CLOSED, Pre-order, Kephart

[GeofS]

I said I intended to start shipping these by the end of summer. At this point it appears we might be significantly ahead of schedule.

I have cut about 200 blanks already (AEBL and 3V). They're decked, engraved, blue printed, chamfered and ready to bevel. That part was easy because the work leading up to it was complete 100 years ago, I just needed to incorporate the established geometry into our process. I'm not 100% sure what I'm going to do on the bevels yet. I have some cool ideas on the bevels to duplicate the reduced binding in wood splitting of the original but there's some development work to do yet.

Thank you for the update. Very cool!

 

[Fixall]

At this point it appears we might be significantly ahead of schedule.

Not something you hear very often in the knife industry, lol!

Here's hoping there are some leftovers/extra 3V versions. This is going to be one heck of a knife! I'll be keeping my eyes peeled to try to snag my first CPK.

 

[Bilateral]

I never really understood the allure of the modern Kephart-inspired knives... and then I saw one of Nathan's... big mistake!

It's going to be interesting to see how these are in AEBL and 3V. Generally, the idea of a quality knife in AEBL interests me, especially for very hard use in an expeditionary capacity.

 

[Spark]

Can't wait to see these

 

[xxwarderxx]

I’m going to have to snag one from a Friday sale.
I can’t seem to pass up any new models.

Can't wait to see these

From the man himself.
Spark you need to fire that YouTube channel back up.

 

[Jo the Machinist]

Chad ( cpirtle ) has made a beautiful sheath for this knife and sent me some pics. If you are interested in a leather sheath for your Kephart, please contact Jo (if possible through your order email or mention your post number). There will be an additional cost for the leather sheath. I am checking on that now.

 

[AR-Trvlr]

Chad ( cpirtle ) has made a beautiful sheath for this knife and sent me some pics. If you are interested in a leather sheath for your Kephart, please contact Jo (if possible through your order email or mention your post number). There will be an additional cost for the leather sheath. I am checking on that now.

Sweet! I had ordered a leather sheath with the initial order. Is this what they'll be?

 

[Jo the Machinist]

Sweet! I had ordered a leather sheath with the initial order. Is this what they'll be?

Yes!

 

[Burton Knut]

Yes!

Have you got a final price yet?

 

[DANGELO]

Anyone start getting theirs yet? I’ve got two on pre-order and I’m dying for mine! Thanks!

steve in CT

 

[Razor Sharpe]

Hmmmm....is this what I think it is?

 

[Choppaman]

Received my kephart knives yesterday!! Haven't had much time to play with them but at first glance, an excellent example of the kephart. I really like these!!! Well done CPK team!! Thank you.

 

[Xr6x]

Just received my Kephart

Thank you Carothers Team, for your Excellent quality and service!

 

[Fixall]

Mine came in a few days ago. What a work of art! The attention to detail on the knife (especially regarding the grind) is just stupendous. I'm going to spend a little time getting acquainted with the knife and then it's off to Lorien to have a sheath made.

Thanks CPK!

 

[Lorien]

lookin forward to it!

 

[The Amazing Virginian]

Shipped through 49. Getting closer to Yours Truly!

 

[Jo the Machinist]

We are temporarily out of black scales. I will be making more and hoping to ship next week.

 

[craytab]

In for one!

Black Micarta scales and Delta 3v

Thanks!

paid

7/22 shipped

And delivered!

Thank you CPK!

 

[The Amazing Virginian]

We are temporarily out of black scales. I will be making more and hoping to ship next week.

CPK out of black scales??? Noooooooooooo!!! That's like Outback running out of steaks.

I **would** say just ship mine with natural micarta. But I really want those buffed black scales. All good things to those who wait. I guess.

 

[Nathan the Machinist]

CPK out of black scales??? Noooooooooooo!!! That's like Outback running out of steaks.

I **would** say just ship mine with natural micarta. But I really want those buffed black scales. All good things to those who wait. I guess.

We're setting up to run more black scales tomorrow