Thread: Kydex Sheaths - also a kydex vs leather discussion

Originally Posted by Shelley

Rockwell R scale, closer to 90, gun barrels are 26-40, remember how Rockwell works, it’s a deformation test, a hacksaw will still rip it to shreds as you are cutting not pressing.

Yep, gun barrels are 26-40ish Rockwell C. Kydex is around 90 Rockwell R. The two scales are not comparable and not commonly converted between. Kydex is fairly hard for a thermoplastic, and much softer than hardened steel (including hacksaw teeth).

Is there a way to run the sheath outline closer to the blade? More, smaller eyelets for instance?