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Title: Camp Knife with Kydex sheath
Post by: Lin Rhea on December 16, 2008, 10:46:00 AM

I have been avoiding Kydex too. Why? I dont know, maybe because of tradition. Who knows? One of my best clients decided to have this made and I must say, I love it. This sheath has other survival features for the user that makes it a very good choice for a hard life in the wild.
  A diamond hone, fire steel, rubber attachment belt, and extra cordage for emergencies.
   First the knife, which you may remember, with one of Kenny Rowe's nice leather sheaths(I might add they are great themselves).
  (http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3164/2989520105_7d6388933f.jpg)
Now the knife in the Kydex sheath.
  (http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3142/3112793929_51c8bc877a.jpg)
I will try to get this guys contact info and have it on hand. I'm impressed with his work. Lin

Title: Re: Camp Knife with Kydex sheath
Post by: skullworks on December 16, 2008, 11:30:00 AM

Man! That is awesome! It sure looks ready for whatever survival needs he might encounter! Super job Lin!!!!!

Title: Re: Camp Knife with Kydex sheath
Post by: kbaknife on December 16, 2008, 11:56:00 AM

I guess, in the real world, it kinda makes sense. It looks to be indestructable.
I also really like the fire steel attachment. I'm a big fan of being able to start a fire in an emergency.
I'll probably need his contact info in the future, Lin, since I can't even spell Kidecks, Cydexs, or Kydeks, or.....

Title: Re: Camp Knife with Kydex sheath
Post by: robtattoo on December 16, 2008, 12:39:00 PM

As Kydex goes, that's among the best work I've ever seen. In the right application, it's a fantastic medium & very easy to work with. However, that demonstrates a very high skill level indeed.

Functionally superb!

Title: Re: Camp Knife with Kydex sheath
Post by: Ray Hammond on December 16, 2008, 12:47:00 PM

Lin, thats pretty neat right there.

Do you have a shot of the "other" side? Rubber attachment belt...I'd like to see that side of it.

Thanks, friend.

Title: Re: Camp Knife with Kydex sheath
Post by: Kevin Evans on December 16, 2008, 04:27:00 PM

Kinda cool and a beatifull knife!!!  :thumbsup:

Title: Re: Camp Knife with Kydex sheath
Post by: d. ward on December 16, 2008, 05:40:00 PM

Thats a really good looking set up.bd

Title: Re: Camp Knife with Kydex sheath
Post by: 2Knives on December 16, 2008, 10:25:00 PM

I've always though Kydex looked cheap but that right there is good looking.
I think it was the mindset that using plastic was cheating.
I guess I wrong again...that looks nice!!

Title: Re: Camp Knife with Kydex sheath
Post by: Lin Rhea on December 17, 2008, 06:18:00 AM

Here ya go Ray. Lin
  (http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3284/3115775506_a2bc9a18ea.jpg)

Title: Re: Camp Knife with Kydex sheath
Post by: d. ward on December 17, 2008, 06:47:00 AM

Man oh man thats nice.I really like the leather sheath too a bit more traditional looking...Nice knife Lin.bd

Title: Re: Camp Knife with Kydex sheath
Post by: Ray Hammond on December 17, 2008, 08:33:00 AM

so, Lin..if I am seeing that thing right, the part that your belt goes through is actually a loop of webbing on a thing like a swivel, and there is a leg tie at the bottom?

My eyes aren't what they used to be unfortunately!

Title: Re: Camp Knife with Kydex sheath
Post by: Lin Rhea on December 17, 2008, 06:14:00 PM

Ray,
     I believe your right as far as the belt loop is concerned. It seems the sheath maker designed it to have as much extra cordage as possible including the tie down. Lin

Title: Re: Camp Knife with Kydex sheath
Post by: Ray Hammond on December 17, 2008, 07:03:00 PM

very neat!

Man look at that watch he has on..looks like it weighs about 4 lbs!!!!!

Thanks  Lin.

Title: Re: Camp Knife with Kydex sheath
Post by: Squirrel Bait on December 17, 2008, 07:15:00 PM

Now that's a knife!  :thumbsup:

Title: Re: Camp Knife with Kydex sheath
Post by: Gil on December 17, 2008, 08:30:00 PM

Was it Blade-Tech that made the sheath?They make top notch kydex things.That knife and sheath combo would go anywhere and probably do anything and everything.   :thumbsup:    :thumbsup:    :thumbsup:  

Gil

Title: Re: Camp Knife with Kydex sheath
Post by: Lin Rhea on December 18, 2008, 06:28:00 AM

Gil,
    I'm trying to get the guys contact info, but as of yet, dont have it. He's in Fort Wayne, Indiana, in case that tells you something. I'll post it as soon as I get it.
     
SB, that's the same Camp Knife I had with me when we all were in camp. It's on it's way to England as we speak. Lin

Title: Re: Camp Knife with Kydex sheath
Post by: Squirrel Bait on December 18, 2008, 06:44:00 PM

England!!!!! You should have sent it here for inspection! I know I could find a reason to keep it! England , I ain't never!!!

Title: Re: Camp Knife with Kydex sheath
Post by: Larry Surtees on December 19, 2008, 12:00:00 AM

Wow!  Absolutely stunning!

Title: Re: Camp Knife with Kydex sheath
Post by: Lin Rhea on December 20, 2008, 08:45:00 PM

I got the contact for the man who made the Kydex sheath. His name is Mike Billman. Here is his email address:
 [email protected] Lin