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DIY Video - How to Make a KYDEX® Knife Sheath w/ Olive Drab Soft Loop Attachments

In this video, HolsterSmith.com shows how to make an inside-the-waistband knife sheath. The knife sheath in this video was made with a Kryptek® Banshee™ KYDEX® thermoform sheet and two olive drab Soft Loop attachments. The video covers the complete taco-style knife sheath build from molding to final sanding and polishing. This project is great for anyone looking for a custom IWB knife sheath and provides hours of sheath making experience.

Specifications
Builder = Robbie Feltman
Instructor = Steve Andrews
Video Format = HD (High Definition)
Video Run Time = 14:54


Check below for all the materials and tools that we used in this video to customize your own IWB knife sheath.
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*Sheath/Holster Molding Press - Bench Model - (8 x 12)

The CKK sheath molding press is the industry standard in thermoplastic forming presses. Built…

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KKSMP-12
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 …

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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
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…

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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
Infrared Thermometer - Digital Laser - Pro Line - (Thermoform Molding)

The key to professional thermoforming results is proper temperature control. With our professional line infrared digital…

Model
ITG-PL1
IWB Soft Loops - *Rubberized Nylon* - Black - (w/snap and base)

IWB "Soft Mounting Loop - Tactical Black
"Rubberized Nylon"
(includes Pull-the-Dot® snap and…

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IWB-SOFTLOOP-WH-1
IWB Soft Loops - *Rubberized Nylon* - Blue - (w/snap and base)

IWB "Soft Mounting Loop - Blue
"Rubberized Nylon"
(includes Pull-the-Dot snap and base…

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IWB-SOFTLOOP-BLU-WH-1
IWB Soft Loops - *Rubberized Nylon* - Brown - (w/snap and base)

IWB "Soft Mounting Loop - Brown
"Rubberized Nylon"
(includes Pull-the-Dot snap and base…

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IWB-SOFTLOOP-BRN-WH-1
IWB Soft Loops - *Rubberized Nylon* - Coyote Brown - (w/snap and base)

IWB "Soft Mounting Loop - Coyote Brown
"Rubberized Nylon"
(includes Pull-the-Dot snap and…

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IWB-SOFTLOOP-COY-WH-1
IWB Soft Loops - *Rubberized Nylon* - Foliage - (w/snap and base)

IWB "Soft Mounting Loop - Foliage Green
"Rubberized Nylon"
(includes Pull-the-Dot snap and…

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IWB-SOFTLOOP-FOL-WH-1
IWB Soft Loops - *Rubberized Nylon* - Gray - (w/snap and base)

IWB "Soft Mounting Loop - Gray
"Rubberized Nylon"
(includes Pull-the-Dot snap and base…

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IWB-SOFTLOOP-GRY-WH-1
IWB Soft Loops - *Rubberized Nylon* - Green - (w/snap and base)

IWB "Soft Mounting Loop - Green
"Rubberized Nylon"
(includes Pull-the-Dot snap and base…

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IWB-SOFTLOOP-GRN-WH-1
IWB Soft Loops - *Rubberized Nylon* - Olive Drab - (w/snap and base)

IWB "Soft Mounting Loop - Olive Drab
"Rubberized Nylon"
(includes Pull-the-Dot snap and…

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IWB-SOFTLOOP-OD-WH-1
IWB Soft Loops - *Rubberized Nylon* - Red - (w/snap and base)

IWB "Soft Mounting Loop - Red
"Rubberized Nylon"
(includes Pull-the-Dot snap and base…

Model
IWB-SOFTLOOP-RED-WH-1
IWB Soft Loops - *Rubberized Nylon* - White - (w/snap and base)

IWB "Soft Mounting Loop - White
"Rubberized Nylon"
(includes Pull-the-Dot snap and base…

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IWB-SOFTLOOP-WHT-WH-1
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 - Kryptek Banshee™ Camo - Infused - (.080)

"A touch of frost has heightened your awareness and your heart steadily beats in anticipation. Your…

Model
KYSHE-I-BANSHEE-08
KYDEX® Sheet - Kryptek Banshee™ Camo - Micro - Infused - (.080)

"A touch of frost has heightened your awareness and your heart steadily beats in anticipation. Your…

Model
KYSHE-I-BANSHEE-08-M
KYDEX® Sheet - Kryptek Highlander™ Camo - Micro - Infused - (.080)

"Specially designed for those geographical regions and elevations that are varied. Kryptek Highlander™ increases stealth when pursuing…

Model
KYSHE-I-HIGHLANDER-08-M
KYDEX® Sheet - Kryptek Mandrake™ Camo - Micro - Infused - (.080)

"Only the strong survive beneath the canopy where the shadows deepen and the surroundings are dense.…

Model
KYSHE-I-MANDRAKE-08-M
KYDEX® Sheet - Kryptek Neptune™ Camo - Micro - Infused - (.080)

Kryptek® Neptune™ Micro KYDEX® sheet camo pattern is applied with our leading digital infusion process. Our process…

Model
KYSHE-I-NEPTUNE-08-M
KYDEX® Sheet - Kryptek Nomad Camo - Micro - Infused - (.080)

"A theater of operations that is harsh and desolate requires deception of a certain type. Kryptek…

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KYSHE-I-NOMAD-08-M
KYDEX® Sheet - Kryptek Pontus™ Camo - Micro - Infused - (.080)

"A color pallet created for those individuals with an obsession that is manifested by chasing rainbows…

Model
KYSHE-I-PONTUS-08-M
KYDEX® Sheet - Kryptek Raid™ Camo - Micro - Infused - (.080) - (1ft x 1ft)

"Created for those situations when the quarters are close and the jungle is urban. Kryptek RaidTM…

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KYSHE-I-RAID-08-M
KYDEX® Sheet - Kryptek Typhon™ Camo - Micro - Infused - (.080)

"Darkness is the ally of the predator that prowls at night. Kryptek TyphonTM…

Model
KYSHE-I-TYPHON-08-M
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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