What`s Your Favorite Style Knife?

**JK Knives** · 11-04-2009, 01:53 PM

This shows my traditional knives, click on each photo to see a larger version. I`m just wondering what`s your favorite, and why.

http://www.jkhandmadeknives.com/apps...lbumid=6496134

**dipbait** · 11-04-2009, 01:59 PM

I like the Roach belly. Maybe with a little less belly.

**machine26** · 11-04-2009, 02:10 PM

Straight back kephart is my favorite. I find the asthetics to be most pleasing and they seem to work better for more precise work.

**cmdionne** · 11-04-2009, 02:15 PM

I've only got one of these knives, but I love my Neckmuk. Perfect little EDC knife with some cool aesthetics.

**protourist** · 11-04-2009, 02:21 PM

Nessmuk and Hudson Bay. I can't say why but I just like the look.

**jds1** · 11-04-2009, 02:24 PM

I think the Roach Belly is about as traditional as you can get. Once you start using one you'll appreciate the versatility. Stout enough for battoning, GREAT for food prep, and a fine enough point for detail work.

Jeff

**Rockywolf** · 11-04-2009, 02:36 PM

Kephart. Love my others, but this one trumps them.

**oldcamper** · 11-04-2009, 06:06 PM

I love all of them but lean a bit toward the Hudson Bay.

**Mr. Sogetsu** · 11-04-2009, 06:42 PM

I picked Hudson Bay and Kephart. I couldn't make up my mind. I really like how the Hudson Bay looks. I also like the Kephart since it is just simple looking.

**OldPhysics** · 11-04-2009, 06:55 PM

Hudson Bay. Good lines and I do like that wide blade with plenty of belly. So I guess it comes down to a combination of certain practical matters and aesthetics.

**Odaon** · 11-04-2009, 07:24 PM

Kephart. I love mine, I just like the blade shape, good all around knife.

**ms3902** · 11-04-2009, 07:48 PM

It has to be the nesmuck for me.

It has a point that does all I need one to do and I love the combination of straight and lots of belly.

**JK Knives** · 11-04-2009, 07:52 PM

It`s kind of funny that the Hudson Bay is beating the Kephart. There has to be at least 50 Kepharts out there that I made, and only about 5 Hudson Bays.

**protourist** · 11-04-2009, 07:56 PM

You were making the Kephart long before the economy hit the skids. I don't think there is one of us that wouldn't buy a Hudson Bay if we could part with the bucks.

**Jas79** · 11-04-2009, 08:08 PM

I really like both the Kephart and the SB Kephart, but I voted for the straight back Kephart. I just really like the look of it

**Shotgun** · 11-04-2009, 08:08 PM

Out of the knives you make I think that I like the Kephart the best. I just think you nailed it as far as what the "Kephart" knife was combined with nice, simple, flowing lines.

That being said, I do prefer the Nessmuk as an overall knife for a couple reasons. First is I liked Nessmuk's writing more and then I'd have to say that I like the aesthetics of a good Nessmuk. The ones you do are nice but I like a lot of curve on my Nessies and I think Fiddleback nailed it with his large version.

I would like to get the specs on that baby Kephart if you wouldn't mind. I'm liking that guy.

**pitdog** · 11-04-2009, 08:22 PM

I went with the Hudson Bay but if I got one it would be one of the shorter models, not only do I think they look cooler but I would also use a knife that size more so than the full size version !

**rocketbomb** · 11-04-2009, 08:24 PM

I voted for the Straight Back Kephart, it's most similar to the Slim Hunter I got from you a while back. Just like straight back (or slight drop point) knives, next to a wharncliffe blade shape.

**coaldigger** · 11-05-2009, 10:00 AM

I like the Kephart style the most but my 2nd would be a nessie

**HikingMano** · 11-05-2009, 11:20 PM

I like the Kephart most because it looks to be the most versatile and better suited to my normal outdoor activities (dayhiking). But the 7" Hudson just looks like a really great camp and food prep knife, love the aesthetics.

ETA: Aw shoot, didn't realize we could select multiple options. I have add a vote to the Hudson Bay then.