KA-BAR Becker Kephart Fixed Blade Knife - Walnut Handle

The BK62 represents a direct link to the forefather of American Woodcraft, Mr. Horace Depart himself. His tome Camping and Woodcraft (first published in 1906) is still required reading for modern bush crafters and outdoorsmen. Ethan Becker, the founder of Becker Knife & Tool, has reintroduced and brought up to date his best-selling models, including the BK62, which is a versatile blade that will find its way into the kit of campers, hikers, and bush crafters alike.

The 5" spear point blade of the BK62 is a bush craft classic, thanks to its versatility. This was the knife Depart designed and used to do everything, from wood carving to skinning to food prep and everything in between. The edge itself comes all the way back to the handle scales, ensuring maximum utility. The full flat grind makes it a terrific slicer and works well for virtually any task imaginable. A slight sedge at the spine makes the blade more efficient by reducing drag when cutting through soft or fibrous materials such as vines or large game.

KA-BAR's fantastic 1095CV steel works great in the field, with plenty of toughness and edge retention. It lacks a coating, but the stonewashed finish offers a modicum the corrosion resistance (although it will still patina) for the steel, as well as minimizes the appearance of scratches after years of service. The handles are bolt-on in typical Becker fashion, but the scales are made of walnut wood for a classic look and warm feel. The handles are slim but hand filling, and a swell at the front enables excellent purchase for pinch grips and when choking up for fine work. A tapered tang makes for perfect composure, with the balance point hitting right at the index finger.

Also included is a period accurate brown leather sheath for easy and secure carry. What worked 100 years ago still works today. Ethan Becker, the founder of Becker Knife & Tool, spent as much time as possible in the outdoors testing a variety of equipment and knife designs, and also works to expand his primitive and outdoor skills. He collaborated with KA-BAR in 2008 and has reintroduced and brought up to date his best selling models.

The BK62 is a versatile blade that will find its way into the kit of campers, hikers and bush crafters alike. As Mr. Becker likes to say about this design, "There is nothing you don't need on this knife, and everything you need is there." Ethan Becker's products, the BK&T line, have gone a long way to making these now popular all-black knives in demand.

Specifications: - Blade Length: 5.125" - Closed Length: 4.563" - Overall Length: 9.688" - Blade Material: 1095 Coven Carbon Steel - Blade Thickness: 0.158" - Blade Hardness: 56-58HRC - Blade Style: Spear Point - Blade Grind: Flat - Blade Finish: Stonewash - Handle Material: Walnut Wood - Sheath Material: Leather - Weight: 6.4 oz. - Designer: Ethan Becker

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