Anyone still doing custom Kydex?

[mp_tx]

Got a custom knife that needs a custom sheath. Anyone still doing Kydex as a side hustle? Or know someone who dabbles in the dark arts? Austin area would be a plus.

I swear 6 or so years ago, I could throw a rock and hit a guy doing Kydex. Its like the went underground—or extinct.

 

[Byrd666]

Not in Austin, but very good nonetheless.

https://alamedacustomholsters.com/

 

[Otto_Mation]

He has a lot of backlog and takes a long time but is very meticulous and does a really good job. He is in Huntsville.

CrankyTexan's Holsters & MFG

Custom Kydex Holsters handmade in Texas. Multiple options such as IWB and OWB Kydex holsters including light bearing with a ton options including infused/custom kydex prints. We also have fabric covered holsters using licensed Multicam fabric. Perfect for Glock, Sig Sauer, Smith & Wesson Made by...

crankytexansholsters.com

Here is the direct link to the knife sheaths.

Kydex Knife Sheaths up to 11in Blade Length

Custom made sheath specific to your knife. Sheaths can be carried Horizontal or Vertical and we can setup the sheath accordingly during production. Trusted by Half Face Blades and built to last a lifetime. Choose from a variety of Kydex colors and fabrics. Multicam, Kryptek, Woodland Camo and more.

crankytexansholsters.com

 

[Texasjack]

Like many crafts, everybody gets into it until they realize they can't make any money because everybody is doing it. A sheet of kydex is cheap, so people think the sheath should be cheap. Anyone with a heat gun can make a kydex sheath, but making one that's solid and looks good takes a bit more effort. (I've made some pretty darn ugly sheaths myself!) I knew a couple of guys that made kydex stuff, primarily to support the knives that they were also making. Some quit doing it because of money, others quit the business because of health or age reasons.

 

[magholder]

Concealment Solutions is my go to custom Kydex company

 

[Darqhelmet]

Black rhino concealment does custom work. I have no idea what their wait times are.

 

[Sasquatch]

Check with your local gun shops, I'll bet someone knows a local kydex bender.

Or if you're up for a new hobby - you can get some basic tools relatively cheap (considering what else can go with guns and hoover up your cash).