Thickness of Kydex?

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KenH

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Hello all - what thickness Kydex is normally used for small sheaths - say for blades in the 2" to 4" size?

Thanks for any suggestions or guidance,

Ken H>
 
I typically use 0.06 on everything these days regardless of size unless it is a really heavy knife. I find that the thinner stock of Kydex allows for better form thus providing superior lock up to the knife.
 
I used to use only .060 for the same reasons mentioned above, but now I find myself prefiring .080 Boltaron. You still get nearly as defined of a form, but that extra .020 really stiffens things up and IMO makes a favorable difference in retention and the overall fit of the sheath.

I've used it for small, medium, and larger knives alike.

I'd suggest getting a square foot of both and seeing for yourself.
 
depends on the knife etc I use 80 thou a default and most colours and patterns are available in this

I use 93 thou on a few larger broken back sheaths

and i use 60 thou very rarely some times useful for accessories

even tried 30 thou once but its so thin it cools very quick
 
Good point about fast cooling of thinner materials - I hadn't thought about that aspect.

Thanks, Ken H>
 
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