Last year I was looking for a good camping knife. Didn't have a lot of qualifications, but I wanted to try 3V steel and had long admired curly maple handles. So I was pleasantly surprised to find Matt's knives. Ordered the 4" "Wilderness Utility." Haven't had a chance to use it camping yet, but I have batoned through a small pumpkin and some tough squash. 
Here's some pics (Sorry they're so huge. I just pasted the imgur links):
I've really been enjoying the knife in the kitchen and for some home maintenance, but can't wait to bring it into the woods. The blade came razor sharp, the handle fits my hand perfectly, and the design details make it a pleasure to look at. The wood and sheath are unstained and should age nicely. The 4" doesn't include the finger choil, which adds about 3/4".
On my request, the sheath was based loosely on one of Daniel Winkler's, but this just has kydex covered in leather (no felt). I wanted the natural look of leather but the security of kydex. Turns out, Winkler had been a bit of a mentor to Matt when he started making knives. The sheath was actually made by Jim Carlon, a friend of Matt's and Vietnam vet who lost half a foot in the war. His initials and half foot stamp are on the sheath.
Thanks for a great knife and sheath, Matt and Jim! I'll be getting a lot of good use out of this knife over the years, as will my kids!

Here's some pics (Sorry they're so huge. I just pasted the imgur links):






I've really been enjoying the knife in the kitchen and for some home maintenance, but can't wait to bring it into the woods. The blade came razor sharp, the handle fits my hand perfectly, and the design details make it a pleasure to look at. The wood and sheath are unstained and should age nicely. The 4" doesn't include the finger choil, which adds about 3/4".
On my request, the sheath was based loosely on one of Daniel Winkler's, but this just has kydex covered in leather (no felt). I wanted the natural look of leather but the security of kydex. Turns out, Winkler had been a bit of a mentor to Matt when he started making knives. The sheath was actually made by Jim Carlon, a friend of Matt's and Vietnam vet who lost half a foot in the war. His initials and half foot stamp are on the sheath.
Thanks for a great knife and sheath, Matt and Jim! I'll be getting a lot of good use out of this knife over the years, as will my kids!
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