The Kephart... My interpretation

[Flat Rock]

The classic Kephart knife, my interpretation.
1/8" thick, 80CRV2 high carbon steel @ HRC 58-61 full flat grind for a strong edge
9" OAL, 4-1/2" blade
California Walnut handle scales with brass pins and a lanyard tube.
American Veg tanned leather dangler sheath

 

[dh1633pm]

Made just for me. Thanks. Can’t wait to get it. One sweet knife.

 

[hso]

Very nice!

 

[Armored farmer]

Classic good looks.
Well done.

 

[Old Dog]

@Flat Rock
Very clean lines on that blade! I'm liking the walnut scales; wood seems to be rarely used these days in favor of micarta and G10, but that's some nice grain, precise placement of the pins and a lanyard hole to boot. Fit and finish looks great. I also like the understated leather sheaths you offer. I'm still lusting after your Combat Woodsman with the OD handle and black blade.

 

[dh1633pm]

Looks like that Flat Rock Kephart now belongs to me. Love it. Thanks.

 

[Flat Rock]

Looks like that Flat Rock Kephart now belongs to me. Love it. Thanks.

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Im glad you like it! thanks again!
-Joe

 

[Flat Rock]

I just finished up these lovely Kepharts in 80CRV2 high carbon steel.
I heat treated them to HRC 61 for a tough, sharp blade.
burlap micarta and California walnut handle scales, American leather sheaths.
The Kephart is a classic

 

[Corpral_Agarn]

Beautiful stuff. One of my favorite designs.

 

[IWAC]

The classic Kephart knife, my interpretation.
1/8" thick, 80CRV2 high carbon steel @ HRC 58-61 full flat grind for a strong edge
9" OAL, 4-1/2" blade
California Walnut handle scales with brass pins and a lanyard tube.
American Veg tanned leather dangler sheath

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Now, that's NICE!

 

[S.Crockett]

The classic Kephart knife, my interpretation.
1/8" thick, 80CRV2 high carbon steel @ HRC 58-61 full flat grind for a strong edge
9" OAL, 4-1/2" blade
California Walnut handle scales with brass pins and a lanyard tube.
American Veg tanned leather dangler sheath

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Beautiful interpretation of the classic Kephart design. I have several Kepharts but yours is the best I’ve seen.

 

[hso]

I'm going to quibble and it isn't meant as a criticism of your knife, just a quibble on the terminology.

Great looking bushcraft knife inspired by Horace Kephart's knife...but not a "classic" Kephart. There are very few spot on copies of that knife and the term is almost becoming "generic" ... so a quibble just on the term "classic Kephart" since there are a couple of actual Kepharts around.

The Original Kephart Examined

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Unraveling The KA-BAR Becker Bk62 Kephart Knife Legacy | KABAR.com

Journey with Ethan Becker of Becker Knife & Tool as we delve into the rich history and personal significance of the Kephart knife. To learn more or purchase ...

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[Flat Rock]

A few closeups

 

[rust collector]

When I see "classic" I think true to the design. When I see "genuine" I think knife made by or at Kephart's direction. When I see "type", "clone" or "authentic" I think "wannabe".

Nice work, @Flat Rock !