Spending the Day Bushcrafting with the Condor Kephart Knife Part 1

[@elfpimp1]

I just got myself a Kephart and Woodlaw blank as one purchase at goodwill today for 3 bucks US.. Going to make my own handles this weekend..

[@Slimedone4evr]

Was thinking of doing something similar on the condor bushlore blanks. Those fancy plastics they have now would make a spectacular addition

[@karlatiller-barclay1965]

Very nice, I shared this video with my new son I'm law as he is from Belgium and i got him a survival pack from frog tac gear sanctuary for a christmas present and he now needs to know how to use his gear and i chose you to show him because i think you do the best in teaching new people how to use their gear. Thanks Karla

[@HighCarbonSteelLove]

+Karla Tiller-Barclay I don't know what to say, my friend! Thank you for such kind words. I started my channel to help others so your comment is very encouraging, Karla! I hope I can of some assistance to your son in law and I thank you, so much, for all of your nice, encouraging words and support. -Dave

[@crypto118]

Great bushcraft knife and I agree about buying from Baryonyx - For a couple bucks more you will get a Condor knife with a refined, razor-sharp edge.

[@HighCarbonSteelLove]

Thank you for watching, my friend! Baryonyx is great, especially for those Condor knives with their pesky, inconsistent quality control. -Dave

[@tom_olofsson]

Best value out there. I love mine. I think of it as a spear point blade.

[@Survivalist2008]

Great video Dave, its like hanging out with an old friend at camp. Take care, John

[@HighCarbonSteelLove]

+Survivalist2008 Thank you, John! I am happy to hear that you enjoyed the video! I appreciate the kind words and wish you a Merry Christmas, my friend! -Dave

[@melusinecentun5847]

Hi Dave! Very educational video, as always! Take care, Irène.

[@HighCarbonSteelLove]

+Melusine Centun (Melusine101) Hi Irene! Nice to hear from you, my friend! I thank you for such kind words and hope to talk with you again soon! -Dave

[@BushOgre]

Another good video. Looking forward to this series of reviews.

[@HighCarbonSteelLove]

+Jonathan Zook Thanks, Jonathan! I look forward to having you here for the series of reviews! Thank you for watching and leaving your kind words, my friend! -Dave

[@brucesims3228]

Thank you so very much for a friendly and Very Thorough reflection on the Kephart and for your help in my deciding on the Kephart over the Nessmuck. As a Black Powder enthusiast much of my equipment choices are about staying loyal to 19th Century technology. I'm subscribing to your channel because I just don't find your wealth of info in every video I come across. Keep up the great work!

[@charleslarson3152]

That was one of the best fire lay setups that I've seen. Your skill makes it look sooooo simple! Well done. Merry Christmas Dave!!

[@HighCarbonSteelLove]

+Charles Larson Thank you for the kind words, Charles! I am glad to hear that you enjoyed the video, my friend! Great to hear from you and I wish you a very Merry Christmas, as well! -Dave

[@NCOutdoors23]

Good video. Makes me want to go out and use my Condor Kephart

[@HighCarbonSteelLove]

+NCOutdoors23 Thank you, my friend! I enjoy using this knife and it's very aesthetically pleasing to the eyes. Nice to hear from you! -Dave

[@natek1993]

Love all your videos man. Keep it up.

[@LouiseGardner412]

Yay! Part 1! Here comes the question lol!...why did you take the coating off the knife?

[@HighCarbonSteelLove]

+Louise Gardner Thank you for watching, Louise and great question! The weird black coating that comes on many of the knives from this manufacturer actually inhibits the performance, in my opinion. It is supposed to serve as a protectant for the blade from rust, however, I can do my own rust protecting without effecting performance. When the black coating is on there, the knife will not scrape a ferro rod very well for sparks and it will not strike a spark with a piece of chert or flint. Nice to hear from you, my friend! -Dave

[@LouiseGardner412]

Ohhh Okay..Got it! Thanks!

[@lorenray9479]

The reason for feather sticks? Well at the Pacific northwest coast most all my feather shavings blew away onto the wet ground!

[@karlo8093]

love the mirror finish you put on your axe. beautiful. Looking in to the Kephart knife. Thanks for all the tips and info on it

[@HighCarbonSteelLove]

I appreciate you taking the time to watch and leave your awesome comment, Karl! I think the Kephart is a great knife, the handle is just a bit thin for me. Let me know how you like it if you pick one up, my friend! -Dave

[@LeeRalph100]

Dave, I like the idea of going back a taking another look at some of these knives. Good Idea. Take Care and Merry Christmas!

[@HighCarbonSteelLove]

+Lee Ralph (Pathway to Self Reliance) Thank you for the kind words, Lee! Going back and making videos on knives I have owned is helping me take an inventory of my knives and giving them some individual attention. Nice to hear from you, my friend and Merry Christmas to you and your family! I hope you enjoy your Christmas with the grandchildren! -Dave

[@NathansFerroceriumrods1]

Merry Christmas David. I like the knife. Excellent feather sticks.

[@HighCarbonSteelLove]

+Nathan4071 Merry Christmas, Nathan! Thank you for your kind words, my friend! -Dave

[@MYNICEEV]

Awesome. Enjoy tomorrow my friend.

[@HighCarbonSteelLove]

+Raymond Earle Thank you, sir! I hope you enjoy Christmas, as well, my friend! -Dave

[@Sleeves]

Nice review. I trust that you and your family will have a wonderful Christmas. Enjoy the time with your family.

[@HighCarbonSteelLove]

+Sleeves Thank you for the kind words, Sleeves! Nice to hear from you, my friend! I wish you and your family a very Merry Christmas, as well! Thank you for all of your support and encouragement over the past year! -Dave

[@KellyRobinette]

I saw some complaints that this knife warps pretty easily. Any problems with that? Most of the complaints I've seen have been about the blade blank rather than the complete knife.

[@DanishAniko]

Very nice video, we love watching :)

[@HighCarbonSteelLove]

+Danish & Aniko Thank you, my friends! I loved having you watch! Very nice to hear from you! -Dave

[@TheDragonLady]

nice knife dave. I hope u have a merry Christmas and a happy New yr :)

[@HighCarbonSteelLove]

+The Dragon Lady Thank you, Rachel! Merry Western NY Christmas and Happy New Year to you, too! Your support means a lot to me, my friend! -Dave

[@buddyadkins5849]

So you definitely recommend the special grade option at Baryonyx knife Co do they take off a whole lot of material when doin this option

[@ShawnWideman64]

Hey David, just wanted to wish you and Julie a very Merry Christmas and a Happy new year. I am happy to see someone else spending the day in the forest. I don't celebrate christmas or new years so I tend to be in the forest as much as possible. Had a fantastic chaga haul the last 3 days, about 20lbs. Dave, do you get chaga polypore on the birch in upstate New York? If not, send me your address and I'll send you some. a Thanks for taking time to send out these videos, awesome Brother. Be safe, and be good!

[@HighCarbonSteelLove]

+BrightWater Bushcraft Thank you for the very kind words, my friend! Being in the forest is great and that sound like and excellent chug haul! I haven't seen any chaga on birch lately, but I will keep an eye out. Thank you for the offer, brother, but I am sure I will come across some soon enough. Thank you for taking the time to watch the videos! I really appreciate all of your support! -Dave

[@ssrknivesandguns8741]

THOSE BLADES ARE AWESOME! MERRY CHRISTMAS!

[@HighCarbonSteelLove]

+SSR KNIVES AND GUNS! Thank you for watching and leaving your kind words, brother! I really appreciate all of the support you provide my channel! I wish condors were 1095 but they aren't bad. Merry Christmas to you, too! -Dave

[@SUFFICIENTSURVIVAL]

Welcome to the Condor family!!

[@HighCarbonSteelLove]

+SUFFICIENT SURVIVAL I have several Condors, I just don't make many videos on them. I really wish the steel was 1095...that way, I would use them much more. Thank you for watching and I wish you and your family very happy Holidays, Chad! -Dave

[@philoeolivarria448]

Just seen your condor bushlore knife...very nice.....

[@michiganedge4770]

nice video! I love my Kephart knife! and the sheath! Merry Christmas!

[@HighCarbonSteelLove]

+Michigan edge Thank you, my friend! I appreciate you taking the time to watch and leave your nice comment! Merry Christmas to you and your family, as well! -Dave

[@Herfortz]

That's a heck of a knife Dave ... Have a wonderful Christmas bro.

[@HighCarbonSteelLove]

+Herfortz It's not bad at all, my friend! I am not the biggest fan of the steel but I do like the knife. You have a wonderful Christmas, too and I thank you for your support and kind words over the past year! -Dave

[@WeTheArmed]

Merry Christmas to you and yours! I do like that knife. I've been a little hesitant to pick one up. I only own one Condor blade, a Bushlore. I just can't seem to get it to hold an edge. I'm not sure if it's the 1075, or possibly a weak heat treat? I've sharpened the factory grind several times, and I also tried a pretty pronounced secondary bevel the last time. Still won't hold the edge. I'm going to re-profile it with a full convex next, and see what that does. As usual, an excellent video! Take care Sir.

[@HighCarbonSteelLove]

+AllThingsBushcraft Merry Christmas to you too, my friend! You are not alone regarding your Condor not holding an edge. Its actually quite common and I sharpen my Condors often. This Kephart has not been too bad for me, however, my Bushlore and Woodlaw have a tough time holding an edge. I think it's due to the softer 1075 steel, which is my only issue with Condor knives. Whenever I use my Condor knives, I make sure I watch them like a hawk and prepare to sharpen them throughout the day. Thank you for watching and leaving your awesome comment! Let me know how the convex works for you. -Dave

[@MaNi-cn7to]

From your review i ordered Kephart. Will be intresting, i always use Moras :)

[@FedericoBorluzzi]

Nice time spent out there in the forest!! Merry Christmas and see you next time! Federico

[@HighCarbonSteelLove]

+Federico Borluzzi Thank you for the kind words, Federico! Merry Christmas to you, too, and look forward to talking with you again! -Dave

[@hectordelgado8214]

Good knife and nice video! Thanks

[@HighCarbonSteelLove]

Thank you for taking the time to watch and leave your kind words, hector! Please don't be a stranger, my friend! -Dave

[@MiguelGAracil]

Bravo, braavo. Muy bien. Un saludo desde Barcelona ( España)

[@HighCarbonSteelLove]

Thank you for taking the time to watch and leave your nice comment, Miguel! -Dave

[@MaNi-cn7to]

Thx for the vid! if you have to chose of Condor knifes Kephart vs Bushlord for camp task, witch one would you keep? best M

[@jeffbuzzard6837]

Good video David thanks for sharing

[@HighCarbonSteelLove]

+Jeff Buzzard Thank you for the kind words, Jeff! I appreciate you watching and leaving your nice comment, my friend! -Dave

[@wallaceviviansadventures2095]

Merry Christmas to you and your family.have a great one

[@HighCarbonSteelLove]

+Wallace Vivian Thank you, Wallace! I wish you and your family an outstanding Christmas, as well! Very nice to hear from you! -Dave

[@ThunderMountainTactical]

Cool. We could rock those.

[@HighCarbonSteelLove]

+ThunderMountain Tactical I think you would like this knife, a lot. I am not the biggest fan of 1075 carbon steel but it's not too bad. Thank you for watching, my friend! -Dave

[@ronjohnsonoutdoors339]

Nice knife review; you know my opinion on batoning LOL! Nice little fire. Looking forward to part 2! Merry Christmas, Dave!

[@HighCarbonSteelLove]

+Ron Johnson Thank you for taking the time to watch and leave your awesome comment, my friend! Merry Christmas to you, too, Ron! -Dave

[@dwaynecupp8021]

I absolutely love your informative videos, knowledge that needs shared minus the gunho “Rambo” mentality. I have the Condor kephart knife, and got an amazing quality knife, I have fallen love with this tool! I also appreciate the fact that you take the time to honestly review items for us outdoorsman on a budget! As I said I really enjoy this knife, how would you recommend sharpening and keeping a workable edge on it? I took your advice and went thru the Baryonyx knife company, thanks for that valuable advice also! Thank you again and keep up the amazing work! A video on the traditional Kephart system used by the man himself would be awesome, I’m a big traditionalist!👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

[@HighCarbonSteelLove]

Thank you for taking the time to watch and leave your very kind, encouraging comment, Dwayne! I really appreciate that, my friend! I no longer own this knife, however, I did like it very much! I just knew someone that could you use it much more than me. My sharpening system usually consists of DMT diafold diamond sharpener, a ceramic rod and a leather strop. Most of the time, I only need to 'touch up' and just used the ceramic rod and strop. This knife, being 1075 and coming with an excellent edge from Baryonyx, was very easy to touch up. I am very happy to hear that this knife has worked out well for you and I look forward to taking with you again soon! -Dave

[@NorwegianWoods]

Nice old school knife. Thanks for the review :) Merry christmas - Martin

[@HighCarbonSteelLove]

+NorwegianWoods I love the old school design of this knife very much, my friend! Thank you for watching and leaving your very nice comment! Merry Christmas to you and your family, too, Martin and I really appreciate your kind words and support over the past year. It means a lot to me! -Dave

[@survivorjohnny44]

This is such a textbook example of starting fire with a ferro rod without fluff that I'd like you to post it on my "survival and prepairedness" face book to show people outside of out normal viewing group how it's done. I'm also gonna send a link to the Venture Crew instructor (my brother who was forced into the position, lol)

[@survivorjohnny44]

+John “survivor johnny” Tewelow I also posted it on a forum I'm on www.theoutdoorstrader.com/threads/perfect-example-of-how-to-start-a-fire.1072656/

[@survivorjohnny44]

+John “survivor johnny” Tewelow in fact, to be honest you have a lot of videos I'd like to see on there

[@HighCarbonSteelLove]

+John “survivor johnny” Tewelow Thank you for the kind words and shares, my friend! I really appreciate that! -Dave

[@HighCarbonSteelLove]

+John “survivor johnny” Tewelow Awesome, brother! -Dave

[@HighCarbonSteelLove]

+John “survivor johnny” Tewelow You are the best, my friend! I hope you enjoyed your Christmas, despite that whole tree mishap! -Dave

[@stephensgate1]

I really like your video's. Thank you for sharing them. Merry Christmas! Stephen, Ohio

[@HighCarbonSteelLove]

+BuckeyeBushcraft L. I really like having you here, my friend! I appreciate you taking the time to watch and leave such kind, encouraging words! I am happy to hear that you enjoy the videos and I wish you and your family a Merry Christmas, as well! -Dave

[@TurtleBushcraft]

Nice knife, Great job on the fire my friend. Thanks for sharing atb John

[@RollsRoyce1954]

I believe it is a spear point blade design. I haven't purchased one yet.

[@HighCarbonSteelLove]

I think you are right! Thank you for watching! -Dave

[@ilijabosnjak76]

I am tired of reviews,,you either know what you need or make your own,I wish I still have my leaf spring unforged hand made knife...If I want a specific knife for a task I know where to go or I just make it...Have fun and never fail...

[@TrendybyLinda]

Awesome

[@HighCarbonSteelLove]

+Linda Igbo Thank you, Linda! I appreciate you watching, my friend! -Dave

[@MonkeyMikeOutdoors]

I bought the blank and made a micarda handle for mine. and put a patina on the blade.

[@HighCarbonSteelLove]

Sounds great my friend! Thank you for watching! -Dave

[@free2bemebarbie345]

Merry Christmas 🎄

[@HighCarbonSteelLove]

+Free2be MeBarbie Hi there! Merry Christmas to you too! I appreciate you taking the time to stop by and comment! It's great to hear from you and I really appreciate all of your support and kind words over the past year! -Dave

[@preparedsurvivalist2245]

Hey, I like your channel. Could you tell me the width of the blade at the narrowest section right by the finger guard on the handle/tang? Not the thickness, but the width. I can't tell if it is closer to 3/4" or 7"8.

[@toddgibson9861]

thought about getting the kephart to go along with the bushcraft basic 5 and bushlore....don't know...

[@HighCarbonSteelLove]

I think you would enjoy the Kephart, Todd! I like using it, a lot! -Dave

[@FrontierLegacy]

Correction, the tip style is a spear point, not a drop point. On a drop point, the tip is about a third of the blade width down from the spine. Overall, I like the design. I came up with something similar with a drop point. Great woods knife.

[@HighCarbonSteelLove]

+Northern Woodsman Thank you for taking the time to watch and comment, my friend! -Dave

[@outdoorsmansgarage]

Awesome Review Buddy Merry Christmas

[@HighCarbonSteelLove]

+James McIntyre Thank you, very much, for the kind words, James! Nice to hear from you, my friend! Merry Christmas to you and your family, as well! Thank you for all of your support over the past year, brother! -Dave

[@RhysTucker2603]

My condor kephart is a good knife overall, though I find it harder to make feathersticks with this knife than others, it doesn't run very smooth on wood and i end up cutting them off! Mine didn't come with a square spine either. The sheaths from condor are awesome though!

[@HighCarbonSteelLove]

Mine came with a decently squared off spine, however, I took my mill bastard file to it to make sure it was as sharp as I like it! I really love to use the spine as another tool. You are exactly right...the sheaths for Condor products are absolutely outstanding! -Dave

[@EDCAdventures]

Great video! I love the condor sheath as well. Very high quality. I wish they did a bit better control on the blades. I had an imperfection on mine but as it was more of cosmetic blemish, I didn't mind so much. Thank you for sharing. -EDC

[@HighCarbonSteelLove]

+EDC Adventures Thank you for the kind words, my friend! Yes, the Condor sheaths are great! The main issue I have with Condor knives is that they are only 1075, as opposed to 1095, but they really try to make up for the lower level steel and quality control issues with beautiful sheaths and knife designs. I don't mind cosmetic blemishes at all. I see knives as tools, and I use them as such. Thank you for watching! -Dave

[@davidrogers182]

Nice Review! I bought blanks n made handles.

[@HighCarbonSteelLove]

Thank you for the kind words, David! That sounds great! How did the handles work out for you? The only thing I don't like about this knife is the thin handle...I like something that fills my hand more than this one, especially for hours of use. -Dave

[@jennysun1545]

great sharing :D

[@HighCarbonSteelLove]

+Jenny Sun Thank you for the kind words, Jenny! I really appreciate you taking the time to watch! Great to hear from you! -Dave

[@guncotton1950]

merry Christmas Dave cheers

[@HighCarbonSteelLove]

+guncotton 1 Thank you, my friend! Merry Christmas to you too! -Dave

[@Marcel-Namsos]

Very nice knife :)

[@HighCarbonSteelLove]

+Marcel Klein Thank you, Marcel! -Dae

[@JeffB1961]

i have a capehart . what do you think about reprofiling it to have a slight recurve ???

[@HighCarbonSteelLove]

I like the factory edge on this one but there if you like slight recurves, I don't think there would be anything wrong with reprofiling at all, my friend! Thank you for watching! -Dave

[@mausershooter100]

How about a video demonstrating your method of treating the leather with the hair dryer and the product you use? My leather stuff disintegrates sooner or later ... I need help!!

[@HighCarbonSteelLove]

+mausershooter100 Here is a demo treating my Husqvarna Carpenter's Axe mask/sheath. It's pretty much the same way I treat my leather knife sheaths - kzbin.info/www/bejne/rGebqGdmgpyZapY. I use Fix'n Wax - www.selfrelianceoutfitters.com/fixn-wax/ - but there are a lot of products that can be used. I have used Sno-Seal a lot and it works really well, too - www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00CQJDQ90?keywords=sno%20seal&qid=1451052804&ref_=sr_1_1&sr=8-1 and simple Beeswax also does the job - www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000EGOEXE?keywords=beeswax&qid=1451052982&ref_=sr_1_10&sr=8-10. I hope this helps and if you would like me to do a video specifically on treating my leather sheaths, just let me know! -Dave

[@mausershooter100]

+HighCarbonSteel Love Thanks, man!

[@HighCarbonSteelLove]

+mausershooter100 You are very welcome, my friend! -Dave

[@inthewoodswithbigfoot3941]

Do you have a video or do you own a Pathfinder Habilus Trade knife? I would like your opinion on that knife. I own one and am very pleased with it thus far, but would like to know how it compares to other blades.

[@HighCarbonSteelLove]

+Jon Cochran Unfortunately, my friend, I do not own that knife. I have always liked the look of it though and I imagine that it's an outstanding knife! I will let your know if I ever win the lottery and am able to pick one up...hahaha! Thank you for taking the time to watch and leave your awesome comment and keep me posted on how your Habilus is doing! -Dave

[@inthewoodswithbigfoot3941]

When I got it, I was not at all pleased with the grind, but I cleaned that up and it has been great. The knife was only $80 at the time of purchase, but is $99 now. The Condor is $60. I am tempted to loan mine just for your review.

[@HighCarbonSteelLove]

+Jon Cochran I am glad to hear that you are happy after cleaning it up. You are right..I can remember that knife being closer to $80 a few yrs ago, and now $100. From what I do know about the knife, I think that $100 is well worth what you get. It looks to be a great knife. While I am flattered about the loan to review, I am always apprehensive to borrow gear, especially for reviews, because I wouldn't want to hurt your baby. I believe the Condor Kephart is right around the $40 - $50 range on the Baryonyx Knife Co. website but it is far from the knife that the Trade knife is. -Dave

[@inthewoodswithbigfoot3941]

+HighCarbonSteel Love Cool! Thanks!

[@HighCarbonSteelLove]

+Jon Cochran Thank you, too, brother! -Dave

[@perry2768]

I love 1075 for wood

[@Gullrica]

Seems like a nice knife. Performing well. Good review my friend. /Ulrica

[@HighCarbonSteelLove]

+Gullrica Thank you for watching, my bushcraft sister! The knife design and functionality are nice, however, I am not a big fan of 1075 steel, which I show more in part 2. But I think it is a beautiful knife and the 1075 can be overlooked for most tasks performed. Merry Christmas, Ulrica! -Dave

[@StratBeer]

Merry Christmas my friend

[@HighCarbonSteelLove]

+Strat Beer Merry Christmas to you too, my friend! Thank you for all of your support and kind words over the past year, Strat! It really means a lot to me! -Dave

[@shutit894]

Nice!! Merry Christmas:)

[@HighCarbonSteelLove]

+Kathi K. Thank you for the kind words, Kathi! Merry Christmas to you and your family, as well! -Dave

[@sharoncrowe-snooshomestead3536]

Great knife video my friend

[@HighCarbonSteelLove]

+sharon crowe Thank you for the knife words, sharon! Nice to hear from you, my friend! Merry Christmas and Happy Birthday to you! -Dave

[@sharoncrowe-snooshomestead3536]

Thank You

[@HighCarbonSteelLove]

+sharon crowe You are very welcome..enjoy your day! -Dave

[@MattandJaelon]

Merry Christmas sir!

[@HighCarbonSteelLove]

+Matt and Jaelon You too, sir! Thank you for all of your support and kind, encouraging words over the past year, my friend! -Dave

[@phyllismulkey3778]

nice knife .Merry Christmas

[@DeanO]

Nice review

[@HighCarbonSteelLove]

+Dean O Thank you for the kind words, Dean O! I really appreciate that, my friend! -Dave

[@docruger7584]

Nice video. Only the point is not a drop point. Its a spear point.

[@fred7705]

Is it worth buying and does it hold up and edge

[@HighCarbonSteelLove]

I think this Kephart is probably the best Condor knife I own. It takes and holds a decent edge. Thank you for watching! -Dave

[@pkbaker100]

What method do you use to sharpen yours. I just received mine and it has a pretty bad edge on it right now.

[@jhillbillee3043]

have you ever tried the condor swamp romper

[@HighCarbonSteelLove]

I have never used that knife, however, I have heard that a lot of people enjoy it! Do you own one yourself? Thank you for watching! -Dave

[@paulie4x1]

Say Heah, I also have a few knives too. My Kephart is my Blind Horse Bushcrafter which I had the handle flattened and lolishrd, When I flattened and lolished the handle it looked like a more expensive Kephart. A big difference than when the handle looked like a broomstick. I wear a large glove and it fit's my hand perfectly, My Bushcrafter Kephart is in O1 and a Scandi Grind and a very sharp 90° spine. But I ran into a little problem, The knife made it loose in the sgeath, So Ashlee (Battle Horse) took great care of me and I got a square bottom dangler sgeath that fits it like a glove, I did wear it as my neck carry but when I put a dangle belt attachment (Leather Frig) I love wearing it as a dangler now and it has a fire loop. I love mine and Thanx for reminding me of mine. Good job on the video.

[@HighCarbonSteelLove]

+paulie 4x Thank you for watching, my friend! I appreciate the kind words! Sounds like some excellent mods and great customer service from Battle Horse! -Dave

[@angelasimpson7371]

Love that knife I have 3 condors but not this one fab vid as usual Dave Merry Xmas

[@HighCarbonSteelLove]

+Andrew Simpson Thank you for watching and leaving your very kind comment, Andrew! I really appreciate that! Have a Merry Christmas, too, my friend and thank you for all of your support! -Dave

[@paulie4x1]

Say Heah Dave, When I had the handle on my Blind Horse Bushcrafter Thinned down, Actually flattened and polished. It turned out looking like a beautiful Kephart, I never like the way the broomstick handles looked, But it still fits my large hand perfect. But the knife fit in the sheath loose, So I finally contacted Battle Horse and they corrected that problem even with a nicer Square Bottom Sheath, But then the old sheath fit my Rodent 5 perfect. I could really understand why Horace Kephart liked that style of knife, I actually have 4 knives with some sort of Kephart style of spear point knives, My Blind Horse Bushcrafter, my O. K. C. Blackbird SK-5, my Modified Battle Horse Attitude and a German I Army Issue (I think East German Army Issie) Anyhow a good design that has a pretty strong tip. That's important to me for a strong survival bush craft knife and yet to be able to work wood especially making a fire board or drilling into wood with that kind of tip. Yeah, I especially enjoy my B H Bushcrafter when I use it in one of my Fav. Trio's. Yeah I wish I could be a photographer, The Blind Horse Bushcrafter with my 2Hawks Double Bit Hatchet and the Bacho Laplander makes a very handsome Trio as well as a very competent set of cutting tools. Yeah one of my Fav's. Job well done Dave, Keep up the good work.

[@vvs3796]

What is the height of the blade?

[@HighCarbonSteelLove]

Right in the middle, from the bottom of the blade to top of the spine is just short of an inch. About 15/16. Thank you for taking the time to watch and ask your awesome question, Vlad! -Dave

[@philoeolivarria448]

The new K bar becker version is more realistic of the original kephart knife.......

[@HighCarbonSteelLove]

I think so, too. Thank you for watching! -Dave

[@philoeolivarria448]

@@HighCarbonSteelLove any kephart style knife is awesome......cool video..I also like the condor bushlore knife.....do you have a video on the bushlore knife..

[@gyrovague]

The Condor and Bark River versions were the smaller size of two sizes i believe (B.R does a cutdown mini kephart too) though someone was saying the museum original Kephart's kephart is point heavy due to a lifetime of sharpening.

[@paulie4x1]

By the way, I do like Condors 420HC Stainless. I have the Wilderness Tool which looks like a small hatchet with a larger hatchet on one side and a smaller one on the other side and a arch that is semi sharp chisel grind well sort of a chisel and the side of the handle is sharp and used as a knife, it's curved so it slices well there is also a sharpened hook on the tool. Digging for roots for cordage or digging a kitty hole or just digging a area for the camp fire is done easily with this tool. I also love using this tool to set up champ, sgekters, bed, erc. It's a pound in weiggt but very well balanced so it doesn't feel heavy at all a real necessary wilderness tool. Once we settle down in camp I love wearing it as a do all chores knife. It slices, dices and chops really well.

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+paulie 4x Sounds awesome, my friend! -Dave

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spear point i think or close eh

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+real metis Thank you for watching! -Dave

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don't break the fire

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You are exactly right, David! Thank you for watching! -Dave