What "Traditional Knife" are ya totin' today?

[Pàdruig]

Had our first frost this morning, I've got this little guy with me.

 

[JB in SC]

Jerry Halfrich "Jack Russell" helping out with my roast beef and egg breakfast.

Gary that is living large

 

[Peregrin]

Gary that is living large

LOL! Thanks, Jerry! I do like my food and the little "Jack Russell" is a fine little knife. The roast beef didn't have a chance!

 

[mitch4ging]

Today's carry, a SAK AAK, Camillus.

 

[paulhilborn]

An arrival from "down under" thank you Mark a 2013 Smooth Ivory Bone Huckleberry Boy's knife, happy, happy

 

[Jack Black]

Do you use Wilkinson Sword blades? They're my favorite.

I used them for most of my life Vince, but I began using Feathers about 10 years ago

Dang, that's sad, Jack. Almost as bad as losing a favored pub.

I was gutted Stuart, a nice old traditional tobacconist I bought my shaving gear there, pipe-cleaners for knife cleaning, cigar boxes to keep some of my collection in, snuff for Uncle Andi and his dad, and the odd small gift for other folk here. It's a real shame to see it go

Thank you all for the kind compliments. I thought I might share a little bit about the Kephart and why I find it to be a rather special knife (to me, at least).

It is hard to be interested in bushcraft, survival, the outdoors, etc. without hearing the name Kephart. Horace Kephart was an author and woodsman whose outdoors philosophies have captivated me since I first began reading them as a lad. I've long admired his writings and have been awaiting a faithful reproduction of the famous "Kephart" pattern fixed blade that he had designed. A lot of knife makers have reproduced their take on this iconic pattern but in many cases, the knife can be prohibitively expensive, it can deviate from the original due to artistic license or a lack of understanding when it comes to the nuances of the original, or it simply can look nothing like the classic Kephart.

Here is a copy of an old ad:

It has been my hope for quite some time that a quality reproduction of this iconic knife would find its way to the market.

Enter Ethan Becker. Some of you here might know the name. He has been involved in knife making and survival for decades, is well known in those circles, and is even a member here on these forums as a moderator for the Becker Knife & Tool sub. Ethan acquired one of the few remaining examples of the original Kephart knives made by Colclesser Brothers. His examination of this knife made him appreciate the design subtleties and nuances that you will not find on many reproductions out there.

You can read about Ethan's thoughts on the knife here: The Knife That Horace Kephart Created

A couple pictures of Ethan's Colclesser Brothers Kephart (not my pics):

Ethan's BK&T line is made by Kabar and he collaborated with them to produce a faithful reproduction of Horace Kephart's timeless design with a few exceptions due to Ethan's own design philosophies as well as some cost saving factors.

• Full flat grind in Kabar's excellent 1095 Cro Van steel.
• Relieved spine and a tapered tang (increases efficiency, improves balance, all while maintaining structural integrity)
• American Walnut scales with screwed construction (Original was pinned, Ethan is a big advocate of screwed construction)
• Comes with a sturdy leather belt sheath.
• The original had a fully convexed edge. The Kabar reproduction is not convexed due to time and expense involved but the blade does come quite sharp, it is indeed an excellent cutter right out of the box.

This is an excellent knife and I can hardly wait to take it out on my next hunt and/or wilderness outing.

I hope I didn't put any of you to sleep with that post...

Thank you very much for the info, the pics, and the link Dylan, fascinating read

I thought you might like to see this old Dadley from Joseph Rodgers (from the first decade of the 20th Century)

Edit - Here's a video, folks might like

 

[Prester John]

I used them for most of my life Vince, but I began using Feathers about 10 years ago

Feathers are my second favorite. Sharp!

 

[black mamba]

John and Ken, thanks for the nice comments on my Case Damascus!

 

[5K Qs]

I carry this quartet EVERY day, in addition to whatever is dictated by my weekly rotation schedule.
Case chestnut jigged bone CV Sodbuster Jr. from a BigBiscuit GAW, small Rough Rider stockman with scrimshaw (thanks, Rachel), Vic Minichamp, Vic Swiss Army 1 (what used to be called Solo Alox, I think).


- GT

 

[Prester John]

I carry this quartet EVERY day, in addition to whatever is dictated by my weekly rotation schedule.
Case chestnut jigged bone CV Sodbuster Jr. from a BigBiscuit GAW, small Rough Rider stockman with scrimshaw (thanks, Rachel), Vic Minichamp, Vic Swiss Army 1 (what used to be called Solo Alox, I think).
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- GT

Nice selection of blades, Gary. So you carry at least five knives each day? How many pockets?

 

[Whetstone39]

Tom, that's a dazzling dark Friday duo!


Miscellaneous Knife this week is a Schrade whittler (thanks, Tsar Bomba):

Peanut this week is a Remington Sportsman series version:

Lambsfoot of the Week is a Wright stag senator (thanks, @R.c.s ):
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- GT

Thanks GT, love the Remington!

Finally caught up on this thread after helping a friend move this weekend. I carried these two:

He commented on the AG Russell premium scout, “that is pretty cool, where can I get one of those?”

After I tried to explain the supply and demand of the knife world, he commented “you’re weird”

 

[JohnDF]

After I tried to explain the supply and demand of the knife world, he commented “you’re weird”

I think we do seem pretty weird to the "common folk"

 

[dc50]

I think we do seem pretty weird to the "common folk"

Totally!!!

 

[Gary W. Graley]

Little Buck 704v, watch pocket stationed...

Untitled by GaryWGraley, on Flickr

G2

 

[jwb01]

Thank you all for the kind compliments. I thought I might share a little bit about the Kephart and why I find it to be a rather special knife (to me, at least).

It is hard to be interested in bushcraft, survival, the outdoors, etc. without hearing the name Kephart. Horace Kephart was an author and woodsman whose outdoors philosophies have captivated me since I first began reading them as a lad. I've long admired his writings and have been awaiting a faithful reproduction of the famous "Kephart" pattern fixed blade that he had designed. A lot of knife makers have reproduced their take on this iconic pattern but in many cases, the knife can be prohibitively expensive, it can deviate from the original due to artistic license or a lack of understanding when it comes to the nuances of the original, or it simply can look nothing like the classic Kephart.

Here is a copy of an old ad:

It has been my hope for quite some time that a quality reproduction of this iconic knife would find its way to the market.

Enter Ethan Becker. Some of you here might know the name. He has been involved in knife making and survival for decades, is well known in those circles, and is even a member here on these forums as a moderator for the Becker Knife & Tool sub. Ethan acquired one of the few remaining examples of the original Kephart knives made by Colclesser Brothers. His examination of this knife made him appreciate the design subtleties and nuances that you will not find on many reproductions out there.

You can read about Ethan's thoughts on the knife here: The Knife That Horace Kephart Created

A couple pictures of Ethan's Colclesser Brothers Kephart (not my pics):

Ethan's BK&T line is made by Kabar and he collaborated with them to produce a faithful reproduction of Horace Kephart's timeless design with a few exceptions due to Ethan's own design philosophies as well as some cost saving factors.

• Full flat grind in Kabar's excellent 1095 Cro Van steel.
• Relieved spine and a tapered tang (increases efficiency, improves balance, all while maintaining structural integrity)
• American Walnut scales with screwed construction (Original was pinned, Ethan is a big advocate of screwed construction)
• Comes with a sturdy leather belt sheath.
• The original had a fully convexed edge. The Kabar reproduction is not convexed due to time and expense involved but the blade does come quite sharp, it is indeed an excellent cutter right out of the box.

This is an excellent knife and I can hardly wait to take it out on my next hunt and/or wilderness outing.

I hope I didn't put any of you to sleep with that post...

No sir Dylan, you did not put me to sleep. Without your postings I would have missed this, what a great rendition of a tool designed by one of the (I believe) two most influential people in American bush crafting. The other being “Nessmuk”.
I’m going to have put this on my short list.

 

[JB in SC]

Peregrin

Gary, roast beef (rare) and I have a serious ongoing relationship Alas, I probably won't have any serious roast beef until my daughter cooks a standing rib at Christmas. I just had a bone graft done a month ago (for a dental implant) so have to go easy on the chewing for the time being.

 

[DelOro]

More fruit to cut & a new knife to cut it with!

-Del

 

[Spaten]

Time to give this one a whirl.

 

[315]

Been a bit absent as I was up near the Canadian border with my daughter on a Whitetail hunt. Here are the knives that I had on me everyday.

 

[Amir Fleschwund]

Pàdruig ~ Thanks for details on your So Much More Than a Green River!
Interesting reading.
Enjoy that knife- I know I would.