Special Project

JK Knives · May 28, 2009

This one is a special project I`m making for stanley white, a tanto with a Kephart handle. The idea behind this one was to duplicate the handle of a "super Kephart" I made for him a while back, and utilize a tanto style blade. Blade height on this is 1 3/4" tall, 6" long, and 3/16" thick. This is my first tanto blade I`ve ever done. Not sure whether to call it a Tanhart, or a Kepto.

I`ll be sure to post pics when it`s done early next week.

C Bryant · May 28, 2009

Very nice! That is a beast!

stanley_white · May 28, 2009

This knife is indeed going to be a beast.

John made me a Super Kephart late last year and the handle was the most comfortable design I had ever held. I liked it so much that I sent the knife back to John so that he could fully duplicate the handle in this knife.

I chose the tanto style blade for overall thickness / prying ability as well as the straight edges enable it to be sharpened more easily in the field.

The intent behind this knife is to get me back to a safe haven while working in a deployed environment. Having to walk down the mountain to safety is a definite possibility.

Additionally I sent John two sheaths from Spec Ops Brand and he is removing the liner and heating it up for a custom fit on this blade. I am excited to see / receive the finished product.

tknife · May 29, 2009

That thing will be awesome. A lot of guys don't like tanto blades for field use, but I do. If you have ever seen any of Ron Hoods videos, you can appreciate the tanto. Can't wait to see the finished knife, looks like a winner.

rooikat · May 29, 2009

I like the tanto style blade.

I can't wait to see it finished.

JK Knives · May 29, 2009

Here it is, just needs to have some final detail work done, and be sharpened. 6" x 1 3/4" x 3/16" thick blade, in "as forged" finish, with dark green canvas micarta handles. The top 1/3 of the blade is full thickness for strength.

C Bryant · May 29, 2009

That is awesome! I love the micarta!

pitdog · May 29, 2009

Stomper said:
Here it is, just needs to have some final detail work done, and be sharpened. 6" x 1 3/4" x 3/16" thick blade, in "as forged" finish, with dark green canvas micarta handles. The top 1/3 of the blade is full thickness for strength.

That looked great as a blank but it looks super cool now it has handle slabs....can't wait to see some in-use pics !!!!

:thumbup:

Rockywolf · May 29, 2009

I like it. It will perform ruggedly, I bet.

Mr. Sogetsu · May 29, 2009

I kinda like it. Looks like a knife to really beat on!

JK Knives · May 30, 2009

Here it is in it`s Spec Ops sheath

And with the knife that inspired it, the one and only Super Kephart!

pitdog · May 30, 2009

Hey John do you have a shot of those handle slabs from above ?

JK Knives · May 30, 2009

pitdog said:
Hey John do you have a shot of those handle slabs from above ?

Here you go, they are 1" thick per customer request.

stanley_white · May 31, 2009

I am drooling all over my keyboard!

rooikat · Jun 4, 2009

The 'as forged' finish is nice.
Is that an available option with you?

C Bryant · Jun 4, 2009

Those are great, I really like that super Kephart.

JK Knives · Jun 4, 2009

rooikat said:
The 'as forged' finish is nice.
Is that an available option with you?

There is no extra charge for the "as forged" finish.

tknife · Jun 5, 2009

I love it, what a beast. ANd those fatty handles look super comfortable. Love the finish too. This knife looks ready for some serious abuse!

pitdog · Jun 5, 2009

Hey John, I think a Tanto version of your Scout Jr would prove popular with SWAT and Army types !!!!

rooikat · Jun 5, 2009

I was thinking of a tanto version of the scout.