Chefget
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I get a folder or two passing through my grubby little hands during the course of a year...sometimes, after a while, a new folder is like another chardonnay; yea, yea, well made, lovely...
But every once and a while there's that spicy zinfandel, deep and complex syrah, incredible Oregon pinot..something really different that leaves you appreciating the art!
Devon Thomas Stainless damascus (arrived beautifully sharp), incredibly finished handles with a pattern that follows the damascus of the blade. The handles are thin yet with no flex whatsoever.
The attention to detail is indicative of a seasoned knifemaker. Note the picture below; most knives have a gap in the bolster when the knife is closed
Notice the Cucchiara (at 12:00) has the blade aligned with the top of the bolster (unlike the Osbourne, Pease and Harkin). Nice.
The star of the show is the grind! Again, an original blade shape is great to see, and this is a good one. It is similar in spirit to another great grind by Mauricio Dobruski...
We've all handled 'early attempts' at folders from knifemakers...this is not what is being produced by Matt. I would put this piece up against any framelock I have handled to date; without a doubt my favorite so far. Strong words, I know, and it does leave me curious how Matt could blow past so many that have been, shall we say, less fortunate in their early folder endeavors...
Great job Matt, I'm afraid that the T1's going to have to stay home for a bit while this is the EDC!
-Michael
But every once and a while there's that spicy zinfandel, deep and complex syrah, incredible Oregon pinot..something really different that leaves you appreciating the art!
Devon Thomas Stainless damascus (arrived beautifully sharp), incredibly finished handles with a pattern that follows the damascus of the blade. The handles are thin yet with no flex whatsoever.
The attention to detail is indicative of a seasoned knifemaker. Note the picture below; most knives have a gap in the bolster when the knife is closed
Notice the Cucchiara (at 12:00) has the blade aligned with the top of the bolster (unlike the Osbourne, Pease and Harkin). Nice.
The star of the show is the grind! Again, an original blade shape is great to see, and this is a good one. It is similar in spirit to another great grind by Mauricio Dobruski...
We've all handled 'early attempts' at folders from knifemakers...this is not what is being produced by Matt. I would put this piece up against any framelock I have handled to date; without a doubt my favorite so far. Strong words, I know, and it does leave me curious how Matt could blow past so many that have been, shall we say, less fortunate in their early folder endeavors...
Great job Matt, I'm afraid that the T1's going to have to stay home for a bit while this is the EDC!
-Michael
