DIY Video Lesson
Sheath/Holster Making
Making a Fold-over "Taco" Sheath - Basic Design & Construction
w/Dave White (NSR Tactical)

In this video, Dave White of http://www.NSRTactical.com shows us his personal method for designing and forming a basic 1-piece (taco-style) knife sheath. Watch Dave as he demonstrates the basic steps necessary to layout and construct a thermoform scabbard for the Sport Hunter fixed blade knife from KnifeKits.com. Included in this presentation are basic vacuum forming and tee-shirt style heat press usage. This is a great video for beginners to intermediate holster makers who want to learn the basic procedures of professional thermoform sheath making.

Specifications
Instructor = Dave White
Video Format = HD (High Definition)
Video Run Time = 20:57


Check below for all the materials and tools that we used in this video to customize your own 1-piece knife sheath.
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Abrasive Wheel - Flap Wheel - 800 Grit - (6 x .500)

These are non-woven abrasive flap wheels. They are especially capable for polishing…

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AW-FW-800-6-1
CKK Rivet/Eyelet Flaring Dies - Journeyman Series - #8 - (1/4)

CKK Original Design
Journeyman Series  #8 ( 1/4")
Rivet Flaring Die Set …

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KYRDJS-8
CKK Rivet/Eyelet Flaring Dies - Master Series - #8 - (1/4)

CKK Original Design
Master Series #8 ( 1/4")
Rivet Flaring Die Set …

Model
KYRD-88
CKK Rivet/Eyelet Flaring Press - Master Series - (For Sheath/Holster Making)

The CKK Original Design
Master Series Sheath/Holster
Rivet Flaring Press Own the Original!
Get…

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KYRD-PRS
Countersink & Deburring Bit - CKK Design

CKK Industries
Countersink Bit

Made from stainless steel, our CKK countersink bit was…

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CKK-COUNTERSINK-1
Die Guide - Journeyman Series - For Journeyman Eyelet Setters & Snap Setters

This is the stainless steel die guide designed to align and hold our Journeyman Series Eyelet…

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KYRDJS-DG
Eyelet Hand Setter (#8 size) - (Fits 1/4 Inch Diameter Eyelets) - (Includes Base & Ram)

This is the #8 eyelet hand setter tool. It is designed to create a "rolled" finish on…

Model
HRSK8
Eyelets - #8-8 (1/4) - Black Finish - (for .080 KYDEX®/HOLSTEX®) - 100 Pack

Flaring Eyelets
#8-8
(Tactical Black Finish)

These are the industry standard 1/4 inch diameter flaring eyelet/rivet…

Model
KYSR8-100
KYDEX® Drill - (for eyelet holes) - (#8)

Used by professional KYDEX®, HOLSTEX® and BOLTARON® knife sheath and gun holster makers, these specially designed,…

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KYDRL8
KYDEX® Sheet - Foliage Green - (.080) - (1ft x 1ft)

This holster and sheath making material is cell/smooth finish .080 gauge Kydex®. It is thermoform…

Model
AV-KYSHE-FOILGRN-08
KYDEX® Sheet - Gunmetal Gray - (.080) - (1ft x 1ft)

This holster and sheath making material is cell/smooth finish .080 gauge Kydex®. It is thermoform sheeting in…

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KYSHGG08
KYDEX® Sheet - Storm Gray - (.080) - (1ft x 1ft)

This holster and sheath making material is cell/smooth finish .080 gauge Kydex®. It is thermoform…

Model
AV-KYSHE-STMGRY-08
KYDEX® Sheet - Tactical Black - (.080) - (1ft x 1ft)

This holster and sheath making material is cell/smooth finish .080 gauge Kydex®. It is thermoform sheeting in…

Model
KYSHE08
Sander/Grinder - 1 x 42 - Kalamazoo (1SM)

The Kalamazoo 1-SM 1 x 42 inch grinder is the perfect choice for pro level kit building. It…

Model
SMKG
Thermoform Item Masking Tape - 3M Brand - (2in x 60yd)

This is 3M brand thermoform item masking tape. When creating a sheath or holster, it is…

Model
TIM23902M3
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