The sheath is a perfect fit and very well made.

The sheath is a perfect fit and very well made.  Read Less

This is a very well made knife.

This is a very well made knife.  Read Less

All new knives need to be vigorously resharpened to get down to the good steel before putting the knife to use.

All new knives need to be vigorously resharpened to get down to the good steel before putting the knife to use.  Read Less

I spent over an hour getting the knife to the proper sharpness, it was apparent that the sharpening wheel used at the factory w...  Read More

I spent over an hour getting the knife to the proper sharpness, it was apparent that the sharpening wheel used at the factory was not of fine enough grit.  Read Less

As a replica of much-loved history, this knife is priced well.

As a replica of much-loved history, this knife is priced well.  Read Less

This shouldn't be necessary on a knife that sells at $100 plus.

This shouldn't be necessary on a knife that sells at $100 plus.  Read Less

But a darn fine knife for the price.

But a darn fine knife for the price.  Read Less

As a survival tool you work with, it's vastly overpriced.

As a survival tool you work with, it's vastly overpriced.  Read Less

Due on jan 29, arrived today, jan 19.

Due on jan 29, arrived today, jan 19.  Read Less

I cant wait to start packing with it and letting years of use turn it into a thing of beauty that hopefully my sons will fight ...  Read More

I cant wait to start packing with it and letting years of use turn it into a thing of beauty that hopefully my sons will fight over when i am gone.  Read Less

Beautiful, a real copy of the original kephart knife.

Beautiful, a real copy of the original kephart knife.  Read Less

The box was less than exciting (in fact it was dented when i received it).

The box was less than exciting (in fact it was dented when i received it).  Read Less

Came pretty sharp, after a good strop it was hair popping sharp.

Came pretty sharp, after a good strop it was hair popping sharp.  Read Less

As other reviews have noted, this is as close to a working replica of the original horace kephart knife as you can find anywhere.

As other reviews have noted, this is as close to a working replica of the original horace kephart knife as you can find anywhere.  Read Less

The becker bk62 comes as close to the original as i could find.

The becker bk62 comes as close to the original as i could find.  Read Less

While it isn't to most expensive or cheapest version, it might be almost the most faithful rendition.

While it isn't to most expensive or cheapest version, it might be almost the most faithful rendition.  Read Less

You can get a perfectly serviceable condor for a third the cost, or a similar old hickory for a sixth, or any number of knives ...  Read More

You can get a perfectly serviceable condor for a third the cost, or a similar old hickory for a sixth, or any number of knives that diverge further from the kephart shape.  Read Less