The Knife That Started Bushcraft—The Kephart

[Talyn]

This article is part review and part historical homage. The review part (and most of the photos) will focus on the BK62, Becker’s homage to the classic Kephart knife—true in almost every respect.

The Kephart

 

[Sld1959]

Let's just say, it's one of them. Several strong pretenders and contenders to that throne, it has been and will be a debatable point for many many years. Two major camps, Kephart and Sears, then toss in Marbles, Deweese, and a couple other just to muddy the waters.

It's a fine blade with a fine pedigree.

 

[Sld1959]

Let's just say, it's one of them. Several strong pretenders and contenders to that throne, it has been and will be a debatable point for many many years. Two major camps, Kephart and Sears, then toss in Marbles, Deweese, and a couple other just to muddy the waters.

It's a fine blade with a fine pedigree.

I personally prefer the Nessmuk pattern. Which some decry as a bull nose skinner, which is the general pattern, and cannot be a bushcraft knife, but it works very well in both roles. I prefer it to the spear point blade patterns.

 

[TidalWave]

I’ve got a thread here on the forum some May remember titled “My New Knife” that’s about the BK62.
Also shows the Micarta handles (sold separately) from KaBar.
Quick search oughta bring it up, if interested.