The wood on the front of that drawer is oak, but the other wood looks very much like poplar and that was a very common practice as the polar saved money in the production of those desks!
Very beautiful work. Knives of that time were typically less heavy-duty than these. They seem to have favored thinner stock. This was before men used knives for axe work.
Kephart did not use a saber grind. From what I understand he used a complex convex grind. The best way I can describe it is that the flat of the blade had a bit of a fish eye grind to it. Kephart inspired blades tend to be full flat grind, or Scandinavian grind. This is for mass production because such a complex grind is only able to be done by hand. It would also make the knife a $300+ dollar knife, from blade alone with OK fit and finish. Great fit and finish could make it a $500 knife. This in turn made the modern Kephart knife a simple knife with a spear point. I am fine with a saber grind (I am better with a high saber grind) because it makes for a general purpose knife (A one tool option), and the spine of the blade is very tough.
Best custom handmade knives out there!
I'm a knifemaker blacksmith in Texas, i really like your designs and workmanship ,good job brother, ps love the first one
Oh yes No one realizes how much work goes in to making a knife. 😮
The wood on the front of that drawer is oak, but the other wood looks very much like poplar and that was a very common practice as the polar saved money in the production of those desks!
Beautifully recreated heritage knives and a great presentation. Much appreciated. Thanks.
Very beautiful work. Knives of that time were typically less heavy-duty than these. They seem to have favored thinner stock. This was before men used knives for axe work.
That buffalo hunter is amazing!
Absolutely beautiful work. Well done sir!
Great looking knives
I like those knives🤩
Beautiful work
I would love to have one of your knives brother good job
Thanks Ed and You too Marie
Nice work Ed.
They look great. What kind of steel do you use?
knives are a wonder of human achievement.
Where can I find some of your knives and prices?
Awesome looking great video
www.martinknives.com (you can sign up there for email list) ... also facebook group: "martin knives survival tools and skills"
Ed you seem like a interesting guy like your work would like to purchase the buffalo hunter if possible thanks
Hi Kenny .... that was from a year ago. When I finish out knives I put them on my website: www.martinknives.com
Kephart didnt use a saber grind did he ?
Kephart did not use a saber grind.
From what I understand he used a complex convex grind. The best way I can describe it is that the flat of the blade had a bit of a fish eye grind to it.
Kephart inspired blades tend to be full flat grind, or Scandinavian grind. This is for mass production because such a complex grind is only able to be done by hand. It would also make the knife a $300+ dollar knife, from blade alone with OK fit and finish. Great fit and finish could make it a $500 knife.
This in turn made the modern Kephart knife a simple knife with a spear point.
I am fine with a saber grind (I am better with a high saber grind) because it makes for a general purpose knife (A one tool option), and the spine of the blade is very tough.