New Maker - O1 EDC Spalted Tamarind and Ebony - SOLD

[Matthew R.L. Malone]

Hello,

My name is Matthew Malone and I am a new maker. I’m a fulltime mechanical engineer, part-time knife-maker and tinkerer. This is my first offering on Bladeforums.

The knife:

Steel: O1
Hardness: 59HRC
Overall Length: ~7 5/8"
Blade Length: ~3 3/8" tip to handle
Thickness: 0.110" at spine
Blade Width: ~1"
Grind: Flat
Blade Finish: 400/600 grit rough finish, rough hand polish
Handle: Ebony bolster, Stabilized Spalted Tamarind, Black Vulcanized Fiber Liners, coated with Tru Oil, hand polished.
Handle Fasteners: Stainless Steel Pins and System Three Epoxy

The Sheath:
Type: Pouch, designed for left side carry, can be carried left or right side.
Finish: Black Dye and Beeswax + Orange Oil










Here's a better close up of the grind.


The other side


Asking $175 SOLD! , includes shipping in US

First to post “I’ll take it” gets it.
I accept paypal or check.

 

[forte_defense]

Welcome! Looking good.

 

[Scott Hanson]

Very nice,welcome to BFC and keep up the good work.

 

[mycough]

Nice. Welcome.... Russ

 

[bwlacey]

Nicely done!

 

[twofish]

Beautiful job. Could you post up a pic of the grind on the other side?

Tag.

 

[Matthew R.L. Malone]

Thanks all for the kind words! And you got it twofish.

 

[Bubba Sr]

Is it a flat grind?

 

[Laziizard]

*thumbs up*

 

[Matthew R.L. Malone]

Hello Bubba, it is indeed a flat grind. I've added it to the specs :thumbup:

 

[tknife]

Very nice looking work there. Nice to see a local maker as well!

 

[VanDammet]

Hey brother- I shot you a w a couple questions - welcome!

 

[Matthew R.L. Malone]

Sent a message back... Let me know if you don't get it... I'm still figuring out PMs haha.

 

[VanDammet]

Thanks for getting back to me! Soooo tempting. Ya know what, screw you man, you're gonna get me in so much trouble, buying another knife after I told her we'd concentrate on getting tires for her truck....damnit, you're such a jerk. Someone please purchase this knife before I have to, please.

 

[HeronBlade]

So tempting. Nice knife.

 

[twofish]

Thanks for the pic. I know a fellow who may be interested and I will send him a link.

twofish

 

[campcook14]

Fantastic looking knife! Good luck!

 

[The Burgh]

I'll take it.

Welcome to the Forum.

PM coming.

 

[Matthew R.L. Malone]

This knife is sold to The Burgh, pending funds. Thanks all for the kind words and encouragement, I think you'll be seeing more of me

 

[campguy00]

Congrats on the sale. Should've snagged this up earlier when I saw it. Will be looking forward to your future work.