Box_Opener
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So, anyone put your cpk kephart to the test? What do you think? Pics appreciated.
No, I did check the cutting board
I've liked the DEK1 design since I first saw it, but I agree about the Kephart; it's not the most stylish of designs compared to most modern knives. After thinking about it a bit, that's actually why I decided to buy one. The rest of my CPKs are too nice to get all banged up. The Kephart started off sort of homely, so I won't feel bad getting it dirty.I have been eyeing the Kephart harder after initially passing over it in favor of the DEK1 - kind like ignoring the suv and eyeing the lambo. But I've been doing more research on the Kephart, and the more I research, the more I am impressed with it's utility. Its a homely design (IMO), but there is something respectful about that, in that its got nothing but sheer performance to lean on. I like that.
After seeing another comment in another thread about the 'bushcrafti-ness' of the Kephart, a thought emerged: would it make more sense to switch steels on the two knives being offered in the Friday sales? D3V for the DEK1 and AEB-L for the Kephart? The idea being you can sharpen your AEB-L Kephart on a river stone out in the bush a whole lot easier than a knife in 3V, and the stainless property marries well with the idea of the knife living in the woods.
I initially wasn't that interested in either the DEK1 in AEB-L or a Kephart at all. But a DEK1 in D3V and an AEB-L Kephart? I can get behind both of those. Thoughts?
Haven’t done much with it yet.
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It did do a fine job on a tater this morning
Apple this afternoon
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I don’t feel any resistance normally felt on a knife this thick cutting potato or apple, a testament to Nathans blade grind.
Today is the day!People ahead of and behind me in the pre order have shipped. I can feel it, fellas. It must be soooon!
Received ours! Celebrations have erupted all over the farm. Wood is being whittled and carved.Today is the day!
Me too, it’s pretty damn hard E.I'm trying to ignore this thread...
I'm trying to ignore this thread...
You do realize I can't hear you...don't you? Go away, Roland. Do it now!Go for it, B. I for one could not resist .... love the idea of a super practical but understated knife. D3V still available on the website
Oh c'mon. I jumped. All the cool kids are doing it!You do realize I can't hear you...don't you? Go away, Roland. Do it now!
I'm trying to hold out until I know if the nerve issues in my right ring and pinky fingers abate. Otherwise, I might have already fallen overboard. Might...I say. I'm a man known for his strong will power when it comes to edged tools.Oh c'mon. I jumped. All the cool kids are doing it!