Kydex Sheaths

[Jake Scott]

Hey guys, I want to make some kydex knife sheaths, and I've been snooping around on the interwebs a little finding out the particulars.  I've never had a kydex sheath before, and one of the knives I want to make one for is a '70's model A.G. Russell Canadian skinner given to me by my dad.  This is my number one go to knife, but I hate the original sheath.  Getting around to my question, will the kydex scuff, scratch, or damage the blade or scales?  This is a knife I use a lot in the field, and it shows use, but I don't want to damage it with a bush league homemade sheath.

As always, thanks in advance.

Jake

[Yellow Dog]

I'd put this one on the Hunting Knives and Crafters Forum. Jeff Springer (Tippit) has mastered the Kydex thing.

[Jake Scott]

Thanks Michael, it was actually Tippet's sheaths that caught my eye during the auction.  I'll stick it up over there and see what I figure out.  If he uses it for those beauties, I doubt it'll harm a knife.  Thanks again.

Jake

[Roadkill]

I doubt any damage occurs.  i made a knife and use kydex and it holds well with no obvious damage.

[LB_hntr]

Kydex is no harder on a bike than leather. Thing to watch for is sand that gets in the sheath. If you get sand in it wash it out asap.

I actually have a podcast on how to make things with kydex publishing next week or the week after. It will explain how to do this easy process yourself and what you need.

[Jake Scott]

Thanks Jason!  I'm a huge fan of the podcast, I'll definitely be looking for it.

Jake