one of my fav's

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Just wanted to post a bit about one of my favorite blades...The JK E.W.O.K
I was lucky enough to win one of these in a contest over the summer..since than it's ben my companion on 3 camping trips...Here is a link to what it looks like:
http://www.jkhandmadeknives.com/apps/photos/photo.jsp?photoID=17071352&prev=1

It's a small handfull of dynamite..It came with a nifty kydex sheath made by JeffH which makes it really handy to where as a necker..but the whole setup also slips comfortably into the front pocket of my Jeans and takes up much less space than a thick folder such as a spyderco tenacious... It is a small knife with a mod. clip/bowie style tip..which believe it or not gives it a real sheeple friendly appearance.. Despite the fact that it is a fixed blade I have not got a second look when using it at work or play..in addition to standard box and cord cutting chores, I cleaned several pickerel and bass with it over the summer, as well as a few brushy tails during the early fall. it performed like a champ..It's made countless trap triggers and has accomplished many of the bushcraft tasks one would only expect a large knife could do..Also it has a relatively tall blade which I have used on more than one occasion a s a spoon for beans/ rice and other camp fair. I know I will definitely be getting a spare or 2 in the future once the holidays pass...if your looking for a great edc fixed blade at a great price that can bridge the gap from edc to bush use look no further. Like it's name would suggest..it's a "tough little bastard"
 
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That's a gorgeous looking knife and great review, John!

What are the actual specs on it?
 
I`ll jump in here. The overall length is approximately 6" with a 2 5/8" blade of 3/32" O1.
 
Love the EWOK, one of my favorites from John, nice review bro......

Glad you are enjoyin it!
 
I'm in the process of seeting up my own website for my little wodds club I started.. If it goea according to plan it will have lots of video links and with Stompers permission I was planning on doing a video review of the E.W.O.K. down the road.
 
Cant wait for that to get off the ground John. Videos of building debri huts etc....Too cool!
 
THanks..We've been shotting our first videos over the past 2 weeks..it's alot of fun...hopefully i speak on video better than I spell LOL
 
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awesomel review riley...:thumbup: i have always liked that e.w.o.k. knife.. looks very functional for most woods chores...

looking forward to seeing/reading more on your site... it sound like it's going to ge great..:D drop me aline if you need an extra hand..
 
Funny thing about the E.W.O.K., everybody seems to like them, but there are only two in existance, RescueRiley`s and C Bryant`s, which is the one in the photo.
 
hahahaha, yeah I was about to post a pic of mine before I looked at the link....that is mine!! LOVE this knife. Everything Riley has said is absolutely true! This is one stout little knife that will perform with the big boys, and still fit neatly into your front pocket.
 
Stomper,

Hopefully this thread will spark some interest.. I like my EWOK better than alot of my other blades of a similar size and price range.. the grip is just right a little shroter and alot thicker than my fallkniven wm-1 which is why I got rid of it it just never felt right.. and it's a full 4 finger grip and I still feel like my fingers are nor right up on the blade unlike my bark river mini-c which is why I got rid of that..I'm picky I know but gri is important..I like my hand to close to the blade for control but I don't like feeling that I could slip and lose a digit either.The EWOK meets the need for me quite nicely.
 
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EWOK on the right

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Nice review. Im gonna review the Baby K I won when I get a chance to use it. Right now the only thing Ive cut with it is my finger and leg. It makes blood real well.
 
Hmmm I like the look of the ewok. Thanks for sharing John! C Bryant, what's the blade in the middle called? Is it a mini nessie?
 
Hmmm I like the look of the ewok. Thanks for sharing John! C Bryant, what's the blade in the middle called? Is it a mini nessie?

hahaha no, but I really think John should make a mini nessie. hmm.... That is one I kinda dreamed up after reading a thread about blade length John started. The best way to describe it is a chopped Kephart. It has a full sized handle, blade height, and point. It is just missing a few inches in the middle of the blade from a regular kephart. Since John made it after us discussing, I couldn't resist so I had him box it up and send it my way. I used my super sharp wit and keen intellect and came up with the perfect name for it. CB Kephart. :p It has one of the most comforable handles of any knife I have ever owned.

Here is a pic of it close to one of John's full sized Kepharts at the bottom.
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hahaha no, but I really think John should make a mini nessie. hmm.... That is one I kinda dreamed up after reading a thread about blade length John started. The best way to describe it is a chopped Kephart. It has a full sized handle, blade height, and point. It is just missing a few inches in the middle of the blade from a regular kephart. Since John made it after us discussing, I couldn't resist so I had him box it up and send it my way. I used my super sharp wit and keen intellect and came up with the perfect name for it. CB Kephart. :p It has one of the most comforable handles of any knife I have ever owned.

Here is a pic of it close to one of John's full sized Kepharts at the bottom.
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You draw it, I`ll make it. :D
 
The EWOK has landed. Where did that name come from?

Anyway, thank you to RescueRiley for reviewing this lil gem and bringing it to my attention.

And thanks to John for making me one. ;)

I've been carrying it for a couple days--the small size makes it easy to keep in a pocket. It has a 3 finger grip and the pinky falls easily behind the pommel. Sweet feel. I can see why you like it Rescue. :thumbup:

I'll post more of a review with pics in JK's new forum.
 
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