Vintage Kephart

Traditional Walnut Vintage KephartThe Kephart knife design is one that is steeped in history! This special, handcrafted cutting tool from Lucas Forge is a reproduction of the Colclesser brothers’ Kephart knife pattern of long ago.

  • The overall length of this model is traditional: approximately 9 inches long, blade about 4 1/2 inches. The Vintage Kephart can also be ordered with a 5-inch blade.
  • The knife’s signature profile is a straight top-line and a blade of O-1 high carbon tool steel, 1/8-inch thick…
  • The blade comes standard with a convex grind for a traditional look, or you can have your knife customized with a flat grind. The example shown above has a flat grind.
  • The Vintage Kephart comes standard with an aged blade finish…or you may wish to upgrade to a hammer-forged finish, or satin finish.
  • Three brass pins are also standard. Mosaic pins are available as an upgrade. This model does not have a lanyard hole for a more traditional look, but you can add a lanyard hole as a custom option.
  • Comes in your choice of handle! The Vintage Kephart pictured above has a classic walnut handle. Traditional woods like walnut and curly maple make great choices.
  • Each knife also comes complete with its own handcrafted vertical-carry leather belt sheath. Or, upgrade to the Trekker sheath!

The Vintage Kephart model’s base price is $245.

To order your own custom Vintage Kephart, please fill out the form below. If you’re interested in something you don’t see here, please visit the Custom Options page or direct your questions to the email address below.

Important! Please note that I require a non-refundable $25.00 deposit when taking a custom knife order online. By using the PayPal button below, you will be placing a custom knife order and paying the deposit. At this time the expected delivery for custom orders is about 18 months from order date. An email will be sent to let you know when your order is ready. Thank you!

Order Form for Custom Vintage Kephart Knife



Handle Choice

Blade Length and Finish

Blade Grind Choice

Spine Options

Sheath Choice

Other Custom Option Choices?

Any Special Instructions?



Before you click the button above…Please note that I require a non-refundable $25.00 deposit when taking a custom knife order online. By using the PayPal button above, you will be placing a custom knife order and paying the deposit. At this time the expected delivery for custom orders is about 18 months from order date. An email will be sent to let you know when your order is ready. Thank you!

If you like the looks of the Vintage Kephart, you may also be interested in checking out the Lucas Forge Kephart, a fresh but authentic take on this classic knife design!

What is the difference between the Vintage Kephart and the Lucas Forge Kephart?
The Vintage Kephart model was designed to be a close reproduction of the original Kephart knife. The Lucas Forge version follows the same design type with a few tweaks that make it a bit beefier overall and a fresh take on the design for today’s outdoorsman.

How do the two models compare? Great question!

The Lucas Forge Kephart is a little wider and longer. It has a 1 1/4″ blade width as opposed to the Vintage Kephart’s 1″ blade width. The overall length of the Lucas Forge Kephart is 9 1/2 inches. The overall length of the Vintage Kephart is 9 inches.

Both designs have a 4 1/2 inch blade. This means that the total handle length (not just the grip) on the Lucas Forge Kephart is 5″ long; on the Vintage Kephart the total handle length is 4 1/2 inches.

The Lucas Forge Kephart comes standard with 3 brass pins and a lanyard hole. The Vintage Kephart comes standard with 3 brass pins, no lanyard hole for a more traditional look.

The Lucas Forge comes standard with a flat grind. The Vintage comes standard with a convex grind.

So, in summary, the Lucas Forge version has a bit of a beefier look and feel, whereas the Vintage is a bit more slim, yet traditional. Both are excellent choices for a hunting/bushcrafting knife. Thanks for your interest!

Custom Axes, Custom Hunting Knives, Lucas Forge, Wolf Valley ForgeIf you are interested in Kephart’s tool philosophy, you won’t want to miss this Kephart reproduction collaboration! Here you see the Vintage Kephart knife, made by Lucas Forge, and the Kephart Reproduction Axe, made by Ike of Wolf Valley Forge. Order your own custom, working set of historic reproductions!

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Thank you for visiting the Lucas Forge website! If you have any questions, please contact lucas@customhuntingknives.org. If you have a question about a certain knife that is pictured here, please reference its number when writing (example: VK-1). Thank you again for looking!

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Above: (VK-12) This Vintage Kephart is suited up right with a walnut handle, brass hardware, and the hammer-forged blade finish.

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Above: (VK-11) Custom-option lanyard hole and thumb jimping added. The handle is beautiful, heavy-grain aged oak.

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Ironwood Vintage KephartAbove: (VK-9) This fancy Vintage Kephart has a hammer-forged blade finish, ironwood handle, and a trio of mosaic pins.

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Vintage Kephart, Kephart, Custom Kephart Knife, Custom Hunting Knives, Lucas Forge Kephart KnivesAbove: (VK-3) This custom Vintage Kephart features a stunning ironwood handle, aged finish, brass hardware, and a Trekker sheath.

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