Which Kephart Knife Is My Favorite?

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@ethanringrose1550 2 года назад

Pathfinder knife! Hands down. I own a knife by them and the quality is second to none. Get more, test more, made by the common man and made in the USA and is heirloom quality for sure.

@navigator1372 4 месяца назад

No. The scandi grind is best for carving/ notching but a true kephart has a flat grind and is a camp/ woods knife. Outside of carving and notching the scandi doesn't do well. I keep a mora companion (scandi) just for that cause it's so light and cheap but for a companion knife I like flat grind

@daveybphotography 2 месяца назад

Kephart was a double convex though, no?

@LilYoungDaddy 2 года назад

The ESEE is a fun one. The handle is extremely cool as well. Lifetime warranty doesn’t hurt either. The guys at ESEE are out there hands on doing real world search & rescue, and training survival on the daily, so i always appreciate their interpretation of knives.

@jhtsurvival Год назад

ESEE is great

@HankSielski Год назад

I bought the BK-62 for its “authenticity.” It looks like it would do well as a food prep or butcher knife, as was intended. Not really a wood prep/fire knife. Kephart and earlier woodsmen used axes and folders for wood prep. Thanks for doing this series!

@joevincer8337 2 года назад

Love this channel!!! Great info and vids consistently 👌 👍 👏

@sunbunbradley 2 года назад

That was an AWESOME review! Have a great day!

@chrisclaunch8346 Год назад

Love me some Esee. I like all the knifes you reviewed. Ordering the PR 4 now. Great reviews man, keep ‘em coming!!

@Echo5-Tango 2 года назад

The BK62 is my favorite the tapered tang and the feel of the scales is amazing to me I do wish Kabar made a 4 inch model. And Smokey mountain knife works has walnut scales for the esee!

@michalurbanful 2 года назад

4 inch model for me as well!!!

@agoodun 2 года назад

Love the scientific and data/statiscal oriented approach and state of the art testing equipment and facilities. Keep it up SOP!!!! ;)

@jeffjackson5331 2 года назад

Very nice! They are all gorgeous knives Bryan. I would have had a hard time picking the best knife of the bunch too.

@ethanringrose1550 2 года назад

Thanks for the reviews. Coming from Fort Benning, Ga.

@tom_olofsson 2 года назад

Very nice work. Thanks for the thorough testing. Follow the science.

@rickjohnson4009 2 года назад

Of the lot my choice is the Esee PR4. I have 2 Kephart style blades love both the PR4 and my newest LT Wright bushcrafter. Look forward as always to your videos. Great job!

@richarddevore8847 2 года назад

Pathfinder Knife Shop Kephart XL is the one for me based on my use of the PKS that I own. I use others, but PKS is my favorite knife I use in the outdoors.. Thanks for sharing this with us and keep up the good work. By the way, let's go camping this fall with a couple of Kepharts !!

@arthurleslie9669 2 года назад

I’ve often wondered if the knife, so often admired, was one that Kephart kept saying to himself: ‘One day I’m gonna have to get me a better knife!’ LOL

@trapperscout2046 2 года назад

The knife that was shown in his Camping and Woodcraft book was not this one but something closer to a Marble's Woodcraft knife. I believe this style of knife is one of his own designs.

@jelicoe 2 года назад

Camping and Woodcraft Volume 1; Personel Kits; Pg 167: "For years I have used knives of my own design, because there was nothing on the market that met my notion of what a sensible, practical sheath knife should be; but we have it now in the knife here shown (Fig. 104). It is of the right size (4 1/2-inch blade), the right shape and proper thinness." - Horace Kepart. The sheath knife shown looks like a Marble's Woodcraft. He didn't name it. It is a fish and game knife not a bushcraft or survival knife.

@fgallogallo7 2 года назад

I like the Ontario brand I’ve had it for over a year now. You can’t beat the price point. But the one made by K bar keeps calling my name. Lol great review Brian.

@rcash3625 2 года назад

Agreed the price on the old hickory is great. You should look at the BPS BS1 & BS2FTS. they have a scandi grind and work great

@navigator1372 3 месяца назад

How does the esee pr4 slice compared to the condor?

@HarveySpectre415 2 года назад

The PR4 would have been my choice too. The size is just right, I tend to reach for it much more often than not due to that. Everything else about it, the James Gibson scales, high saber grind, great sheath all just hit and make it one of the most enjoyable I've ever had to use. Joe Flowers is one of my overall favorite designers, but Patrick Rollins really just knocked it out of the park with the PR4.

@tonyjedioftheforest1364 2 года назад

Great video, I really enjoyed this one. I don’t yet have a Kephart but definitely need to get one soon.

@jamesconnors5653 3 месяца назад

PR4 works for me. I carry it all day and it was comfortable from go.

@giorgibekauri2495 23 дня назад

Hello from Tbilisi, Georgia! Thank u for a nice video!

@realbroggo 2 года назад

The one thing this video highlights for me is the need to consider your own requirements when selecting a user knife - along with the need to get a knife in hand (if you can) before making a purchase. For me it's the Condor or the BK62 because I find it hard to argue against either Joe Flowers or Ethan Becker - oh and I love the knives & sheaths. Thanks for another informative vid.

@jasonantes6015 2 года назад

i made an old hickory one from their butcher knife it turned out really well

@mickeycrawford121 Год назад

i have the PKS kephart regular. i did put a micro edge on it because the scandi kept chipping. cuts great and no chipping. what sold me on the PKS was the handle. it fits my hands very well. i cannot make a closed fist. but the handle on the PKS is comfortable to work with.

@normanmallory2055 Год назад

Nice collection!

@alexandergutfeldt1144 2 года назад

My favorite Kephart pattern knife is the "BRK Kephart Mini". Despite the ridiculous price! It stands over the two other kepharts (BK62, Condor) I own because of the superior edge holding qualities of CPM3V and its smaller size. Since I always bring a hatchet, I prefer a smaller very slicey companion knife.

@cocabandi Год назад

Yes, very good point. Thanks .

@BuckMckawtheotherone 2 года назад

Honestly, the Kephart styled knife, any of them, is an ultimate choice for bushcraft and campcraft: the continuous belly of the blade ffor skinning and feathering, the centred point for ergonomic hole drilling, and the simplest handle make it so unpretentiously appealing. I use the Joe Flowers Kephart as a winter neck knife since it is very light. I have a Tops Dragonfly knife of 1095 steel (designed by Caleb Musgrave) as my latest go-to knife, and fomerly, I used a Spiderco G10 black bushcrafter knife that is extremely heavy-duty with 0-1 tool steel. Kephart was genius with his design, well thought out, and purposeful. It has inspired Ray Mears and others including Lars Falt, who made theirs based on Kephart's basic criteria (in my opinion). Yes, Lars Falt's knife does qualify, in my opinion.

@elderhiker7787 2 года назад

You can’t go wrong with any of those blades. I have the BK-62 and am delighted with it because it is an exact replica (except for the pins) and I like that. Kephart had that blade built to his exact specifications, so it performs the tasks that he intended it for. I was surprised how much I liked the steel Ka-bar used. I also have a BK-9, and the Kephart model seems different and I like it a lot. Obviously, the flat grind is not going to be as good for splitting or chopping or creating fire sticks (or fuzz sticks as we learned in the Scouts in the 1950’s) But, I wanted a Kephart blade in my collection for historical reasons and it also happens to be an excellent knife too.

@Drifter35417 2 года назад

I like my PKS. Three years and abused often. I even chipped the tip recovering an arrowhead from a stump. It was easy to file out and resharpened.

@MrCharles960 Год назад

Something about your delivery works for me. Commented for your algorithm.

@eyeofthetiger4184 2 года назад

G'day Brian, really enjoyed the series mate. Since I like to pair up cutting tools, its gonna depend on what else I carry with it. As a one tool option, I'll always take the biggest, beefiest of the bunch. Cheers Duke.

@brucehelvey6698 2 года назад

Good video I’m gonna add to my collection I’ll go with the one you picked I have a path finder already

@stevepiccoli792 2 года назад

Great video Brian!.... I know decisions, decisions... I was looking into possibly purchasing the Pathfinder knife shop kephart XL just because the blades a little longer and will wear down in time as you sharpen ,very well made knife...the esse is an interesting winner I'm kind of intrigue now thanks for the information!

@davidkurle5418 2 года назад

I guess for me it would depend on what I want to use the knife for. If I wanted one for hunting purposes, I think I would go for either the kabar or the old hickory. But for a camping/woods knife I would definitely go with the ESEE. More rugged handle, high sabre, it just checks alot of boxes for me. Plus their warranty is awesome. I've only got two ESEE knives right now, and I love both of them and want to get a few more. Have a great Saturday, buddy.

@TheMedicineturtle 2 года назад

Great reviews! And a great choice! I have owned over a dozen Kepharts. The best by far is the Matt Lesniewski from ML Knives. Kephart would have approved of a lot of these knives but would have broke down in tears of joy seeing Matt’s work. It’s so nice I have trouble carrying it in the field. So usually I pick the same knife you did. Nothing like having a 350 dollar Kephart you just take down and clean and sharpen. LOL

@TheChosenOne0001 2 года назад

I would not be able to bring myself to use those beautiful awesome knives in balance testing. THanks for the video I enjoyed it. I love the Sharp Saturdays.

@jimmiller1576 Год назад

I, my wife, my son, and my daughter all have a PR4!!!! GREAT KNIFE!!!

@Airik1111bibles 2 года назад

The Ontario Sk5 Blackbird is one of the best knives I've ever used . I think you would really like the comfort of the handle and blade geometry of that knife. It grew on me and is a favorite in my now small modest collection. I bet Ontario would send ya one to review for free since you're a youtube Rockstar now 😉 I've been away from doing knife stuff I have a nerve issue in my neck that's shut down my good arm and hand....I tell ya Brian , not being able to do wood craft like building knives an stuff has really taken a toll on my mind and life. Prayers are highly welcomed brother.

@willieboy3011 Год назад

Good video and comparison between Kepharts.

@clintragland702 2 года назад

I absolutely love my esee also, but I have a next gen from L.T.W. and it also has the sculpted handle and it is absolutely my favorite knife of my entire collection

@jspr_edc 2 года назад

I personally like the looks of the okc bird & trout. I love the personality you exude in the video too

@gavinstaeheli5136 2 года назад

Lucas Forge makes the closest to original Kephart in my humble opinion. I've measured all the measurements and they are almost exact. The only one slightly off was the weight by less than an ounce. I got bacote wood instead of maple. I still over a year later am in awe by it's looks. Anybody in the market for a very well made, very close to original Kephart should check him out!

@rcash3625 2 года назад

1 Up this comment. Lucas forge has an original and vintage.

@Pharto_Stinkus Год назад

You do realize that Ethan Becker has one of the two actual Khepharts known to exist, and modelled the Kabar Khephart after it exactly...?

@ROE1300 Год назад

@@rcash3625 I also agree with you & Gavin. Lucas Bullington makes excellent high-end knives from quality components. I have 2 of his knives as well as 3 axes/hatchets made by his brother Ike at Wolf Valley Forge. I do not have Lucas’ Kephart, but do have Ike’s Kephart hatchet.

@lalli8152 4 месяца назад

@@Pharto_StinkusIts not modelled exactly. I think Becker said for example the original is convex grind, but it has sort of double convex where it also convexes towards the spine on the blade profile, and the middle of the knife is the thickest part. I have seen some other old knives with profile like that i assume its to make it slicier almost like having swedge towards the spine. I guess with modern manufacturing methods it would be bit pricey to recreate on production knife. Blade with double convex i own is for example old hand forged bare blade, and i think that prevented Ethan Becker to do the exact profile on production knife that you would need someone handgrind or forge it

@Pharto_Stinkus 4 месяца назад

I just did a google search for articles where Ethan Becker talks about his Kephart knife, and after reading 3 different ones, he doesn't say anything like this. Can you point me to a source please? I own 2 of the Becker Kepharts, which I use often. If I found out that they were in fact NOT as close to the original as is possible, I would not stop using them, I like them too much. However I would like to know, because thinking they were basically exact copies of Kephart's knife IS the reason I bought them in the first place.

@jeffhaddox2239 2 года назад

Good series 🔪

@gregblake2764 2 года назад

If the Condor Kephart was done in O1 or even 1095 it would be my choice. The 4 1/4" blade is agile, good for food prep, fish cleaning, making feather sticks, and other camp chores. The 1075 steel however dulls quickly making the knife frustrating to use. The BK62 is a really nice knife and one of my favorites.

@mariocristian4854 2 года назад

Pr4 it is a great knife !!! I have one and I am really very happy with it

@gregorygolden1296 Год назад

Made a nice little Kephart out of a OKC butcher knife. Came out perfect. Sharp as heck. Works great. $15.00. better than spending a hundred bucks on one.

@sidhendragon 2 года назад

I don’t know if anyone sees a comparison or not but I have 2 Esee Laser Strike. When the grind gets modified ie. Scandi , Saber , etc. then I see the similarity to my Laser Strike. 3/16” stock, Saber grind, 1095 steel, finger choil and Plenty of super comfortable handle. It’s plenty close enough for me and very, very sturdy. Made in America with a Lifetime warranty never hurts either. Lol. It is my choice and just as qualified as the Swedish choice. Just me 😁

@CapitanFantasma1776 7 месяцев назад

Thanks!

@SurvivalOnPurpose 7 месяцев назад

Welcome!

@dacritter8397 2 года назад

not reviewed, but I'd also throw in a good word for the Bark River Kephart. Mine is CPM 3v. Not sure whether available in other steels. It's one hell of a knife.

@bartcornelius7717 2 года назад

I wish you would do a video on your favorite nessmuk style knife. I've always liked that style. Watching from North Alabama.

@michalurbanful 2 года назад

Great ramble! :D I've been looking at the Kabar and ESEE the most (the Condor I owned but felt the handle to be too narrow for my liking) and while I'd pick the Kabar for "authenticity", I'd prefer it have a shorter blade, like the ESEE. Cya, Bryan! :)

@matthewadler1329 2 года назад

Hey Brian (and everyone) if you haven't checked out the JOKER Avispa (not Esse) its a really sweet survival/bushcraft neck knife with a very Kephart inspired shape. I actually think its one of the best survival neck knives out there, and easily the best under 100 bucks. Mine is in 14c28n (super tough stainelss) and the heat treatment is money. The handles are linen micarta, and the full flat grind comes down to a beautifully fine edge that cuts like no ones business, but is still plenty durable. I actually urban EDC mine, but it also comes with me outdoors because its just that versatile. Can't say enough good about it, and it only cost about 55 bucks.

@DJ-dt4kz 2 года назад

The Kabar Bk62 is THE KEPHART made with the original in hand, not a "Kephart type". Cool video BK62 is my personal choice.

@sirroxalot 2 года назад

I've personally never understood the big deal about striking a ferro rod on a knife; just carry a dedicated striker. I mean, I guess it's a cool feature, but I buy a knife solely based on use as a knife. Cool video. Very detailed.

@SAJC22 8 месяцев назад

Exelente video

@KMV007 2 года назад

Nice comparison of the classic Kephart design from different companies. One small correction, the Casstrom is not made in Sweden, it is made in Spain by Joker knives.

@frankieviljoen 2 года назад

Got the PR4 last week and used it over the weekend a bit. My first Kephart style blade and my first Esee. At the moment I think the handle looks better than what it feels but like I said I have not used it much. I like the blade profile, the spine and the grind on it. According to the label on the plastic bag the knife came in, the coating could be poisonous. I cut an apple with it and the beginning of the cut was darker, as if some of the coating came off. Definitely did not eat that. I removed a layer of the coating with a scourer sponge and I am thinking of removing it completely so that I can use the knife for food prep as well. The handle should be great with gloves on. Maybe my hands are just too soft 🤭

@vitezslavvelik4146 2 года назад

Hello from Czech, and thanks Brian! I like Kepharts too. My favorite Kephart is from Sampo Knives, of artist-blacksmith Milan "Sampo" Kalmár. He is in my videos. Bye! Vitek Velik.

@smith951 2 года назад

Lovely condor

@jamesevans9621 8 месяцев назад

I love the Lars falt knife it’s super comfortable but my pick is the bk62 I alternate between the two

@michaelmerrick5472 2 года назад

I really like all your reviews but wish you would have included blade thickness also. None the less you always give us great details. I'd really like to have the Pathfinder. 2nd Kbar. 3rd Condor.

@geraldwilliams497 Год назад

That one with curly birch scales. The one that "was a stretch" to include as a kephart. Is almost identical to the pks.

@MutsPub 2 года назад

Esee PR4 (~$100) for the win. It is a great knife. One of the best, indestructible USA made bushcraft production knives I have seen in a long time, maybe EVER. It is that good. It really hits the sweet spot. I was leery of the handle. But it works fantastic! FWIW: BPE knives Ukraine - On Amazon - BPS BS2FTS 4" - $30 (Kephart style) and BPS Adventurer 5" - $40 (dangler sheath and ferro rod) These are great knives and leather sheaths. They are much cheaper, yet still quality built. Great series. Tough choice. Thanks

@MutsPub 2 года назад

@@LXT43 That is complete BS. They are made in the Ukraine. If you had any gonads you would delete your comment! Why are you trying to hurt their business?

@thatoneguywithtwothumbs Год назад

I’ve had the OKC for about 7 months and it’s done great didn’t want to spend a chunk of money for a knife profile I wouldn’t like. So far I’ve buttoned logs made decent feather sticks scrapped fat wood and cleaned a few squirrels absolutely no problem so far or chips or flexing. Now that I know I enjoy the profile I’d definitely upgrade to the PR4

@abrunson9022 2 года назад

i got the bk and love it

@Wheeling88 2 года назад

Nothing wrong with esee blade .I carry a nessmuk esee. As for batoning ,the people who originally carried these ,also carried a small axe & pocket blade. Batoning is overated modern way to shatter a fine knife. Just my .02 .that's for the video 👍👍👍👍👍

@pinkiewerewolf 10 месяцев назад

A while back I bought the pathfinder XL Kephart knife, it's great. My only negative was that I stabbed through the bottom of the sheath almost right away. Minor dig Recently I bought the ESEE PR 4, mainly to round out my ESEE collection. I need to get it outside and put it to the test. Can't go wrong with an ESEE.

@johnwalters7415 Год назад

I would like to see you do a video on the green river 2212 knife

@unsn88 2 года назад

I'm a huge fan of science too XD Thanks for great reviews, much respect

@SurvivalOnPurpose 2 года назад

Thanks for watching!

@Johonavich49 2 года назад

My personal favorite knife would have to be the old hickory. Not only because the value but also because I don’t use a bushcraft knife very often. For someone who uses a knife a lot, I can see buying one of the more expensive knives. Cool video Bryan! Looks like your growing a garden of some type in your yard. What’s that?

@jakesshopandtracktalk1835 2 года назад

Tell you what Bryan, I would still go with the Condor. I still have and use the one I lent you for review years ago. I paid $35 for it back then 2014 it was and it appears that I stole it at that price point. It’s basically let’s see I have a Mora, I have a cartoonish Marbles Bowie, I have a Buck 119. That is about it for fixed blades. I would still pick it for sustained wilderness use. Honestly it’s so good that is probably why I don’t have a ton of fixed blade knives. The first one I bought was more than likely the best pattern for wilderness (and general) type usage I could have. Edit I forgot I have a couple of Camilus fixed blades that are committed full time on umm systems that they never leave and a boot knife. But that’s it.

@josephsimeon6117 8 месяцев назад

I highly recommend the PKS. I own 2 different ones and they are great knives.

@SurvivalOnPurpose 8 месяцев назад

They are good knives

@gnwy 2 года назад

Brisa is now making one too. I'd love to see you check that one out!

@paullambert4445 29 дней назад

I like the Path Finder the best. It looks right and has a Scandinavian grind. 🎸🔪

@cultural_lettuce1 2 года назад

I'll be honest, I was surprised with your pick. I don't disagree, but I thought for sure you'd pick the "original"

@hillbillyfromtheswamp6223 2 года назад

Esee all the way!! They're all excellent blades though. But I personally am a huge Esee fan and they just work for me. Such a great video Sir! God Bless and take care.

@cj_m2477 2 года назад

Horace Kephart’s knife (in the museum) has a 4” blade. The Colclesser knife that Ethan Becker bought has a 5”. Blade. Colclesser Bros made the knife in a 4” and 5” version. I have the BK62 and love it but I’m hoping Ka Bar will introduce a 4” version of the BK62. As much as I like the BK62, I think a 4” version would work a little better.

@JJ-qi9zn 2 года назад

You left out a couple by LT Wright the Genesis, the Gen 5, Next Gen, Outback, and in a larger size the Gen 3.

@BIGHOUSEBLADE53 Месяц назад

And the big larry

@jhtsurvival Год назад

Joker knives are pretty nice. I just ordered a scandi grind Joker in k720. Under 100bucks

@TheJohnbortle 2 года назад

Thanks for all the reviews and this series. If you haven't had the chance,check out Jokers Trampero. I personally think it's the best Kephart style in this general price category.

@tonyvillarreal3610 Год назад

You should have reviewed the okc blackbird

@tigerpisces5506 2 года назад

Way t0 go Brian, I bought the Esee too before your video. ESEE PR4 BECAUSE ITS REALLY A GREAT KNIFE. PLUS: Is only $108 on A. Ka Bar Kepheart is $147 on A. A No Brainer BUY THE ESEE TOO. If you don't like the scales you can buy some for $50 knife connection. $11 more than Ka Bar's Wood scales.

@BIGHOUSEBLADE53 Месяц назад

Brian, the casstrom is a Swedish company but the knife is actually made in spain.

@rogerlawson4516 2 года назад

I just have to say the only true Kephart is the Kabar Becker62. It is designed after the best Kephart known and that is my choice. Thanks Bryan, another great video.

@DJ-dt4kz 2 года назад

🎯

@jonnyboat2 2 года назад

I was surprised to not see the Joker knives version of the Kephart. They have a really nice one. It's called the Trampero.

@richardhenry1969 2 года назад

It's funny I saw a old add for the original kephart they were $1.75 for 4inch $2.00 for the 5inch blade. Really a big mark up nowadays.

@zerocontent3171 2 года назад

I'd love to own one of those pathfinder knives.

@brianmccann666 2 года назад

Brian. Create a Kephart Playlist. That way you only need one link listed and take people to all the Kephart knives.

@AtomicBleach Год назад

I really think the Ukrainian BPS BS2FT and BS1FT should be at the top of this list for a very faithful kephart style knife. Especially for the price, you just can't beat it. Excellent knives that will take a beating.

@outdoordauber Год назад

I'd like to see a comparison between the Esee PR4 and the L.T. Wright Bushcrafter or Bushcrafter HC.

@SurvivalOnPurpose Год назад

So would I ;-)

@diegogalindo1138 Год назад

All great knife but but hard to beat the Trampero by Joker. Round handle scandi or flat edge, stainless or carbon, micarta olive or walnut...and the best sheat hands down. Made in Spain and about 80$. My favorite

@user-du8tg4wh3k 2 года назад

I would also add the ESEE Laser Strike. A Modern version of Kephart.

@firearmsolutions46 2 года назад

In Knife World,Feb 2005 an article "Colclesser:A History Forged in Steel" states in 1897 Colclesser made at least one knife for Kephart.It was of dropped point design with simple wooden slab handles attached to the full tang with 3 steel pins.9 yrs later In the 1906 edition of Camping & Woodcraft Kephart himself explaines the knife as his knife as bearing the marks of hard usage both the handle and blade are of the same length 4.25". The knife is made of 0.125" stock the butt 0.75" thick tapering to 0.5" at the hilt ,with a 0.25 guard and weighs 4oz .I have the Condor version,KPS version (which was discontinued in favor of the XL) it has a 4.250 blade,the Old Hickery version & the KaBar version which I dislike. personally I think the Condor version with tapered handles & 4.50 blade would make Horace Happy. I have drawings of the Kepart knife showing the sharping wear from 1897 to 1931 from the American Frontiersman March 2014 if anyone would like to see them,Brian I always like your great videos keep up the good work.Ill be down your way Dec 27th to Jan 4th 2022 visting my grandkids in Villa Rica if you would like to see the artice from American Frontiersman

@louishuelsman4510 2 года назад

Need that there rotation, flotation and penitration device!!!!!!!

@tommyjohnson4162 2 года назад

Thanks for the information but I already decided the condor brand ..

@russelllieser4226 2 года назад

Nice video. Hate the looks of the #1 handle. Do you have a video on knife grinds?

@SurvivalOnPurpose 2 года назад

Nope. Maybe I'll Make one

@munchh2007 Год назад

I have the Condor, after reading Kepharts book i thought it was the closest at the time. It also fits in with the 1870s living history i do 😁🤠

@kevincain2697 2 года назад

I like the one that stuck the 1st 3 times

@kevinAuman1 Год назад

Great series you did here but you certainly left out some very notable mentions IE. the "Brisa" or "Enzo" kephart in 80crv2 steel that goes for around $100 depending on how and where you buy it as you can buy a kit to put the knife together yourself for much cheaper then you're left to glue and bolt the handles on and also I have two Bark River kepharts one reg and one mini in cpm3v steel mind you those are quite a bit more expensive and nearly impossible to find now if you didn't buy one when they dropped... All three are the upper echelon in the kephart style and well worth the price tag in my opinion!

@HankSielski Год назад

The Brisa looks like a nice version of the Kephart design.

@bigfrankfraser1391 Год назад

ka bar kephart saved my life once, was out hunting and my rifle jammed, this 500lb stag i was tracking got spooked and ran at me, barely dove out the way and got my shoulder torn open and dislocated my arm by its antler, on adrenaline i drew my kephart and pretty much tackled the stag and drove my knife into the stag, got it in the neck, i still cant lift my left arm higher than 45 degrees, but thats worth it just to be alive

@capttwitch Год назад

Hey man if you like this style knives you should take a look at the esee avispa folder ;) exact same spear point blade, thin handle, great action, d2 steel affordable and it's a frame lock. It's a great knife for the price I think u would enjoy it if u haven't seen it already