Why Ethan Becker Created The Kabar Kephart Knife - Blade Show 2021 1

We've been doing a Kephart knife series, with the Ethan Becker designed Kabar BK62 as the benchmark for comparison. I had the chance to sit down with Mr. Becker and talk to him about how the Kabar Kephart knife project came to life.
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[@HARMARSCH2]

Bryan, I love hearing Ethan’s stories on old knives.

[@SurvivalOnPurpose]

Me too

[@Echo5-Tango]

The BK62 is by far one of my favorite knives! I own two of them, one with the original handles and another with the canvas micarta handles that K-bar makes for it. I also have a dogwood custom version. I do wish a 4 inch model would come out. But the simplicity of a Kephart can’t be beat!

[@the_orange_shepherd6938]

I agree it’s one of the best knives out there, what do you think of the canvas micarta? I want to buy a second BK 62 and re-handle it.

[@SurvivalOnPurpose]

Nice

[@Echo5-Tango]

@@the_orange_shepherd6938 the micarta scales change the balance just a hair. It moves it back away from the blade just a bit. I bought some rit dye and dyed mine partially green. Made it look cool! They do provide a bit more grip but other than the slight shift in the balance point they do not charge the overall feel of the knife.

[@the_orange_shepherd6938]

@@Echo5-Tango awesome thank you!

[@SupermanBB]

“I can’t remember the name of the town… I’m having a Biden moment..” 😂😂 Man you gotta love Mr Ethan Becker. A real legend in the knife world. My Becker knives are still some of my favourite knives. They will never grow old. I’ve used my Becker knives more frequently and harder than any other knives in my collection and they keep coming back for more

[@adnanmaharaj324]

That's the Godfather of knives right there!

[@jonnyboat2]

Ever since I saw the kephart knife being used by bushcrafters, I've wondered why people like it so much. It has a fairly large following. To me, it resembles the shape of a tongue depressor. It's so basic and simple. This interview helps my understanding of the knife's popularity.

[@unfi6798]

Time with Ethan Becker.....Priceless.!

[@MrRenomax]

Biden moment lol

[@gregblake2764]

I have a lot of camping/bushcraft knives. The Kephart recreation of Ethan's is my favorite.

[@WhispyWoods.]

Love this man. Truly a living legend ❤️

[@brianmiller6055]

Love hearing any interview with Ethan. The BK62 quickly became my favorite knife. It does everything I could possibly need a woods knife to do.

[@Patriot-American]

Ethan Becker .... Legend ... ✔👍😎

[@andymkay]

Appreciate your videos!

[@tylerrohn6938]

Lmao “a Biden Moment”

[@CRJines]

Good video. Thanks for sharing. Must be made by hand for it to be truly authentic.

[@CrimsonSurvival]

Just picked up a BK2, I love it.

[@fishingunboxingsandreveiws7226]

I have one also! Simply Love ot

[@roliver7773]

A fine feller for sure. I can personally vouch for the fact that his original Kephart wants to cut.

[@ernielabarr646]

Great interview! My last 4 purchases have been Kephart style knives.

[@SurvivalOnPurpose]

Very cool!

[@coltonbaysinger]

Wait, this isn't about the artist/animator KZbinr that uses a knife to attach his microphone to? :) Nice video though. Love Kabar.

[@davidkelly414]

Great interview. Thank you . Mr.Becker is truly a very knowledgeable man . Well done . Cheers

[@SurvivalOnPurpose]

Yes, he is.

[@jimwright3465]

great video this man knows a thing or 2 about removal of gizzards

[@tonyjedioftheforest1364]

I disagree with the title, Ethan clearly didn’t design the knife and it should not have his name on it. It’s simply a copy.

[@SurvivalOnPurpose]

Ethan absolutely was responsible for the creation of this version.

[@fishingunboxingsandreveiws7226]

I love my 62. Its beautiful !

[@toiletpaper5770]

Mr Kephart has some big hands

[@bobjohnson9597]

He picked the Becker BK2 for me at SMKW store and signed my box with a sharpie pen years ago and I still have both. Plus he is the driving force to get carry laws changed in Tennessee, he is a Legend of a man.

[@jamesquigley8628]

Thanks. I came here on Shawn Kelley's recommendation. Good stuff. Be Well.

[@Larry-gs8gb]

That man is a legend !

[@cj_m2477]

Ethan Becker is a great story teller, sharing lots of information and history. I have the BK62 and love it, not only because it’s a great knife but also because of its provenance to Horace Kephart. I’m still hoping that Ka Bar will produce a four inch version of the BK62 that would be closer to Kephart’s personal knife. In the meantime I’m going to order the Old Hickory Kephart on your recommendation. Thanks for another great video.

[@adenlam9034]

Hello could you please review the sch002, I'm thinking of getting it and it's only 8 dollars on amazon

[@BCVS777]

Thanks for getting that footage. Very interesting. I have often wondered about the quality of knives used by mountain men in the early 1800s but I can’t find much written about it. Some of the drawings from that era show a knife shape similar to the Kephart. Also, thanks for sharing the link to the Knife Magazine article about the original Kephart knife.

[@gjnezat]

His pack design was great.

[@MonkeyMikeOutdoors]

thats awesome!

[@alphaomegasurvivalsupply6548]

Good ol uncle Ethan gotta love him

[@shj2000]

Nice interview! Too bad we didn't get to see the knife.

[@SurvivalOnPurpose]

I linked to the knife video in the upper right corner of this one

[@KnifeCrazzzzy]

This is epic!!! What was the knife on his neck?

[@BillRalens]

Joker French Tickler

[@Freddy-Da-Freeloadah]

Great Video! I got a BK 62, and yes it wants to cut... TOO MUCH!! I cut the sheath... Sad. Just enough for it to be noticeable... Maybe this knife needs a special sheath? The sheath that comes with the BK62 is just a little too nice. IMHO

[@SurvivalOnPurpose]

ouch

[@allenelam6135]

Really enjoyed this interview. Thanks for sharing.

[@SurvivalOnPurpose]

So did I. He is a really nice guy to hang out with.

[@mikeboone4425]

All this talk about Kephart and not one to show every one. You've done great in your shot show video's. Happy trails

[@SurvivalOnPurpose]

I have a dedicated video about the Kephart.

[@mikeboone4425]

@@SurvivalOnPurpose Found it.

[@gator83261]

Great video

[@SurvivalOnPurpose]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@HoosierRallyMaster]

Are there any pictures around of Ethan Becker's antique Kephart? Or a video of it being handled?

[@SurvivalOnPurpose]

I don’t know. That sounds like a good question for Google. ;-)

[@SurvivalOnPurpose]

www.knifemagazine.com/the-original-kephart-examined/

[@HoosierRallyMaster]

@@SurvivalOnPurpose Ethan's story about the knife with good video on Ka-Bar's channel kzbin.info/www/bejne/qnKTYYmumMagipo

[@sasquatch885]

Great guy. I wouldn’t mind sending some time with him.👍🏻

[@SurvivalOnPurpose]

He is a cool dude for sure.

[@bigfrankfraser1391]

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

[@RandoCalrisiann]

Your handle sucks, the original had to have been better!!!

[@dinoatlas]

Please post a link to the knives that you make. I am interested in your superior design elements.

[@brianrobertson4948]

What's this bull you never showed the knife once smfh

[@SurvivalOnPurpose]

This was an interview and we didn’t have one of the knives. I had the opportunity to sit down with Mr. Becker and I wasn’t gonna pass on it just because I didn’t have the knife. There is a link in the video to the review I did of this knife.

[@dinoatlas]

You can google it like anyone else...AND keep your attitude to yourself!

He didn't create it.... he's reintroducing it