DIY Video Lesson
Sheath/Holster Making
Making a 2-Piece (Sandwich) Sheath - Basic Design & Construction
w/Dave White (NSR Tactical)

In this video, Dave White of NSR Tactical shows you his personal method for designing and forming a basic 2-piece (sandwich-style) knife sheath. Watch Dave illustrate the basic steps necessary to layout and construct a KYDEX® sheath for a fixed blade knife kit.

Included in this presentation:
1) Basic vacuum forming
2) Tee-shirt style heat press usage
3) Drilling and eyelet placement
4) Edge Finishing

Specifications
Instructor = Dave White
Video Format = HD (High Definition)
Video Run Time = 28.07


Check below for all the materials and tools that we used in this video to customize your own 2-piece knife sheath.
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Abrasive Wheel - Flap Wheel - 800 Grit - (4 x 1.187)

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

Model
AW-FW-800-1
CKK - Eyelet Hole Countersink Bit - (for Sheaths/Holsters)

Made from stainless steel, our CKK countersink bit was specifically…

Model
CKK-COUNTERSINK-1
CKK Rivet/Eyelet Flaring Dies - Journeyman Series - #8 - (1/4)

Our #8 Journeyman Series Rivet/Eyelet flaring die set is designed to "roll" the unflared side of a…

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

Our #8 Master Series Kydex Rivet/Eyelet flaring die is designed to professionally "roll" the non-flared…

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

Own the Original!
Get the flaring performance that you expect! The CKK Master Series…

Model
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…

Model
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

These are the industry standard 1/4" inch diameter flaring eyelet/rivet used in making thermoform sheaths and gun…

Model
KYSR8-100
KYDEX® Sheet  - 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
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…

Model
KYSHGG08
KYDEX® Sheet - Infantry Green - (.080) - (1ft x 1ft)

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

Model
AV-KYSHIG08
KYDEX® Sheet - Purple Haze - (.080) - (1ft x 1ft)

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

Model
AV-KYSHPH08
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™ Thermoform Sheet Drill - (for Sheath/Holster Eyelets) - (#8)

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

Model
KYDRL8
Sander/Grinder - 1 x 42 - Kalamazoo (1SM)

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

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,…

Model
TIM23902M3
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