How to Make a Kydex Knife Sheath

I've been asked a number of times to do a tutorial on how to make a kydex sheath, and I finally got around to doing it! In this video I'll show you how to make an ultra-reliable kydex sheath by hand!

Here's a complete list of all the tools and materials needed:

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Let me know in the comments if you have any questions!

-Aaron

[GoughCustom]

BELT LOOPS:
Here is a tutorial showing how I make my belt loops that go with this style of sheath:

[TheWtfnonamez]

Im stunned by the almost robotic perfection in the way you make your knives and sheaths. Brilliant.

[michaelwhyte]

I’d really like to thank you for sharing your considerable talent and skill with those of us who have a genuine interest in doing this for our knife collection.Having to ship off a knife to have a kydex sheath created is simply unthinkable for me especially living in Canada as the border crossing has developed into the Bermuda Triangle of knives.Again thank you for your kindness, you’ve given me one more way to enjoy my blades

[ukaszbudzynski]

My first sheath made with your instructions and it looks perfect, without any flaws. You cannot make it wrong with this guide. Many thanks

[lucatabanelli]

As an another (humble and less experienced) knifemaker i love to watch your videos for the calm precision you work with and the consistency of your results, which indicates the amount of time you spent trying different solutions and perfecting your procedures. Your approach is very scientific, totally dig it. Great work, keep it up!

[brandonpatterson]

I love that you added links for all materials, shows that you care about us a community and you want to see us succeed! Great sheath, some day I'll have one of your knives and a sheath to go with it!

[FrontierSetter]

There's an elegance to your videos that aren't found in other tutorials, almost relaxing to watch. Those blade scales though... 10/10, perfect.

[gregbrown]

I cannot emphasize enough what a help you are to beginning knifemakers, Aaron. Vids like this are huge. Mad respect for the crispy clicking sound you’re getting upon retention. I’m 10 sheaths in, snd still can’t replicate it!
Yours sounds like the shutting door of a luxury lexus sedan. Mine sounds like a honda civic door. Cheers! 👍👍

[illyMse]

Hi Aaron, I've been binging through your videos and I just wanna take the time to thank you for all the great information and effort you've put into your work. From the things I've learned, you make bladesmithing very approachable for beginners especially those on a budget. I look forward to more videos. Keep up the great work!

[YanDoroshenko]

Did you add the drain Aaron? DID YOU ADD THE DRAIN?

[crashdsnowman]

I appreciate you guys that spend time teaching and go over every little step. You and Red Beard ops are my favorite channels.

[mscmn]

Your videos are the best. Your attention to detail and giving exact information is great

[HoneyNutBeemo]

very therapeutic to watch you do this, even though I don't make knives lol

[aidandunworth]

I've never had experience with it but kydex seems really satisfying to work with.

[nobracobra]

i have lots of hobbies that have come and gone... but the power to create wonderful projects from such knowledge lives on and on... tyfs

[jdisdetermined]

That belt sander is amazing. So smooth and precise.

[andrelarocque]

Very good video I especially liked the press you made. Had a pretty good chuckle at "Did you add the drain". I have an old drinking buddy in new Hampshire that is a smith that adds three drain holes at 90 degree increments to each other on his D2 hunting knives. I had to ask him about it because I didn't see the purpose but some folks prefer to wear a blade sideways across the belt. Some to look tacticool I suppose but others find it less intrusive. Having just bought some smaller EDCs I'm kinda leaning that way myself as they are more comfortable than my bushblades to carry around because they don't dangle like a tumor.

[techheadmani]

The fact that you replied to every comment is stunning brother your work is amazing.
I have a channel called (esta Manuel leather) and I hope I get half as a good as you

[joshbirch]

looked at many video's for making kydex sheaths all very complicated but as with your knife making videos I've followed before, this is very simple and very easy to follow!! thank you.

[PH_INFO_]

Thank you sir. I was considering having someone make me a sheath for a Gerber knife I have and thought I would see what was available on YouTube for a DIY Kydex sheath. Yours is the first video I watched and learned everything I need to know to get started. I am a YouTube addict, and I can assure you, it is a rare thing to get enough information from the first video reviewed that no further research is required. Again, Thank you sir.