You’re doing well, Rick; I’m glad that the stroke was a “mini”. How did they
find out, or did you tell them?
And although I’ve never heard of the Kephart, your handiwork looks excellent
and I’d be glad to buy it off you.
Chris
On 12 Oct 2014, at 19:11, Rick Beckrich <ribec@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>
> http://zone-10.com/tope2/main.php?g2_itemId=14705
>
> This from a thrift store butcher knife - "ForgeCraft High Carbon" -
> that's been kicking about in my 'to-do' box for over 10-years.
> Just knew I'd have a use for it someday. ;o) Anyway, in staying with
> the surgeons orders* to avoid any strenuous activity, I've been putzing
> in my workshop as you can no doubt tell.
>
> Probably of interest to bushcrafters or re-enactors only: Rather than
> loose the original taper to the blade, I shortened this one from the
> rear. After tempering the shank and redrilling holes, I fitted new
> handles of black walnut (from one our trees) reshaped the blade to
> proper spear point and blued/blackened the blade. Obvious deviations
> from a 'true' Kephart are the rounded rectangular cross-section of my
> grips - his were almost cylinder round - that and the square butt.
> Kephart's was rounded.
>
> *Just for fun, I had a mini-stroke last month and they discovered 75%
> blockage in both Carotid arteries. Had one stent put in earlier this
> month and the second one this past Wednesday. Both went well, and as of
> today I'm up and about (slowly) and feeling great... better'n new in
> fact. I'll admit - it does feel strange to celebrate your 83rd birthday
> in a hospital bed. Anyway, finished this knife this morning. I like it.
> Think I'll keep this one for myself. Now to make a sheath for it.
> Cheers to all, Rick
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