Spotlight: Curly Maple Packer

Posted on April 7, 2023 by Lucas Forge

Packer Knife, Pack Knife, Lucas Forge, Camp Knife, Hunting Knife, Field Dressing Knife, Deer Hunting Knife, Trail Knife, Game KnifeWe’re stopping by today to showcase this custom Packer. With a curly maple handle, aged 4-inch blade option, brass bolts + lanyard hole, and Classic filework along the spine, this is a classy working knife.

Thank you for your interest!

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Walnut Hog Hunter

Posted on April 4, 2023 by Lucas Forge

Hog Hunting Knife, Hog Sticker, Custom Hog Hunting Knife, Hog Knife, Lucas Forge, Custom Hunting Knives, Hand Forged KnivesCheck out this Hog Hunter, a stunning custom piece! The details include a classic walnut handle, hammer forged blade, three brass bolts, lanyard hole, thumb jimping and sharpened top edge.
This is a serious hunting knife.

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Spotlight: Ironwood Lucas Forge Kephart

Posted on March 31, 2023 by Lucas Forge

Lucas Forge Kephart, Hunting Knives, High Carbon Steel Knives, Camping Knife KephartHello everyone! Today’s post features a Lucas Forge Kephart with a gorgeous ironwood handle, aged blade finish, and brass pins and lanyard hole.

Lucas Forge Kephart, Hunting Knives, High Carbon Steel Knives, Camping Knife KephartHope you have a wonderful day out there!

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Hammer Forged Prairie Skinner

Posted on March 28, 2023 by Lucas Forge

Prairie Skinner, Hand Forged Skinning Knife, Skinner Knife, Lucas Forge, Hunting Knives, Handmade Belt Knife, Hand Forged Knives, USA Made KnivesThis special knife is a custom rendition of the Prairie Skinner with a buckskin curly maple handle, hammer forged blade finish, and brass bolts!

Prairie Skinner, Hand Forged Skinning Knife, Skinner Knife, Lucas Forge, Hunting Knives, Handmade Belt Knife, Hand Forged Knives, USA Made KnivesThank you for visiting the Lucas Forge blog today.

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Behind the Scenes: Handle Blanks

Posted on March 24, 2023 by Lucas Forge

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.

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Spotlight: Aged Bone Powder River

Posted on March 21, 2023 by Lucas Forge

Powder River, Trade Knife, Lucas Forge, Custom Hunting Knives, High Carbon Knives, Mountain Man Knife, Frontier KnifeA beautiful custom Powder River knife with an aged bone handle, aged 5-inch blade, mosaic pins, and Classic filework along the spine.

Powder River, Trade Knife, Lucas Forge, Custom Hunting Knives, High Carbon Knives, Mountain Man Knife, Frontier KnifePowder River, Trade Knife, Lucas Forge, Custom Hunting Knives, High Carbon Knives, Mountain Man Knife, Frontier KnifeHave a great day!

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Trekker Set: Micarta Lucas Forge Kephart

Posted on March 17, 2023 by Lucas Forge

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.
Thanks for stopping by the blog!

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Spotlight: Ironwood Belt Knife

Posted on March 14, 2023 by Lucas Forge

Belt Knife, Lucas Forge, Custom Hunting Knives, Texas Knife, Handmade Knives, High Carbon Steel Knives, Bowie KnifeIt’s a special ironwood belt knife, folks! This unique knife features a gorgeous ironwood handle, satin blade finish, brass pins and lanyard hole, plus a lone star pin. Dramatic!

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Spotlight: Stabilized Walnut Trapper

Posted on March 10, 2023 by Lucas Forge

Trapper, Trapper Knife, Lucas Forge, Custom Hunting Knives, Belt Knife, Camping Knife, Custom Trapping KnifeHello everyone! I hope your day is going well. This custom Trapper features a stabilized walnut handle, satin blade finish, and three mosaic pins. A working knife with a refined look!

Thanks for stopping by!

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Spotlight: Osage Jack Pine Jr.

Posted on March 7, 2023 by Lucas Forge

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.

Jack Pine Knife, Lucas Forge, EDC Knives, Handmade Knives, Hand Forged Knives, Hunting Knife, Outdoor Knife, Frontier KnivesLearn more here! Thanks for visiting the blog!

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