DIY Video: How to Make an 1-Piece Sheath w/DCL Combat Loop

DIY Video Lesson
Sheath/Holster Making
DIY Video - How to Make a Fold Over Knife Sheath w/ a DCL Combat Loop Attachment Using HOLSTEX®

In this video, KnifeKits.com shows how to make an 1-piece knife sheath. The knife sheath in this demonstration video was made with a Brown Raptor HOLSTEX® thermoform sheet and a DCL Combat Loop attachment. The video covers the complete taco-style knife sheath build from molding to final sanding and polishing. This makes for a great project while providing hours of fun and knife sheath building experience.

Specifications
Builder = Robbie Feltman
Instructor = Steve Andrews
Video Format = HD (High Definition)
Video Run Time = 11:27

Check below for all the materials and tools that we used in this video to customize your own 1-piece sheath.

• CKK Sheath/Holster Molding Press - Bench Model - (8 x 12)
  
• Abrasive Wheel - Flap Wheel - 800 Grit - (4 x 1.187)
  
• CKK Eyelet Flaring Dies - Master Series - #8 - (1/4)
  
• CKK Eyelet Flaring Press - Master Series - (For Knife Sheath & Gun Holster Making)
  
• Eyelets - #8-8 (1/4) - Black Finish - (for .080 KYDEX®/HOLSTEX®) - 100 Pack
  
• HOLSTEX™ - DIY Thermoform Sheet - Carbon Fiber/Tactical - (Armor Black) - (.080) - (1ft x 1ft)
  
• Infrared Thermometer - Digital Laser - Pro Line - (Thermoform Molding)
  
• KYDEX Eyelet Drill - (#8) - (For 1/4 Inch Eyelets) - CKK Design
  
• Sander/Grinder - 1 x 42 - Kalamazoo (1SM)
  
• Tactical Mounting Assembly - CKK Design - (.125 inch w/washer) - (Black)
  
• Thermoform Item Masking Tape - 3M Brand - (2in x 60yd)