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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:

Tools -
Infrared thermometer: http://amzn.to/2cdIPZD ($14)
Retractable knife: http://amzn.to/2bUpEoC ($10)
12" Steel Rule: http://amzn.to/2bUqsd5 ($8)
Center punch: http://amzn.to/2cdJl9U ($8)
Ball-peen hammer: http://amzn.to/2bYGP9I ($8)
Cordless drill: http://amzn.to/2cC2XTp ($123)
Cordless drill (cheaper): http://amzn.to/2cidCpG ($42)
Brad point drill bits: http://amzn.to/2bYH4Pm ($7)
Arbor press rivet setter: http://goo.gl/DWCoeZ ($50)
Hammer rivet setter (cheaper): http://goo.gl/zz9fXv ($13)
Flaring dies: http://goo.gl/aZ5VxC ($25)
Bandsaw: http://amzn.to/2bUqr94 ($150)
Bandsaw (better): http://goo.gl/NT1MYF ($230)
Belt sander: http://amzn.to/2cdKuyb ($129)
Griddle: http://amzn.to/2ciesTi ($21)
Clamps: http://amzn.to/2bYHWXi ($11)
Lumber handling gloves: http://amzn.to/2cpocsi ($8)

Materials -
Kydex (use 0.08" thick kydex): http://goo.gl/drQ5RJ ($4)
Rivets (use #8-8 rivets): http://goo.gl/0lBn2J ($2)
Masking tape: http://amzn.to/2bYJHRh ($7)

Foam for making a kydex press: http://goo.gl/OYEH0r ($12)
Pre-made kydex press: http://goo.gl/2kLPMV ($85)

Here's a guide to making nylon webbing belt loops like the ones I use on my knives: http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/sho...

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

-Aaron