My JK Kephart - batoning tonight.

[mqqn]

I used my JK Kephart tonight to baton down some firewood for the fireplace.

I did not want to go outside and get out an axe, so I just pulled out my trusty Kephart and confidently batoned down a couple of pieces of very dry oak.

John's 01 is very rugged, as we saw in the JK Knives Torture Test Passaround.

The Kephart, as expected, came out unscathed and still nice and sharp.

It was fun to get the knife out and let it eat.

best

mqqn

 

[mykel m]

Yup,ya gotta feed 'em occasionally to keep 'em happy.
Nice pics and nice old Kephart Andy.

 

[KYenglish]

Nicley done, sir. Can't let them sit idle too long, they get groucy

 

[Rebel Nimrod]

Nice, aren't the handles comfortable! What wood is on yours?

 

[mqqn]

Nice, aren't the handles comfortable! What wood is on yours?

My Kephart has Maple Burl - I ordered the first several knives from John in that wood -

It has held up very well - no shrinking and still looks beautiful - it has taken on a little darker coloration from my use, just making it that more good looking.

best

mqqn

 

[Rebel Nimrod]

Great choice!

 

[outdoorsfan]

I love how burl patinas with use. It just gets more and more interesting.

 

[fishiker]

Love the burl handle. The Kephart pattern is the one of John's designs that just "feels right" in hand. I have a few variations but not one with a handle as nice as that.