Matt Gregory- 'I'll get you, my pretty!'

Thanks, guys! I've promised Roger that I'll shape and contour the next handle, as this style drives him crazy unless it's ivory or stag.

Needs more mass to be an effective brush trimmer though... this one was meant for slicing meat! Lorien, consider making one of Joey's KongBall targets and have at it - you'll really get a chance at seeing why it's so light and effortless to direct! Makes a long blade like this easy for a little guy like me to wield it with some semblance of control, and still plenty of velocity to penetrate softer materials.

Before shipping it to you, I took the liberty of scuffing the back edge across a sharpening stone to blunt it a bit - shouldn't take much work to bring it back to tip-top, but I didn't want either of us running into legal issues, as I have no familiarity with double edge law in CA. Normally I'd have that just as sharp as the main edge.

Judging from what I saw in the video, there should be NO edge deformation issues. Alder isn't hard enough to cause problems, and you didn't run into anything silly. Previous to final finish on this knife, I took it with me for a jaunt in my beloved forestry and tested its mettle (or is it metal? ;) ) against MY area's Alder - the dreaded creeping wild grape vines that can get to outrageous sizes in the North East tropical rainforests of my home. They're kind of sinewy and tough, and VERY springy and wet, so they tend to cut better with thin blades and LOTS of speed. It was breezing through these suckers up to around two inches thick.

I'm glad you like the knife, Lorien. I hope it brings you good fortune!


Joey, I've got a prototype beater of the design you and I spoke of earlier this year that I've got to put through it's paces for a while. I intentionally made it rough an ugly so I wouldn't feel compelled to bring it to 2500 grit like the last one. I'll let you know what I think of it as it progresses.
 
man, this knife is one big razor. So scary sharp- I took the burr off the clip and it is insane.

I was thinking that this knife would be nice with a well done asian style handle wrap. In my mind, I see a leather wrap. Whaddaya think?

The grip seems to have good traction, and the weight is low enough that retaining a good grip is no problem, but I can't help but think how nice this would look with a wrap and the beauty bocote showing through. Add a little diameter to the handle which sometimes helps with fatigue, although the handle already fits me really well.
 
Have at it, my friend! This blade was intended to be used very differently than your needs require (ever had one of those nifty Asian style wraps rubbing against your lower ribcage for a full day?). If you're not going to try to carry it concealed (which I did, by the way - and even with this long blade it worked swell!), make it work for you!

I want to see pics! The bocote needs to spend time in sunlight, btw... as you can tell, the original yellow tones are already fading into tans and browns, and as time continues is should transform into chocolate browns and deeper, ruddier coloration.
 
got er out for a spin yesterday. Lovin this knife more and more!
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Matt, you're a lefty, right? Think I'm gonna make er a new dress.
 
Lorien said:
Matt sent me this knife on spec, which was super cool of him, but the reciprocity has occurred and hopefully he will be pleased with his payment.
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I have to admit, I either overlooked this post or perhaps didn't understand it - until I got home from work tonight and found this waiting for me:

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I absolutely never saw this coming. I'm speechless.

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For those of you that don't know about it, Lorien made this knife (documented so exquisitely here) using nothing more than files and other hand tools.

I'm deeply honored, and humbled. Thank you, my friend!
 
man, that got there FAST!
I'm so glad you're pleased buddy:D:D:D:thumbup:
use er in good health
 
For those that don't know Matt puts a LOT of thought into his work. Pays off to, that knife is super light. Does a better job than he gives himself credit for too. Glad to see Lorien putting it to work to!
Paul
 
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