Matthew Gregory- A green demon unleashed!

Lorien said:
hey Cajun, I don't mind seeing posts of RJ Martin's work in this thread, since he was such a huge inspiration for Matthew, however, this is a thread about Matt's work.
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You don't mind.... Hmmmmm, I don't either.

Add, You missed it!!! My work was directly inspired by MATTS WORK! And that credit is easily evident in my dialogue. Pay attention buddy, I know it can be hard sometimes to keep up.

I'll also remind you, that conversation was directly with Matt and directed to him...
 
I know, I'm just really tired of all the hurt feelings and people feeling like their toes are getting stepped on. Let's act like men over here and recognize it's good contribution and promotion of Matt's fine work.
 
Here ya go, Matt!

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That's some funny stuff, bro. Have to admit, I want my toothy edge to work better on that weird paper you've got, but I'll be the first to admit that I don't test it on anything that thin and crinkly. Certainly looks like a finer, highly polished edge is what's looked for with that. Some folks have requested polished edges on these, and that's what I'll deliver if asked for.
When I determined which edge I wanted to use, I made up three different versions of this style, one with a chisel ground zero edge, one with a double grind and a fine edge, and another double grind with a toothy edge like yours. The zero edge was a better slicer, but was far more difficult to control through the test medium (I used an old, waterlogged heavy bag with an old leather biker jacket over it), and the fine edge double grind was almost as good as a slicer but MUCH easier to control. The toothy edge sailed through both the jacket and the bag, and for me was the clear winner. Pretty much mirrors what I've experienced with hunting knives, as well. BUT, there's certainly something special about a freakishly clean, polished edge. Almost spooky.

I think I'll choose to let the customer choose. :D


Thanks for going through the trouble with all this stuff, bud. When we did the trade, I didn't know what I was getting into! Really happy you like it.
 
Matthew Gregory said:
Have to admit, I want my toothy edge to work better on that weird paper you've got
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Well...it won't. Can't. The world is a land full of compromises, and the biggest problem with us contemporary, 'civilized' humans is that we feel entitled to that which entails as little compromise as possible. We fucking LOVE convenience, almost above all else, it seems! People are crasser, ruder and more extreme in their viewpoints because of that particular sense of entitlement. It's the rot of our humanity. That sense of entitlement robs us of our empathy, and it's empathy that keeps us in check.

The 'edge' is pure, a pure thing. There are direct results that can be observed by anyone, regardless of experience, that create immediate consequences in the utility on our most ancient tool. Or perhaps 'harness of geometry', as opposed to 'tool', if you will. Most people are aware of either dull, or sharp. The more experience the user of an edge has results in an increasingly nuanced view that inherently must embrace compromise. Hence, there are differently finished edges depending on the desired result of a cut.

Your intention with this particular knife was not to cut paper. Therefore, it is not a spectacular paper cutter.

And it isn't just the edge. Weight, balance, dimensions...ergonomic, physical interface plays a huge role in performance. This knife would immediately cut paper better if the blade to handle ratio were reversed, for example- all things being equal.

This knife is built to cut at speed- it has a heavy, long blade- relatively speaking. That's why it can do something which is very difficult to do, like cut a free hanging butyl inner tube, or a free standing single rolled piece of standard paper in tight spaces, with a minimum of swing-out.

I'm looking forward to getting a little footage cutting the type of stuff it's meant to cut:thumbup:
 
Agreed. All about trade offs. I'm wondering just how you plan on testing that against it's intended target, unless, of course, like me, you occasionally have a deer carcass to process. Rib cages are an eye-opener.

...this style isn't the only knife I've tried against those targets, either. In fact, there was a custom Derrick Wulf fighter involved in the dispatching of a BIG 8 point buck a couple years back, and it served me when under rather hairy circumstances.
 
Matthew Gregory said:
I'm wondering just how you plan on testing that against it's intended target
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I'm so glad you asked!

The bears are out and about, eating whatever they can find before they go to sleep, so I was thinking of coating myself in apple sauce and advertising free bicycle lessons somewhere near their dens. I'd wear my gopro, of course :)
 
These things haven't been tested against barrs, so be careful, bro.

Some good tips on dangerous barr identification:


The National Park Rangers are advising hikers in Glacier National Park and other Rocky Mountain parks to be alert for barrs and take extra precautions to avoid an encounter.
They advise park visitors to wear little bells on their clothes so they make noise when hiking. The bell noise allows barrs to hear them coming from a distance and not be startled by a hiker accidentally sneaking up on them. This might cause a barr to charge.
Visitors should also carry a pepper spray can just in case a barr is encountered. Spraying the pepper into the air will irritate the barr's sensitive nose and it will run away. Bright clothing may help, as well.
It is also a good idea to keep an eye out for fresh barr scat so you have an idea if barrs are in the area. People should be able to recognize the difference between black barr and grizzly barr scat.
Black barr droppings are smaller and often contain berries, leaves, and possibly bits of fur. Grizzly barr droppings tend to contain small bells and scraps of bright clothing, and smell of pepper.
 
hehe...awesome!

There've been a ton of barrs around this season, way more than usual. On Wednesday night, after scouts, my daughter and I were driving up the hill to our home and came across two juvies playing rugby with our neighbour's garbage can. So many dumbasses out here, have no idea.

Me, I spend most of my forest time completely off trail. I know where some of their hangouts and dens are. Strangely, I've never met a barr in the hundreds of hours I've spend searching for new trail alignments. Sneak up on deers and quails all the time. Barrs and koogers so far I've only seen from a distance. Or on the road and near houses with garbage.
 
Can't have any barr grease for your 'taters without greasing a barr!
 
Lorien,

If you're bear wrestlin' with a kwaiken, go with a toothy edge, jmo. :D

Doug
 
I've seen hundreds of Black Bear

I've seen almost 30 Grizzly in the wild and that means not in a park but standing across a stream from me or riding a horse around a blind turn and one is looking at you

The last thing I'd want in my hand is a small knife :)

You guys are braver than me :)
 
the black bears around here are pretty mellow. I don't think I'd be down with hangin out near grizzly in general, so when it comes to bravery, I have a feeling you outclass me by a fair margin.
 
JParanee said:
I've seen hundreds of Black Bear

I've seen almost 30 Grizzly in the wild and that means not in a park but standing across a stream from me or riding a horse around a blind turn and one is looking at you

The last thing I'd want in my hand is a small knife :)

You guys are braver than me :)
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A blade that size comes in useful when a Grizzley gets hold of you. It is easier to cut your throat as he chews on your skull :eek:
 
Don't know what you guys are talking about. EVERY grizzley barr I've asked said these are the perfect size for picking their teeth clean of hikers.
 
Matthew Gregory said:
Should be my new pitch for these... "great for making Bad Guy Sandwiches" :D


Latest two:

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My bad on the weight. Previously said these were seven ounces. That was Lorien's with G10 scales. These are tipping the scales a full ounce lighter. So, at six ounces, these are three quarters of an ounce heavier than my RJ Martin Overkill. I'd say that's pretty okay. Working on sheaths for them now. Just for grins, I'll do a fully polished edge on one of them.:)
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Matt, those are super cool! DC posted in another sub forum of the one he just got from you, I have to put this on my wish list! :thumbup:
 
nice work matt. as for barrs vs big cats ... im way more warry of the cats
going ot hav eot call and see what kind of fine edge you are puting on and see if i can offer and help or at least make a different option
 
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