Knife and Sheath materials

[Alchemist]

I want to make my own knife sheath for a knife I already have. I want a Kydex type insert to fit into a textile (cordura type) housing. Does anybody do Kydex sheaths and does anybody know where I can get 1-2 m of tough black or olive green material.
I am also thinking of either making the knife myself or getting a knifemaker to do it. I want something very similar to the Mora knife but a bit more robust with full tang and tougher handle material.
Can anybody help with either.

 

[Lost_Patrol]

ODS do Kydex in camoflage colours. I'm still trying to find somewhere that does black or O.D. You could try asking on British Blades website.

http://www.extremeoutdoorgear.co.uk....html?osCsid=23791335ed4346cd4008f68eaf32f4ef

Cheers,
Andy

 

[ESpy]

You can have any colour, any pattern you want in Kydex providing you buy at least 1/2 a ton...

Your best bet on finding a ready supply of black Kydex is to do a search on British Blades. IMO, YMMV etc. etc.

 

[Motorbike Man]

Hi Alchemist, take a look through some of the kydex tutorials over on British blades and have a go at doing one yourself, even I can do it and if I can do it anyone can

 

[Alchemist]

Cheers guys, when I make my perfect knife and sheath I may get your opinions. By the time I have actually made it though I will probably have a completely different outlook on bushcraft and want something different.