I'm also getting ready for my first kydex attempt. Some of the pros advertise retention on the handle without blade contact. I was wondering if you wrap the blade in something to give space for the blade?

I was thinking about doing a layer of blue painters tape, but was concerned about what the heat would do.

BTW, thanks JarheadJournalist for the resC melting thread and use of metric <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" />