This custom Vintage Nessmuk keeps the tradition going strong with an aged blade, elk antler handle, and three brass pins. Happy trails!
Set: Fancy Oak Frontiers!
It’s a pleasure to spotlight this beautiful set of custom knives! Here we have a combination of Large and Small Frontiers, with matching fancy oak handles, brass hardware, and aged blade finishes.
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The Lucas Forge Kephart
Once a Kephart gets into your hand, I believe you’ll see why this style has stood the test of time. For an outdoor knife with a traditional twist, consider the Lucas Forge Kephart. The Lucas Forge version adds a subtle play on the original design, giving a little bit more heft to the profile. Today we’re taking a look at the details of this popular model.
The Lucas Forge Kephart measures in at about 9 1/2 inches overall, with a blade about 4 1/2 inches long. It can also be ordered with a 5-inch blade, which gives an overall length of 10 inches.
The blade is constructed out of O-1 high carbon steel that holds a keen edge and if you go for the standard, you’ll get a fine aged finish on it. Or, order something even more customized and choose from a polished satin finish or a textured hammer-forged finish!
The Lucas Forge Kephart looks handsome is a multitude of different handle materials and there are many example pictures on the site for inspiration. Curly maple, such as the example in our post today, is a popular and winning choice! This is paired with three brass pins and a lanyard hole…or you can go deluxe with a mosaic pin upgrade.
A handcrafted leather sheath comes along with each knife, and this model’s also compatible with the Trekker sheath.
This knife has a well-balanced, straightforward style with plenty of size and cutting edge for a wide variety of projects! Check out more Kephart pictures here!
Spotlight: Beefy Ironwood ProSkinner
Today we’re featuring a special beefed-up version of the ProSkinner. It has a stainless blade, three stainless bolt sets, and subtle red handle liners in a beautiful ironwood handle that takes in the guard.
This special-edition ProSkinner looks like it might be an ideal kitchen knife, in addition to serving as a skinner. Have an idea for your own dream knife? Contact lucas@customhuntingknives.org to discuss it. Thanks for visiting the blog!
Spotlight: Micarta Woodsman Nessmuk Trekker Set
Check out this custom Woodsman Nessmuk! It’s outfitted with an aged blade, olive green micarta handle, mosaic pins, two sections of thumb jimping along the spine, and a handcrafted Trekker sheath with a matching firesteel.
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A Look at the Classic Hunter
We’re kicking things off with a look at the Classic Hunter knife model specs!
The Classic Hunter is 9 1/2 inches overall, with a 4 1/2 inch, O-1 high carbon steel blade. A beautifully polished satin blade finish is the standard with this model, or it can be custom ordered with a blued/aged finish, such as the custom example shown in this post!
The Classic Hunter has a fine brass guard and standard brass bolt hardware, or you can order the upgrade for 3/16″ mosaic pins for a fancier look. The brass on this knife will mellow and age beautifully with proper care.
As with all Lucas Forge models, this knife can be customized with a wide variety of handle choices. Stabilized walnut (as seen in our example here!) is a popular material.
The Classic Hunter comes with a custom-fitted leather sheath, or you can swap out a snap sheath or Trekker sheath to accompany your knife.
Whatever options you choose, you’ll find the Classic Hunter to be a solid choice as an outdoor blade – delivering reliable service with heirloom-quality style.
Happy New Year…and Knives are Available!
Hello everyone; we hope 2021 is getting off to a great start for each one of you!
There is a selection of available knives that have just been released on the site, so you may want to check them out here! Below you’ll find some reverse and detail shots.
Thanks for stopping by today! Stay tuned for a new schedule of posts coming up soon…spotlighting individual custom knives, new specials, model profiles, and more.
Have an idea for us? Please leave a comment! Thanks!
Gift Set: Elk River Hunters
These four handsome Elk River Hunters are part of a set of custom knives ordered as gifts. They share design, curly maple handles, mosaic pin trios, Classic Pattern filework, and aged blade finishes. Three of them are also personalized with initials in the spine.
Thank you for all your support and interest. Have a great day!
Christmas Day Spotlight
Merry Christmas!
In today’s feature, a striking box elder burl handle adorns this Woodsman Nessmuk.
We wish to thank each one of you for all of your kind support and enthusiasm during the past year. We hope everyone has a peaceful Christmas and New Year season, and a wonderful 2021 ahead.
Merry Christmas!
During this special season, We celebrate the hope of all people everywhere, the birth of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
” Now there were in the same country shepherds living out in the fields, keeping watch over their flock by night. And behold, an angel of the Lord stood before them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were greatly afraid. Then the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid, for behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy which will be to all people. For there is born to you this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord.” ” Luke 2:8-11
I hope and pray that you will know the peace, hope and joy that Jesus Christ brings, during this season and all through the year.
Thank you to everyone for your kind support and encouragement throughout 2020. It is truly appreciated!
May God bless you all,
Lucas