SlicKnives Kepper 5 - Black - Camp and Bushcraft Knife Based on Horace Kephart's Blade Profile

Simply the SlicKest Camp Knife Around ^TM

Kepper ₅ Key Features:

• Crafted from tough, highly corrosion-resistant Sandvik 14c28n steel
• Slicey multi-use drop point flat ground blade with 90-degree spine
• Grippy hand-shaped black canvas micarta handle with hole for a lanyard
• Jimping along the spine in front of the handle when extra grip is needed
• Premium black leather vertical belt carry sheath with 5/16" ferro rod loop - ferro rod included
• Built to handle a variety of camp duties, process game, and to slice up ingredients for dinner
  
• Left hand sheaths are available - drop us a note in the "Order special instructions" during checkout if you prefer to receive a left-handed sheath

SlicKnives’ Kepper ₅ ^TM is part of our Premium SlicKnives series with a drop point blade profile based on Horace Kephart’s proven sheath knife that was part of his cutting tools ensemble discussed in his book, Camping and Woodcraft.  To be clear, the Kepper ₅ is not intended to be a clone of Horace Kephart’s knife – we just love the blade profile that he created and this is our take on his tried and true sheath knife.

Kephart’s classic sheath knife was developed over years of perfecting it while in the field.  Our Kepper ₅ embodies the proven capabilities that you expect from Kephart’s blade profile along with new features sure to make the Kepper ₅ one of your favorite fixed blade knives.  Take it with you and you’ll always have a blade that gets work done!

Designed in the U.S. and hand made from Sandvik 14c28n stainless steel by our expert knife making partners in Albacete, Spain, you’ll be able to rely upon its toughness with an edge that holds up and is easy to keep sharp.  The 5” blade length and comfortable grip will make it your go-to knife for various camp chores, processing game, and making dinner after a day in the field. 

The Kepper ₅ comes super-sharp right out of the box with a full flat grind and a secondary beveled edge for strength and years of service.  We’ve included jimping along the spine in front of the Ricasso for positive handling during tough jobs.  Its 90-degree spine is perfect for shaving your fatwood onto your fire set prior to striking the included ferro rod to get your fire started.  And since it’s made with quality stainless steel, you won’t need to worry about the edge or blade corroding at the end of the day.

Black canvas micarta next to the full-tang blade provides a grippy, hand-sculpted foundation that’s sure to please over a day’s work, even when it gets wet.  The hand-fitted ergonomic grip is mounted to the Kepper ₅ with three sets of stainless screws for durability and includes a buterola that’s ready for you to install a safety cord / lanyard or brightly colored length of paracord for improved visibility if you so choose.

You’ll love the premium black leather sheath to protect your Kepper ₅ keeping it at the ready for the next task.  The quality hand-made sheath allows for vertical belt carry.  The sheath also includes a loop to carry your ferro rod that we’ve included, so that you have one close at hand when you need to build a fire quickly.

SlicKnives is positive that you’ll be happy with this quality knife – pick one up to round out your cutting tool ensemble today!

Kepper ₅ Specifications:

Blade Length: 5" (12.7 cm)

Handle Length: 4.875" (12.3 cm)

Overall Length: 9.875" (25 cm)

Blade Material: Sandvik 14c28n Stainless Steel

Blade Thickness: 0.156" (3.96 mm)

Blade Hardness: 60-61

Blade Style: Drop Point

Blade Grind: Full flat grind with secondary beveled edge

Blade Finish: Satin

Handle Material: Black Canvas Micarta

Sheath: Belt Carry Black Leather

Knife Weight: 8 Oz. (227 g)

Knife with Sheath and Ferro Rod Weight: 12 Oz. (340 g)

Packaged Weight: 18 Oz. (510 g)

SKU: SK5KKBLKL

UPC: 850066675045

Knife and Premium Leather Sheath Made in Spain

Ferro Rod Assembled in the USA from Materials Imported from China