The Ultimate Survival Tool Sheathed

[@RICH21716]

Rit dye synthetic works great on that PVC, ive been using the same 4" water pipe PVC for sheaths for years. They have a page on their website that gives you the formula to mix their dyes to make any color you can imagine.

[@colinjames6]

Hi. I make moose hide sheaths. (With the hair on). Since you're looking for ideas to get rid of the pvc one, I'd definitely use moose, or deer. Something with short hair. I also incorporate the Dew claws and hoofs for an incredible look.

[@SurvivalDispatch]

That's a great idea!

[@rickworden256]

ohh! love the idea of moose hide with hair on!

[@ericarnaud7983]

I have been using pvc, polypropylene and polyethylene for sheaths for years. You can die the pvc, but i usually end up covering them in leather, using a spray adhesive like 3M or CRC or gorilla glue for plastics to adhere the leather.

[@davinci3259]

Sanding and cleaning the pvc should allow paint to stick to it, just thin the paint and maybe put a protective coating over it to help.

[@stolman2197]

There are special spray paint made for plastics

[@RatsAndFunTV]

I do just the oposite side for the blade in the sheath. Like this, you have always the cutting side facing the side where there is not the rivets. I do this nearly all the time. And if i have not the rivets, i use some fine rope 2 or 3 mm thick, who can do also the buckle.

[@ericthomas9915]

LOL. So self cleaning isn't like little maids come out and go to town. It heats up to like 800 degrees and basically works like an incinerator that cremates bodies. I just learned about this a couple of years ago.

[@tlock4616]

I work for GE Appliances and you are right. It basically turn everything to ash, then you just wipe it out.

[@opotime]

Yes and its good to know ITS a Bad ideea to Open IT when that hot...so they build a system that keeps the Door Close. If you try to burn Clay or Else Keep in mind the Door is shut a Long Time. I dont Talk from knowledge i gained because i burned leftovers...Trust me ;-) Greatz from Germany and have a nice Day opo

[@ericthomas9915]

@@opotime yeah mine locks before, during, and during the cool down.

[@blueridgerealtor]

Yikes! I won’t be using that

[@goncalovazpinto6261]

Yep, pyrolysis.

[@adammcguinness9950]

I put a third of the handle in the sheath, I form the PVC around the handle and it creates good retention. Looks pretty cool too. That belt loop on yours will be cut off quickly. I form a belt clip from the PVC, it’s all one piece on mine.

[@marvinbrock960]

Forming the clip or big dangler loop from the pipe as well is a great idea!

[@keithgilltrap2652]

I use RIT dye to change the color of surplus molle pouches. It dyes the plastic buckles fairly well. Use the dye meant for synthetic materials and add vinegar. Plenty of videos out there showing the process. Cool project!

[@viewsandreviews180]

Just a suggestion, ABS plastic usually comes in black and works similar to PVC.

[@DumpsterElite]

That self cleaning oven feature is a good way to destroy your digital oven circuit board. At least that's what I was told by the last appliance repair guy. The circuit boards are designed to fail at ultra high temps, according to him. And that's exactly what happened to our last oven. New circuit board was almost as much as a new oven.

[@Prefer2Hibrn8]

I reckon you could get a knife in each end of that

[@matthewellisor5835]

To color the PVC try vinyl dye. Can be found at auto parts suppliers in rattle cans and as liquid for brush or spray. Either can be thinned with MEK (Methyl Ethyl Ketone, the solvent in PVC primer & cement) and you could probably find suitable colorants to make your own.

[@sgtsplice9643]

Enjoyed your video. Its been about 10 years since I've worked with PVC . Some suggestions..... use Chicago screws to hold the project until you're ready for the final project assembly. Where the knife enters the sheath, Make a small roll in the PVC, even if its just fold to help guide the blade in. Not so large as to funnel water or mud in. Rustoleum plastic paint works really well. Just scuff Lightly to give it some tooth for adhesive. Made a water resistant case for a 10-22 many years ago for mounting to bikes (Any type) and the small carts we drive around the back properties. It works great. Ugly, Banged up a bit, and we have to put a water resistant bag to cover the top sometimes to keep the dust and dirt out, but the kids and grandkids strap it on when they head out. Looks like a fat porcupine butt with all the fishing poles and stuff ss the bikes are riding away.

[@marvinbrock960]

After reading comments:: adding a pvc loop onto the sheath for a belt or dangler with rivets would be pretty simple after initial forming.. cut the open side of the pvc to get rivet tool inside.

[@markw.3743]

Ok if it’s going to be a complete machete, it needs a ferro rod holder and a bottle opener ! 🤣

[@tomritter493]

And a cork screw

[@tomritter493]

And a cork screw 😅😅😅

[@unfi6798]

Don't forget a can opener.

[@Nunya9876]

And a few hex cut outs for wrenching bolts

[@phild8095]

a compass in the handle that covers a small fishing kit

[@mannihh5274]

Nice video, thanks for showing. A 'self-cleaning' oven is coated inside with a catalyzer, so all residue desintegrates - hopefully the unhealthy fumes from the heated PVC will be too! I use PVC-piping for my sheaths too, but use a heat-gun - with some leather winter-gloves you can do detailed work (e.g. thumb-rests, indents for tensioning). I live in northern Germany and here different colours are available, e.g. copper and anthracite with golden glitters (my current favorite) for drainpipes. On painted pipes the paint wears down quickly. I like the rectangular shape too, because you can wrap it easily in different types of cordage without having them sliding down a tapered sheath. Your pipe is a sewer pipe, my drainpipes come in 3"/7.5cm Ø too, that would be less excess material. There is no way to stain PVC - get coloured drainpipe. The rivets don't look very pretty - as you made a whole bunch of machetes, I suggest making 'headmakers', simply two pieces of thick steel with spherical indents to form rounded flatheads on both sides (squeeze in a vice with a drop of oil in the indents). As they will rust, I remove the nail-stumps from the rivets before pressing/hammering. Aside from the sheath colour there are two things I don't like with your design, a) no lanyard-hole in the handle (and the tang), b) your belt-loop attachment, being in the way of the (razor-sharp) edge - make the side towards the body a little longer and bend it around the handle, then you can rivet the belt loop to it - reduces the danger of stabbing yourself too. Much success in selling your machetes.

[@slc308]

Ive been using scheduke 40 pvc for uears as sheaths. I teach kali and its great for training cause it hurts but doest break or cut. The pvc is durable. It makes a decent fire starter if you scrape it.

[@METALWERX]

JS also really enjoy the projects you throw in yer vids as well, I always look forward to yer vids when I get home from work.

[@SurvivalDispatch]

Glad you like them!

[@stephenbarabas6286]

Change the smoke detector battery.... 🙄

[@dennisdurham694]

Get a 9v battery for your smoke detector. 😂

[@ArkansasLivin]

I'm sure there are already redundant comments about this, but you can use clear cleaner or mek and mix dye with it for PVC. Had to do it for a kids school project once. Think I got the idea off the googles

[@richardweilandt3315]

I'm more of an angled handle forward crossdraw for bowies and machetes. No worries about cutting the hanger. To many years of experience using and carrying big blades. What steel are you using ? Also, maybe think about using Cactus juice wood stabilizer in a vacuum pot. Might add 20 bucks to total cost, but you wont have volatile linseed oil and used rags around. Pain in the backside when those rags spontaneously combust.

[@garysapper8716]

I have just used some khaki krylon spray paint on my PVC sheaths. Jason. I would recommend placing some aluminum foil under the PVC when it's in your oven. Also, run your stovetop exhaust fan for the fumes the heating releases.

[@rickworden256]

Awesome! I am thinking of trying a shoulder sheath setup thanks for the ideas!

[@phild8095]

Dyeing PVC, Use Clear PVC cleaner and a "solvent dye" or "fuel dye". An eye dropper of dye concentrate in the four ounce can of clear cleaner. I've enjoyed watching you use things like PVC in unusual ways. Which brings me to a question, have you ever used the concrete test cylinders (4" dia by 8" long ) in landscaping or small project construction?. They are often available from test labs for free.

[@unfi6798]

Hey Jason, we watched in awe on your performances. Hubby says he will swap with you on your sheath & that fatwood ferro rod for one of his knife & sheath. Dwell on it mate. Cheers from Australia.

[@claudiobonucelli5294]

I'm a chef cook...self cleaning ovens, in the industry ,have steam functions, in the cleaning mode,have a detergent tank ,the cleaning is a mix of hot water and detergent been sprayed inside the oven in cycles..

[@louisaziz1235]

When you are using pop rivets, punch out the waste portion of the rivet shaft before smashing it. This will present a better finish and also give you an extra tie-down location if you should need one. You could use them for securing extra 550 cord ( you can never have enough), a sharpening stone, first aid kit,... Use them for whatever you choose.

[@SurvivalDispatch]

Great idea!

[@dennisdurham694]

Electrical PVC is a flat grey color.

[@SurvivalDispatch]

I thought about that but it is thick walled and heavy.

[@johngalt5504]

It might be a good idea to use grommets instead of rivets. That would give you a way to secure it to a pack. Great sheath idea using the PVC. Thanks

[@jcrcreations4515]

To dye the sheath, try some Rit dye. It works well on micarta and G10. You could rough up the surface with some sand paper if it had a hard time taking the dye

[@patkonelectric]

Cool. I was trying to make a custom sheaths out of rawhide. Like the stuff you can get in the pet aisle for dogs. Have you tried this?

[@SurvivalDispatch]

Yes I have. Works really well. Soak it in water, and then let it dry around the knife. A leather awl and some bank line and you are in business.

[@zacwhite1368]

Honestly at that price and the fact that you laid your hands on it all that definitely worth it!❤

[@SurvivalDispatch]

Thanks!!

[@stolman2197]

My PVC pipe sheath has housed my terava mini-pukko for 5 years. It's my most used knife.

[@TheMongo1357]

Great video! Love all the DIY stuff and I would use Pecan or Walnut hulls (boiled) to dye the sheath! Make a strong boiled batch and try it on a small corner to test it!

[@InGratitudeIam]

Rit Dye might work for coloring. It's been used on all sorts of plastics. Also, don't use the self-cleaning function. It'll ruin the circuits that control the oven.

[@Wheeling88]

Nice project.. as for coloring the sheath ,light sanding & any kind of clothing dye / water based stain thinned sparringly with a acetone will work.

[@jerryg2073]

I read one guy uses Oatey clear primer for CPVC/PVC. Just adds dye to it and wipes it on like using cleaner or cement.

[@theoriginalEmuman]

You should use a heat gun to warm and keep it warm so you can work it any place and time you like through the process. Might save on divirce costs too.

[@robertbates6057]

Yeah, I suspect Kristi popped out of the house screaming `what the heck is that smell in my kitchen'?

[@timmybugg5792]

Gel stain for fiberglass doors might work also. Great video and good on ya for selling them to those that don’t have time or know how to do it. Great job

[@jasoncastle4818]

I repurposed the leather out of an old pair of work boots for a knife sheath, turned out pretty crappy the first time but second try was much, much better!! Love the custom machete video's. Stay safe and stay aware out there!!

[@Riley3999]

I would have molded the first half inch of the handle to the sheath since that little curve in it would help it fit in better

[@bushcraftchip]

another good idea would be to sell it as a do it yourself kit for fun.Just another option for lower cost? like the machete. Mines 15 years old and going strong. I put a 3.5" scandi by my handle for close work.

[@rammhansen37]

I accidentally clicked on this video. Funny thing- If I had read the title, I wouldn’t have clicked. It wasn’t what I was looking for at the time. But I watched the whole thing because it was well made and kept me sucked in.

[@ArcanusLibero]

PVC off gasses do it in an open space...HDPE on the other hand is oven safe at that temperature...

[@haroldmiller6853]

Black walnut husks liquid might stain pvc I know if you get it on your skin it stains you a long time .

[@METALWERX]

self cleaning oven heats above 800-900+ degrees turning everything to ash for easier cleaning FOR the human, false advertisement if you ask me, that sheath turned out slick JS.

[@robden6356]

Wood stain worked well on my fiberglass door. Maybe so for pvc

[@nickjenkins1663]

what do you think about repurposing an old piece of leather. Such as a thrift store jacket for a sheath? I have many knives with kydex sheath's. I just like leather more. or what about a composition of different materials. 90% Leather with a kydex top and bottom?

[@SurvivalDispatch]

Cool idea!

[@rev-mikemckay9750]

Personally I would have molded it with the edge towards the folded side and then rivet/cut & put the nylon belt loop on the 'blunt'/back side of the blade, along with a 'little' widening/forming at the entry after completion to let the beginning of the hilt enter. Secures from 'wobbling' and protects the cloth in the seam.

[@SurvivalDispatch]

Good idea. I considered that and may make one that way to see how I like it. Thanks!

[@GaryGraham-68]

Hi bro I'm a retired Army veteran and a southpaw to

[@12313846]

You need to put a small washer on the side of the rivet where you hammered it...... Then it's top of the shelf.

[@Sammyandbobsdad]

The only thing I can tell you about self cleaning ovens is if you use a product like Easy-ff oven cleaner, you won’t ever have to clean the oven again because it will die.

[@mtnall2237]

Need some slots so it can be mounted on some molle

[@lesliepaulkovacs6442]

Try using Aluminum Downspouts. No cooking required.

[@tomritter493]

Nice job love it now I can do knives like this thanks jason

[@sylvanbald1954]

Leather over top would look real nice. Gonna try this on my next sheath because just the leather made me lose my knife.

[@vpsaline]

Self cleaning is mode where the door locks at 500f+ and carbonizes the filth in the oven and turns it into dust. Takes 2 hours and stinks the entire house

[@goncalovazpinto6261]

a welding iron with interchangeable tips is great for burning holes in plastic

[@goncalovazpinto6261]

A simple way to paint pvc is using sharpies. After a few applications it'll be permanent. Simple, cheap and you can draw whatever you want with several colours!

[@TUKByV1]

You could try an electric griddle to heat the PVC.

[@InkedCarpenter1776]

15:52 what about an adjustable (sliding) retention screw?

[@SurvivalDispatch]

Great idea!

[@57WillysCJ]

You could wrap the sheath with a fancy color duck tape. The fellow that makes pvc bows on KZbin and wrote a book on it covers them with it. They even make a snake skin design.

[@Canadian_Craftsman]

Heck yeah!! I use those floor pads for my kydex press.as well works great, I'm digging the pvc sheath aluminum rivets and tow strap dangler.. totally gives it an apocalypse theme build look!!!✊️🔥✌️💚

[@TS19781]

Your wife is going to use one of those machetes on you if you keep using that oven! You need to get you one for out in the shop!

[@hitman142002]

Just a quick note for ya....more housefires have been caused by that "self-cleaning" feature than I can easily count. DO NOT use that feature IMHO.

[@jeffslaven]

I would probably go for a Ritt Dye (green or black) to color the sheath. Still keen on one BTW!

[@Maleekus]

You bake pvc in the oven, I rebuild carburetors on the kitchen cutting board. I won't tell if you don't

[@chris1638]

😂

[@911life5]

Self cleaning means it goes crazy hot and burns the crap out of your oven. Be very careful! I’ve melted the spice bottles off the back my stove before. Make sure you’re home so you don’t burn your house doen

[@chris1638]

Good tip

[@Georgecobb-s1v]

Excellent job & great presentation. I especially appreciate fellow DIYers! Blessings.

[@jimmyslim1628]

That’s a really good way to make one, and cheap. Will have to do that for sure.

[@johnruckman2320]

I'll have to look for PVC drain pipe. I didn't think anybody sells it around here.

[@edsuits5794]

Hey Jason I'm interested in one. That's pretty cool.

[@SurvivalDispatch]

Great! Email me [e-mail]

[@Duke4ever188]

Great sheath. You are creative and ingenious, both necessary qualities for an awesome survivalist 👍🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@SurvivalDispatch]

Thank you very much!

[@reignofchaos6463]

You need to change the batteries in your smoke detector

[@zednott]

change your smoke defector battery, thats why it keeps chirping.

[@jeffsavage6143]

POLY VINYL CHLORIDE...NO MICRO...NO BAKEY ...JUS SAYIN....PVC

[@usher_jh]

That sheath is basically ambidextrous... thank you

[@tokytoky3787]

Hmm ok I must try this Dry sand the sheath with 220 and cover it with clay maybe leave it for a month and then remove the clay that might stain the sheets

[@davekirby7790]

I have used shoe polish ..it works ok ..use the liquid type

[@timbryan9701]

Woinderful video, the tramontina is good for grass and soft vegetation.

[@mrcabasa]

Maybe walnut hulls for stain.

[@zactanner5187]

I think I would glue some canvas or nylon on it for color

[@InkedCarpenter1776]

I would love to get my hands on one of these ON3 (SD?) Machetes. ❤ How would I be able to get myself one of your machetes? I've got your Ulu and I effin ❤❤❤ it! It came to me hair shaving sharp! The only thing I don't have but want for it is a sheath/pouch and a grip.

[@SurvivalDispatch]

Email me at [e-mail]

[@charlesmckinley29]

Go to your classifieds of choice and get a cheap oven for the shop. The fumes that come off plastics are nasty.

[@4S7JL]

Dog inside for cleaning 😂😂

[@12313846]

A self cleaning oven can be set at a very high temperature.... So that everything inside turns into..... Dust.

[@InkedCarpenter1776]

13:00 I noticed there's no link to Bear Forest Knives/on3 here.

[@SurvivalDispatch]

Bear Forest Knives www.bearforestknives.com/

[@marvinbrock960]

People use RIT dye for Synthetics all the time on knife scales - plastic.

[@aussiefulla7061]

Your smoke alarms are chirping lol

[@heidi22209]

I love machete craft time. ❤

[@scottbrewton2214]

Would ABS be better?

[@Thousand_yard_King]

Finding that thin wall PVC pipe is really hard now

[@WoodsmanHobo777]

The thinner PVC is schedule 35 the thicker is schedule 40

[@Elias.Agg.]

Nice sheath, but I would like to have it on my back like a sling. Not on my belt.

[@SurvivalDispatch]

It could be done.

[@siddheshraorane1209]

Great tutorial Sir.

[@SurvivalDispatch]

Glad you liked it!

[@911life5]

Dude put a battery in you smoke alarm!

[@jeffechols5302]

Awesome see ya on the next one

[@TheUnseenPath-X]

Why not making a sheath out of webbing and epoxy resin? You have more control over the shape, has better durability than plastics and can also achieve a much better looking. 🙂 I have a step-by-step tutorial here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/o6fCXpmldrOCj68

[@ManInTheWoods76]

Oh my, he did it👀💪❤️

[@tony55752]

BTW, heating PVC causes brain cancer. This happened to 3 of my friends.

[@SurvivalDispatch]

Yikes!! I am sorry to hear that. Why were they heating so much PVC?

[@nickjenkins1663]

looks good 👍

[@TimothyMayfield-s8x]

ritz dye if itll dye a polymer gun frame itll dye pvc