I used Kephart's own knife as the starting point for this knife. The shape of the blade, the 3/32" (about 2.3mm) thichness, the size, about 3 1/2" long blade and the 4" handle. The shape of the handle is a bit different. I wanted a very simple knife with a comfortable handle. I used some Teak for the scales, epoxied on and riveted with two steel pins. There is a lanyard tube and a leather lanyard, which is absent on Kephart's knife. I chose the teak for its very oily properties. The handle is carved with anothe knife, no sanding...I don't like the Teak dust, and I like the ripples caused by the carving!
The sheath is completely different from his too. I made it deep, as simple as I could think. The loop forms part of the welt and is hand sewn. The sheath can be used either left or right, without modification. It hangs at a small angle, but that's no problem. The long loop is also quite narrow and flexible, which I find more comfortable when carrying the knife on the belt.
Only a couple of pictures as the battery's has just died on the camera!
I'll put up some more pictures when I have recharged the battery.
The sheath is completely different from his too. I made it deep, as simple as I could think. The loop forms part of the welt and is hand sewn. The sheath can be used either left or right, without modification. It hangs at a small angle, but that's no problem. The long loop is also quite narrow and flexible, which I find more comfortable when carrying the knife on the belt.
Only a couple of pictures as the battery's has just died on the camera!
I'll put up some more pictures when I have recharged the battery.
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