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The old hickory kephart blade

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us Offline Simian

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The old hickory kephart blade
on: May 27, 2015, 04:42:48 AM
Making an old hickory butcher knife into a kephart style blade. Start by patterning out your blade shape.


Next cut, do so slowly and make sure you don't overheat. I used some vegetable oil to drop the temp and took it slow.



Once everything is rough cut you will begin to shape...





Working the choil area...



Then on to final work and sharpening...



Overall this was a fun project. It kept me busy when I first hurt my back. Though it doesn't seem to be a lot to some people, it was a big confidence booster to me. I have never been super mechanically inclined, but with a little patience, this can be done. Try it if you like and don't be intimidated. I used the old hick as if I screwed up, I was out about $10. The experience was well worth it.

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Re: The old hickory kephart blade
Reply #1 on: May 27, 2015, 06:57:28 AM
Nice job and not the easiest with just a dremel  :salute:

These knives have a good reputation :tu:
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Re: The old hickory kephart blade
Reply #2 on: May 27, 2015, 07:59:45 AM
Nicely done. What is your next project?

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Re: The old hickory kephart blade
Reply #3 on: May 27, 2015, 08:35:25 AM
Hey pretty good job mate. Cheers for sharing.

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Re: The old hickory kephart blade
Reply #4 on: May 27, 2015, 09:16:20 AM
Nice Nessmuk replica mate. Good work :)
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Re: The old hickory kephart blade
Reply #5 on: May 27, 2015, 11:20:21 AM
I love Old Hickory mods. They are rather nice blades to use. Nice job!

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Re: The old hickory kephart blade
Reply #6 on: May 27, 2015, 05:41:44 PM
Thank you everyone. Not sure what the next project will be. I may give a try at modding an SAK when some money frees up.
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Re: The old hickory kephart blade
Reply #7 on: May 27, 2015, 06:29:35 PM
Well done! :tu:


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Re: The old hickory kephart blade
Reply #8 on: May 27, 2015, 06:35:59 PM
I rather liked the initial shape but maybe it was a little too big for its intended purpose.

Nicely done!
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Re: The old hickory kephart blade
Reply #9 on: May 27, 2015, 10:27:59 PM
Nice work. I wonder if there will be any issues in the performance because of possible HT tampering
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Re: The old hickory kephart blade
Reply #10 on: May 31, 2015, 10:21:06 PM
Excellent! This is how it was done in the old days- buy a butcher knife or a skinner and then shape it to fit your idea of what the right knife should be.

Next step, use it. See if you've killed the temper. If you have, wall hanger. If you haven't- sheath making time. Any thoughts on that?
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Re: The old hickory kephart blade
Reply #11 on: May 31, 2015, 11:54:38 PM
Good job and there is something about taking one thing and creating something thats quite satisfying.
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Re: The old hickory kephart blade
Reply #12 on: June 01, 2015, 05:00:10 AM
I have used it and it seems the temper is fine. I have it in a usmc kabar sheath. Works well.
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Re: The old hickory kephart blade
Reply #13 on: June 01, 2015, 05:41:31 PM
Good work Simian !   :salute:
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