Simply stunning. This bold knife is a customized Kephart with an African blackwood handle, aged blade finish, and is also a little special without lanyard hole. Whoa! The Kephart style really goes with this handle matching…don’t you think? It seems that the “dog … Continue reading →
Hello, hello! Popping in to share a picture of one of the custom knives that headed out recently… It’s a ProSkinner! That richly colored handle is stained curly maple and the blade has been given a satin finish! The Past Work collection has been recently … Continue reading →
A couple new examples of custom Kephart knives have been added to the model page! One of my personal favorite handle materials for the Kephart is ironwood. It just looks right, doesn’t it? Thank you for visiting the blog! Lucas is busy … Continue reading →
…with some behind-the-scenes pictures from the shop! Thank you for stopping by! -Em
Continue reading →The knife that’s showcased today is this sleek custom Packer that’s just loaded with details! The sunset-tinted curly maple handle sets this design off just right. Added in with that spatter-finish on the blade, though, it sets the whole knife over the edge. … Continue reading →
This impressive custom set includes a Jack Pine Special (top) and a Woodsman Nessmuk model. Both knives have bright osage orange handles. The Jack Pine Special seen here is the option that has a 5 1/2-inch blade length and the blade is also … Continue reading →
Just a post to let you know of some changes to the site. First off, I’m in the process of adding approximate prices for the all the knives pictured on the Past Work page. In this way, you can quickly … Continue reading →
The Elk River, which is only minutes from our place, has been high with lots of rain this spring. It’s interesting to watch it change with the seasons. The Elk River Hunter model is a versatile cutting tool, that is … Continue reading →
This knife is a historically-inspired design that reminds me of the Southwest, and so has been called a Southwestern Trade Knife. I can see this on the trade blanket at a mountain man rendezvous, or at the side of a buffalo hunter. Tools, … Continue reading →
Well, here it is: Autumn 2013! Please feel free to check out the newly updated Past Work page and while you’re visiting, you are welcome to subscribe to the Lucas Forge newsletter (to the right). It’s easy and, by doing … Continue reading →