

[@davidrogers182]

I’m subscribed, great channel!

[@frankjohnson6194]

Also, great video!! it was exactly what i needed. Thanks a lot man!!! 👍

[@wildrootsfarm1975]

Well done.

[@paulclinton6567]

Great channel!

[@brentfraunfelder892]

Thanku for all the tips, i wanted to try my luck at a knife kydex holster for my wife. Tnx for your help.

[@cajunpipesmoker1519]

Great video…suggestion for the kydex sheath. At the top of the sheath (the spine side) mold a slight outward curl. That slight curl gives you a thumb purchase making it easier to pull the knife out with just one hand. Bradford Knives do their kydex sheaths this way. I carry horizontal and can use just one hand to pull the knife without tugging my pants around my waist! LOL

[@parvizzargari9183]

Hi you are the best.very very good job.thank you

[@unimog6118]

Great looking sheath!

[@OUTDOORS55]

Thanks! And thanks for watching 👍

[@jouwenlee7829]

Kydex now, great video. Has been anticipating this coming. Sorry to learn about the lost video

[@OUTDOORS55]

The video is out there somewhere😂 Thanks for watching I really appreciate it👍

[@KevinsAdventures]

Great job and video despite all the technical difficulties Alex, much enjoyed and looked professional. TFS!

[@OUTDOORS55]

The struggle is real😂 Thanks Kevin 👍

[@danjennings6817]

Nice job

[@informedcitizen8687]

Great video! I primarily watch for sharpening tips but didn't know you also make knives.

[@OUTDOORS55]

Yeah, I have a lot of knife making videos as well. Thanks for watching! I will have some more sharpening stuff coming out soon🙂

[@MrSanteeclaus]

Thank you

[@wayneberry8703]

Looks great 👍🏼 thanks for sharing this informative video. Cheers from Down Under…

[@jameshotchkiss5577]

Your production value is so high, amazing work on your videos.

[@OUTDOORS55]

Thanks my friend 😀👍

[@johnbeaver7537]

Good job 👍 Maself , I woulda made that a neck sheath. 😁

[@georgekern1914]

Thanks

[@hectorlee69]

Unfortunately I'm on lockdown right now because I'm sick with this whole covid 19 thing going around but I must say I am thoroughly enjoying watching your videos they're keeping me sane while I'm locked in our spare bedroom trying not to get anyone else sick hopefully once I'm better I'm going to buy some tools and make my 1st hand made knife, thanx for the great videos.

[@jaimecortes1108]

Thank you very much, your video is so easy to follow step by step...👍

[@OUTDOORS55]

Thanks my friend!👊

[@ironteacup2569]

Great sheath! I have made some and they are fun to make

[@OUTDOORS55]

Thanks my friend!

[@BornIn1500]

Great vid

[@OUTDOORS55]

Thanks! And thanks for watching🙂

[@randallsavage13]

Little tip about the drill bit if you use a regular bit heat the tip of it before drilling the holes it helps keep it from jumping around and it helps with a cleaner hole .. by the way love this channel good stuff

[@sanclertojal917]

Knife 1000👍👍👍👍👏👏👏👏

[@angelarredondo611]

This is what i like too see, something that a regular ol’ joe like me can do not a huge list of specialized tools, that i have to buy

[@alltheseflavors]

Man I watched one of your videos a good while ago & forgot about ya, just hit that sub button bc 1. This is just what I needed to see for my small knife that just came and 2. You are easy to watch & obviously love what you do Thanks brother

[@MasterK9Trainer]

Nicely done. At the end when you mentioned not needing a lot of tools, I realized you did not use a press, a riveter press or most of the other tools and machines most often used to make kydex holsters or sheaths.

[@awakeatlast3180]

Very nice. Very professional

[@OUTDOORS55]

Thanks! And thanks for taking the time to watch!

[@EDCtexan]

Awesome video and thanks for the links really wanna try this out I like low hanging sheaths that don't jab me in ribs

[@OUTDOORS55]

Same here. Most sheaths ride too high and tight Imo. Good luck and thanks for watching 👍🙂

[@davidrogers182]

Excellent tutorial! Can’t wait to try this! Thanks

[@jasonwish-]

This was really cool Alex! I know you have to put a disclaimer up there about not being a pro, but you are the man! Corrupted card, ugh! You do such a great job with your editing dude, keep it up!

[@OUTDOORS55]

Thanks Jason!

[@danielohara1040]

I've seen a few videos and a good tip i seen is make a drain whole at the bottom of the sheath

[@stevemurray6400]

Thanks for this vid. I haven't used Kydex yet, but my 1st sheet is on it's way. Only have one knife that I would like to re-sheath, I'll find something to do with the rest. This was as informative as I need to tackle a project. Toying with the idea of making a tube that fits in the end of a Fiskars hatchet to carry small items....

[@jimmywilson1388]

That’s awesome man, I’m a new subscriber... I love your channel...👍🏻👊🏼

[@OUTDOORS55]

Thank for the sub my friend!

[@Chunkofbrass]

honestly you deserve a like and comment because i get how you feel when your card corrupted

[@Woodswalker1965]

Nice job. I ve watched a few kydex build vids that seem to go out of their way to complicate things, this isnt one of them. 😎 Good tip to buy a kit actually, the kydex and leather catolouges are laborious to go through! Take care, Wade

[@OUTDOORS55]

Yes, for sure!

[@davidcoats1037]

Great video Alex. I hope your camera is ok.

[@gigabangdragon1186]

Awsome video I think you should try to do a knife from an old wrench

[@yoghurtkaas1651]

Thank you, finally a video about Kydex!

[@easy2link933]

Very nice and easy, thank you for all the tips, I only have a question, the oven that I have I use to heat food, do you know if there is any danger of using it to soften the kaydex too?

[@gearheartknivesoutdoor2166]

Too bad about that lost footage.. One video before my last, I thought I was recording a clip, and later while editing i found out I just took a funny photo.. Love your videos man!

[@OUTDOORS55]

Haha, yeah it sucks when that happens. Ive gotten into the habit of obsessively checking camera settings😂 Thanks my friend!

[@dougharker9913]

UNCLEDOUG SAYS IT LOOKS GOOD !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! YOU DO WELL !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@PonicsHaven30720]

Great video never thought about a one piece by folding over, been doing 2 pieces for a year. Im an idiot.Lol

[@sdawg58]

Sandisk cards are highly recommended!!

[@liamjarvis1659]

Awesome work, I'm sure ill try this out one day. odd that you call it a kydex drill bit, in Australia we call those brad points, and there used everywhere for timber.

[@OUTDOORS55]

Kydex makes their own drill bit. It’s similar but there are some differences that seem to allow a patent 🤷‍♂️ That’s what they say anyway🤔

[@johnsanford3596]

You can also use just a regular brad point bit that you can get at any hardware store.

[@scottbennington2936]

Congrats on the upgrade. Hope this year continues well for your business! Side note- I am sure you talked to wiser folks than me, just make sure the contract keeps the landlord from changing the lock on your building in the middle of the night, if they suddenly have a change of direction for the work space.

[@OUTDOORS55]

Good advice! No danger of that happening here though. Hope this year goes well for you as well. 2019 is the year! I tell myself that every year 😂 Thanks man!👍👊

[@fadedQ]

awesome work, pure talent. can you make me one, ill send you the knife my knife tore thought the leather sheath during hiking almost cut myself

[@LeCafeRacer]

That Kydex drill bit is just a reverse flute spur bit. Reverse flute bits are the ideal way to drill plastic.