In The Rabbit Hole Urban Survival

E167: Basics of Knife and Kydex Making with Bob Hill

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In this episode we sit down with Bob Hill; knife maker, kydex maker, and owner of Bob Hill Blades. He's going to share with us the basics of knife making, how to work with Kydex, and a host of other maker topics. ~ Knife Making and Kydex Making Topics Discussed: * How does someone start learning to make knives? * How much tooling up does it take to get into knife making? * How do you determine what angle to put on a knife and does the metal play any part in it? * How long does it take to become proficient at knife making? * Why has Kydex almost replaced leather for holsters and knife sheathes? * What tools would they need for Kydex sheath and holster making? * How expensive is it for a hobbyist to get started making things in Kydex? * Besides holsters and knife sheathes, what else can you make out of Kydex? ~ Quick Takeaways from this Knife Making and Kydex Making Episode: *// What's the best way for someone to learn knife making? What I would suggest to a lot of folks... a number of the supply companies... p