Forget the expensive Kydex, I found a plastic at Lowees & Homeeey Depot that does the same thing when heated. Its black or white, the tan is MIA from the store. They show a sample but never get it in. The stuff makes great sheaths and only cost $6.00 and change. Its used for a screen porch enclosure system and comes in really long strips 7 ' 5" Long by 3 1/2 " Wide. I have mad a couple of sheaths and like the look and feel of them. I used pop rivets , black look best, but you can paint the shiny ones or use a black permannent marker to blacken them. Make sure to get and also use the washers on the back,( I think the smallest ones I used have a 1/8" depth, perfect for two layers of plastic) that are made & sold nearby for the rivets. I used aluminum ones and the steel ones on different sheaths & scabbards. Measure first. Squeezing the pop rivet slowly once, then re-aligning the handle on the shaft of the rivet makes it snug up nice, try it and see! Have fun, enjoy, as ever Triumphman

The Grizzly Bear is coming!

Woooee! A Grizzly Bear!

Oops, I forgot to mention a big file knife project I am also working on! Its a Tanto style blade, similar to Tops Anaconda knife that cost over $100.00! I put on Apple wood handles with solid brass pins. The apple wood is very hard and durable, and has an interesting grain. The local apple orchard trees get trimmed every year. The owner is nice and saves the branches. He gives them away for fireplace burning folks. I made some nice carved bears, whales and beavers from it. See picture. Thanks, as ever Triumphman

Just started a "Grizzly Bear " knife. Big & Bad! Here is a picture of my progress so far! Maybe an 'ible coming on this too!

People are starting to ask me if I will sell or make them one of these knives! I am considering doing it as soon as I can confirm my material resources! Once i have enough metal and handle material I will start a few at a time! Thanks for your patience and kind support!

Nice Baby Bears