Which grade of KYDEX to use

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Does anyone know which of the 24 types of Kydex listed in the Kleerdex on-line catalogue are most appropriate for making knife sheaths from?

By type, I am refering to their product designation - Kydex 100, Kydex T, Kydex 6200, etc. The properties of each of these seem to have been tailored to various industrial applications. Some are flame-resistant, some are transparent, etc. Each of the types is available in a variety of thicknesses. I am not asking about what thickness to use. There is already a lot of information about that.

Does anyone know what Blade-Tech, Pro Style and others are using/selling?

What types of Kydex did people receive from Kleerdex as samples to try?

Thanks in advance for the help.

Phil


[This message has been edited by pso (edited 19 January 1999).]
 
I have heard people badmouth the .060" thick kydex, but I recently gave it a try and I REALLY like the results ... it feels plenty solid and was very easy to work. I'm sure others will have more to say (probably with a lot more experience) and I'll be interested as well.
saands
 
The difference between Kydex100 and KydexT is the 100 was the original composite and is about 15% more shock resistant than the KydexT. The KydexT was recommended by Kleerdex for most sheaths and is 25% cheaper than the Kydex100. As for thickness, it depends on what you like working with and typical application. Makers I have talked to like the snap of the 0.060 better than the 0.080 unless the blade is greater than 7 inches. Then the 0.080 is preferred. I have a custom camp/survival knife which I am sheathing in Kydex100 0.080 because of the 12" blade and the expected abuse the sheath will take. Hope this helps.
 
Hello! Please e-mail me the adress for Kleerdex on line catolog! Please!
E-mail at glock@telia.com
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Nevermind e-mailing the web address for Kleerdex..How about posting it on this thread.Thanks all.
 
The web address for KLEERDEX is www.kydex.com
There is a link to it on this web site. Go to the "Links" page, then to the "Knife Making Supplies and Knife Care Products" page. There is lots of other interesting web sites on the Links pages. Hope this helps.
 
I am currently using .093 and .080 Concealex from Blade Tech. If you guys have not heard of Concealex you might want to look into it I think it will make Kydex a thing of the past. This stuff is GREAT, they are coming out with new colors and cammo patterns all the time. It's basically like Kydex but has been optimized for knife making and holsters.
You guys should call or E-mail and ask for Victor he can set you up with ALL you will need from the molding foam, to post screws and eyelets. And you dont have to buy HUGE amounts like you will have to from Kleerdex. Tell him I sent yah he is a GREAT guy and can help you with all you will need. You can reach him at concealex@uswest.net Hope this helps some..

THR
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I can't wait to make a Kydex100 .080 TAC sheath for my HI khukuri( 15" inch overall BAS) . Is this information super or what? We all might have to try both the concealex and Kydex and let all Forum members know how our fledgling project takes off. Good Luck guys and thanks for the info
Stay safe and all the best, Phil <---<.
 
If you haven't seen it yet, look up an old thread here called "Kydex concepts for big choppers", regarding The Outsider's sheath setup - which is applicable to Khukuris.

Jim March
 
Concealex is the way to go. I've used them both and the concealex seems to mold easier and is very pleasing to the eye. I live in south Florida and have left the molded concealex insided my car all day (reached 125 degrees) without losing its shape. Very durable stuff..The OD green is an excellent choice of colors. POI..when I finish sanding the edges of the kydex or concealex, I use a rag lightly moistened with MEK and rub the edges. This melts the edges to a very smooth texture for a finished look, no need to buff.
 
Hey T_H_Rinaldi I e-mailed concealex@uswest.net and got no replay




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I e-mailed Blade-Tech a week or more ago and haven't gotten a reply either ... maybe they are on a trip or something?
saands
 
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