Making/Modifying a knife for Dave Canterbury

DgitlRedBeard

DgitlRedBeard

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You guys are not going to believe this one. I have been working on a series of YouTube videos of how to modify an Old Hickory 7" butcher knife into a Kephart style knife. I posted one as a response to Dave's YouTube video Bulletproof Bushcraft on a Budget Part 1 . He liked my video so much that he actually sent me a message about it and posted it on one of his Facebook groups.

Here is a snippet from one of his messages to me.

Okay brother I don't say this often but that video Impressed me, So much that I would love to have a Kephart made from OH just like that ...
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So the long and short of it is that I am going to be making/modifying a knife for Dave Canterbury. I can not tell you guys how excited I am about this.

Here is my original thread about the project, where I posted the YouTube videos. http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php/1086248-Kephart-Knife-DIY-Old-Hickory-Project?p=12388729

Here are a few photos from my original Old Hickory Modification

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Man there's just nothing NOT to like about that. Fantastic. I am going to get me some OH knives here soon.
 
Very nice mods! :thumbup: Have seen the OH's modded into Nessmuks many times before, but never into a Kephart. Very, very nice job.

And...just to get it out of the way...shame about the events leading to Canterbury's departure from the tv show.
 
Thanks for the positive comments. I am just finishing up the final work on the knives now. I did three and figured I would let him pick his favorite.
 
I totally don't get the milling on the blade, but it looks really cool!

You did an excellent job of reviving a blade. You know, you should say how you did it, though. I hear that some people are interested in those details:D
 
I would be happy to explain any part of the knife modification. Was there anything in particular you were interested in?
 
Dave Canterbury is a wilderness survival instructor who co-stared on a Discovery Channel series called Dual Survivor for two seasons. He also does a lot of YouTube videos about wilderness survival and bushcraft.
 
I have the same knife and carried it for years. I made a duct tape sheath and duct taped the handle but still an awesome knife. I found it in an old burned out house.
 
flatblackcapo said:
Very nice looking mod ! Can't say I know who this Canterbury guy is though.
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Kudos to the OP, and I agree that's an awesome knife and project. As for who Canterbury is, he's many things. One of the things he is is a guy who lied about his military service record, claiming to be a sniper, ranger school, etc. In reality, he was an ID clerk. That's why he was asked to leave Dual Survivor. I have no respect for him.
 
Dave Canterbury aside, that is an outstanding job you did on the Kephart conversion. Hat's off to you.
 
Magnaminous_G said:
Kudos to the OP, and I agree that's an awesome knife and project. As for who Canterbury is, he's many things. One of the things he is is a guy who lied about his military service record, claiming to be a sniper, ranger school, etc. In reality, he was an ID clerk. That's why he was asked to leave Dual Survivor. I have no respect for him.
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Didn't he do an open apology video? In any case his history is not really relevant to the thread imo.

I'm happy for you op. :) Very cool to be recognized by someone you respect!

Funny that this came back up. I was at my brother in laws house a couple of days ago and noticed an OH knife in a cabinet that he had displayed as a part of the decor (he's a goat roper) and thought of your mod. ;)
 
I personally wouldn't do a damn thing for Low Life - Bottom Feeder Dave!!!
But then again, I served for 12yrs. To us vets (espically us combat vets) it really hits a nerve when someone lies about their military service!!!

Nice knife though.
 
It's a solid mod and a solid platform. It's good to get the kudo's regardless of who. I don't think you really need to hear my opinions of some individual. I'm just excited to see where this goes for ya.
 
Thanks for the positive comments about the knife guys. I did not realize people had such strong negative feelings toward Dave. I understand why some people are upset. I am not a military veteran and thank those who are for their service. I have made mistakes in my life and think most people deserve a second chance. Just my thoughts not trying to stir the pot.
 
Great job, and well executed. After watching your vids, I keep eyeballing the old Dexter 6" cleaver hanging in the corner.
 
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