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  1. 06-28-2009, 04:06 PM #1
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    Show me your Kephart blades !


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    Being a HUGE Horace Kephart fan, I knew he had the style of knife from his books, but only recently discovered that his style of blade has been widely reproduced, and with modern materials such as micarta handles, better steels and such. After I get my Skookum, a Kephart knife is right next on my got-to-have list,preferably from a custom maker ( that ships to Canada !)
    I would really like to see pics of your blades, and feedback on how they worked out for you.

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  2. 06-28-2009, 04:10 PM #2
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    Here is John's (JK) version - one of the best out there!



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  3. 06-28-2009, 04:12 PM #3
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    You done did it now!
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  4. 06-28-2009, 04:13 PM #4
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    Mine is from Matt of ML knives, hand forged, super tough and always scary sharp...check his knives out here.....

    http://mlknives.com/huntingbowiescamp.htm
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  5. 06-28-2009, 04:15 PM #5
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    More of you done did it!

    JK makes a Straight Back Kephart along with his regular Keppy.









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  6. 06-28-2009, 04:24 PM #6
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    A Scott Gossman blade.

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    Here's my stab at the Kephart knife:

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  8. 06-28-2009, 04:39 PM #8
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    Who is JK ? Is he in the U.S. ?
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    Great work on that one defaultuser. The handle is really nice
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  10. 06-28-2009, 04:46 PM #10
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    Quote Originally Posted by hiwa View Post
    Who is JK ? Is he in the U.S. ?
    Hiwa - go to the Maker's subforum (see link at top of the page). JK has his own sub-forum in that area.

    Great shots everybody....Gossman's looks excellent! There are also the Bark River kephy's too...
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  11. 06-28-2009, 04:48 PM #11
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    Quote Originally Posted by hiwa View Post
    Who is JK ? Is he in the U.S. ?
    http://jkhandmadeknives.com/
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  12. 06-28-2009, 04:51 PM #12
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    Thanks for the link. I was just looking at the BRKT Kep's. What an awesome blade.
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  13. 06-28-2009, 05:07 PM #13
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    Quote Originally Posted by hiwa View Post
    Who is JK ? Is he in the U.S. ?
    Everyone beat me to the punch.
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    Ray Laconico made this pair for me. I only got them a couple weeks ago so I haven't had a chance to get out for some use.


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  15. 06-28-2009, 05:21 PM #15
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    How do you guys find them for bushcraft work, kitchen stuff, splitting kindling, and anything else ? How's the average weight ? (Most full size ones look to have the same proportions)
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    Gossman Knives Kephart in A2 and Curly Maple.



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    I really like that ML Kephart. I think that is going to have to go onto my wishlist

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    Heres my JK Heavy 3/16 Kephart:
    which just happens to be a one of the toughest knives I have ever owned!!







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    Wow. Some of you guys own works of art. Really awesome knives
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