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Kephart:
Handforged full tang 1095 High Carbon Steel.
Overall size about: 8 7/16” blade Size about 4 3/16”
Handle size about 4 1/4”
Spine Tang about: 1/8” thick
Kephart Fish Knife:
Hand forged full tang 1095 High Carbon Steel
blade length about 3"
Handle 3 1/4"
Clean hand rubbed satin finish.
3/32" spine thickness.
Here are the first pics of the knives. I have not had much of a chance to use them as I wanted to lighten the handles just a bit and reseal them before using them.
Matt was, again, VERY easy to work with and he sent me pics every step of the way. Came in UNDER time by nearly two weeks and right on budget. The fit and finish were AWESOME, in essence perfect, and the knives came truly refined and sharp. My only concern is that must finish them with a cigar in his mouth - HOLY COW - he needs to check his lungs!
The smell was strong on those bad boys!I ordered these without sheaths and the price was frankly great.
I ordered one for my brother as well - and I have Walt Davis wipping me up some matching fire steels. Matt was kind enough to ship me some extra wood (left over from the making of the knives) so that I could make my own and when I get some time - I will do so.
Here you can see the initials of my brother and I that Matt stamped into the blades:
Here is a comparison shot with my Bernie Garland:
The only feedback I have right now is that the handle is a little small in length. That is not to say it is too small or uncomfortable - just that most Keppies are a little longer - my Woods and Bush was a little longer - but I don't think this is a bad thing overall. The knife is not unwieldy - or hard to use - in fact it is very nimble - I am used to an extra 1/4 inch or so - and my hand seems to want it.
With that said - the knife is very easy to use. It is more comfortable in choking up and chest lever cuts. I think it is simply something to get used to.
In regards to the Fish knife - this one is nice. It will work perfectly to scale and fillet a fish. I need to get out and test this on some fish to let you know how it goes.
More pics as I go with this pair.
TF
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