{"product_id":"slicknives-kepper-5-brown-jre","title":"SlicKnives Kepper 5 - Brown JRE Industries Sheath - Camp and Bushcraft Knife Based on Horace Kephart's Blade Profile","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSimply the \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(165, 173, 149);\"\u003eSlicK\u003c\/span\u003eest Camp Knife Around\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ci\u003e \u003csup\u003eTM\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ci\u003eKepper \u003csub\u003e5\u003c\/sub\u003e\u003csup\u003e \u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/i\u003eKey Features:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eCrafted from tough, highly corrosion-resistant Sandvik 14c28n steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eSlicey full tang multi-use drop point flat ground blade with 90-degree spine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eGrippy non-removable hand-shaped brown linen micarta handle with hole for a lanyard\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eJimping along the spine in front of the handle when extra grip is needed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003ePremium JRE Industries brown leather vertical belt carry sheath with dangler and 5\/16\" ferro rod loop - ferro rod included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eBuilt to handle a variety of camp duties, process game, and to slice up ingredients for dinner\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eSlicKnives’ \u003ci\u003eKepper \u003csub\u003e5\u003c\/sub\u003e \u003csup\u003eTM\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e 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, \u003ci\u003eCamping and Woodcraft\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eTo be clear, the \u003ci\u003eKepper \u003csub\u003e5\u003c\/sub\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eKephart’s classic sheath knife was developed over years of perfecting it while in the field.\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eOur \u003ci\u003eKepper \u003csub\u003e5\u003c\/sub\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e embodies the proven capabilities that you expect from Kephart’s blade profile along with new features sure to make the \u003ci\u003eKepper \u003csub\u003e5\u003c\/sub\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e one of your favorite fixed blade knives.\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eTake it with you and you’ll always have a blade that gets work done!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eDesigned 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.\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eThe 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.\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe \u003ci\u003eKepper \u003csub\u003e5\u003c\/sub\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e comes super-sharp right out of the box with a full flat grind and a secondary beveled edge for strength and years of service.\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eWe’ve included jimping along the spine in front of the Ricasso for positive handling during tough jobs.\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eIts 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.\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eAnd 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eBrown linen micarta with a thin black liner 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.\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eThe hand-fitted non-removable ergonomic grip is mounted to the \u003ci\u003eKepper \u003csub\u003e5\u003c\/sub\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou’ll love the premium dark brown leather sheath made in the U.S.A. by JRE Industries to protect your \u003ci\u003eKepper \u003csub\u003e5\u003c\/sub\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e keeping it at the ready for the next task.\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eThe quality hand-made sheath allows for vertical belt carry.\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eSlicKnives is positive that you’ll be happy with this quality knife – pick one up to round out your cutting tool ensemble today!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ci\u003eKepper \u003csub\u003e5\u003c\/sub\u003e\u003csup\u003e \u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/i\u003eSpecifications:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eBlade Length: 5\" (12.7 cm)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eHandle Length: 4.875\" (12.3 cm)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eOverall Length: 9.875\" (25 cm)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eBlade Material: Sandvik 14c28n Stainless Steel\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eBlade Thickness: 0.156\" (3.96 mm)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eBlade Hardness: 60-61\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eBlade Style: Drop Point\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eBlade Grind: Full flat grind with secondary beveled edge\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eBlade Finish: Satin\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eHandle Material: Brown Linen Micarta\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eSheath: JRE Industries Belt Carry Brown Leather with Dangler\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eKnife Weight: 8 Oz. (227 g)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eKnife with Sheath and Ferro Rod Weight: 12 Oz. (340 g)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003ePackaged Weight: 18 Oz. 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