“Haiyan” **Coop shots added**

[Matthew Gregory]

Haven’t posted here in a while, and after talking to a friend about it, I figured I’d show my latest.
I’ve named this one “Haiyan”, and it features a 9-1/2” blade in Crucible CPM-Magnacut, .210” thick. Beveled spine, hand-finished satin flats with machine satin primary bevels for contrast. The titanium seppa has been heat anodized blue, with a touch of neko-gaki. Carbon fiber tsuba, Terotuf handle core with cobalt blue metallic rayskin, and Emperor’s node under carbon fiber tsukaito. Balances at my maker’s mark, and weighs 15 ounces.

A surprisingly nimble blade that looks big but feels light.

This one is awaiting a final edge, as well as a leather sheath by my bride, then off to SharpByCoop for his magic.

 

[Steven65]

Absolutely stunning piece Matt. The blue on black is fabulous. I can't wait to see Coop's pics.

 

[madcap_magician]

You think a guy can't get better, and then he does. AMAZING.

 

[jfk1110]

Abso-freakin-lutely gorgeous!

 

[Blues]

Beautiful piece of work.


(I look forward to the destruction tests. )

 

[J. Doyle]

Awesome buddy! Like the colors and materials. Really diggin' that seppa.

 

[billf]

not "traditional"....but definitely a fantastic 21st century update of a classic style. Details are spot on!

Bill

 

[i4Marc]

Handsome piece, Matt. Don't be a stranger.

 

[Barry H]

Really, really great! Thanks for sharing!

 

[Lorien]

your friend sounds like a smart person, it behooves you to take such good advice.
glad to see you posting your work here!

 

[Dusty One]

Perfection at its Best.....Beautiful piece !!

 

[Rick Marchand]

Everything flows perfectly.... nailed it, buddy! Can't wait to see what Jill does with it.... and Coop!

I told ya nobody would notice that you dropped the seppa and kicked it across the shop floor.... although you coulda tried buffing the scratches out.

 

[Bigfattyt]

Love this.

 

[gooeytek]

I wannit!

 

[Matthew Gregory]

Thanks for the kind words, everyone. I've been trying to limit my time in the digital arena. Just not good for anyone, I don't think, but the downside is that I worry that my absence offends others, especially my friends. It's my hope that they understand.

I promise to report back here after I get a shot of this one from Coop!

 

[madcap_magician]

The neko-gake combined with the cobalt and white rayskin make me think of a meteor shower for some reason. Just an amazing piece.

 

[TK Steingass]

Utsukushī sakuhin Matthew

 

[Rob_Angerer]

Great looking big blade with nice sweep. That front-on photo is a choice view...

 

[Matthew Gregory]

Thanks, buddy.

 

[Matthew Gregory]

At long last, I finally sent this one to SharpByCoop Coop for photos…