Behind the Scenes: Handle Blanks

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Lucas Forge, Custom Hunting Knives, Camping Knife, Custom Outdoor Knife, Nessmuk, Frontier Knives, Handmade KnivesThe sunlight streams in, warm upon the wood. Each block or set of scales is waiting to be transformed and become a part of a custom Lucas Forge knife. Will it be a Kephart? Or a Classic Hunter? It’s exciting to think of where this wood will travel when formed and ready to take its place in someone’s hand and serve.

Lucas Forge, Custom Hunting Knives, Camping Knife, Custom Outdoor Knife, Nessmuk, Frontier Knives, Handmade KnivesThe preparation of the blanks and hand-selection of your knife’s handle is undertaken with special care. Each piece of wood is unique, which means your custom knife will have a one-of-its-kind handle!

Lucas Forge, Custom Hunting Knives, Camping Knife, Custom Outdoor Knife, Nessmuk, Frontier Knives, Handmade KnivesThere are many natural woods available as a custom option for your knife. Curly maple, walnut, ironwood, mesquite, ash, oak, osage, redheart, hickory, rosewood, bacote…and more.

Lucas Forge, Custom Hunting Knives, Camping Knife, Custom Outdoor Knife, Nessmuk, Frontier Knives, Handmade KnivesHope you’ve enjoyed this little glimpse behind the scenes in the shop! Please feel free to check out the Custom Options here and the Lucas Forge knife models here.

Trekker Set: Micarta Lucas Forge Kephart

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Kephart, Lucas Forge, Lucas Forge Knives, Handmade Knives, Kephart Knife, Handmade Knives, USA Knifemaker, Camping Knife, Outdoor KnifeHello everyone! This Lucas Forge Kephart sports an olive green micarta handle, aged blade finish, brass pins, lanyard hole, and a custom Trekker sheath, complete with antler-handled firestarter.

Kephart, Lucas Forge, Lucas Forge Knives, Handmade Knives, Kephart Knife, Handmade Knives, USA Knifemaker, Camping Knife, Outdoor KnifeThe Lucas Forge Kephart has a standard overall length of 9 1/2 inches, with a 4 1/2-inch blade. If you’d like to see more specs, head over to the model page.
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Spotlight: Osage Jack Pine Jr.

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Jack Pine Knife, Lucas Forge, EDC Knives, Handmade Knives, Hand Forged Knives, Hunting Knife, Outdoor Knife, Frontier KnivesToday we’re shining the spotlight on the Jack Pine Jr. with a snazzy version that features an aged osage handle, brass pins/lanyard hole, an aged blade finish, Vine pattern filework, and a specialty two-way sheath! This design is so ideal as an everyday carry option, at 7 7/8 inches overall and with the comfortable palm swell in the handle.

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Powder River Comparison!

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If you like hunting knives with a traditional trade knife flair, the Powder River may be the design for you. It has a very traditional profile that’s exceedingly versatile for today’s outdoorsmen.

Today’s post takes a look at two custom Power River knives that are very similar, showing the variation in handle material and blade finishes.

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Both of these knives are the 5″ blade version of the Powder River model. Both have three three brass pins and no lanyard hole, a very traditional look! The first knife has the standard aged blade finish; the second knife has the hammer forged finish option. The first knife has thumb jimping added on the spine; the second knife doesn’t have any spine options.

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We hope you’ve enjoyed this comparison post. If you have any questions, or would like to see any additional comparisons between custom options or knife models, please leave us a comment. Thank you for all your support and interest!

Sears Nessmuk Reproduction

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Sears Nessmuk, Lucas Forge, Custom Hunting Knife, Nessmuk, Nessmuk Knife, Nessmuk Reproduction, Traditional Camping KnifeIn 1884, Mr. George Washington Sears (1821-1890) published his book, “Woodcraft and Camping.”

The book focused on ultra-light camping and in it, there’s a woodcut showing a double bit hatchet, a pocket knife, and sheath knife. This special edition Lucas Forge knife is made to be a close reproduction of that sheath knife.

Lucas’ version features an aged 1/8-inch, O-1 high carbon steel blade, a rustic antler handle, and three brass pins. In addition, this knife doesn’t have the usual Lucas Forge etch, but a special one: Sears Nessmuk By Lucas Forge.

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Sears Nessmuk, Lucas Forge, Custom Hunting Knife, Nessmuk, Nessmuk Knife, Nessmuk Reproduction, Traditional Camping KnifeToday we’re highlighting one of these special custom reproduction pieces. For more information on the Sears Nessmuk Reproduction, please write lucas@customhuntingknives.org. Thank you for your interest in traditional outdoor knives!