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Matt's Knives #18486257 06/08/23
Joined: Oct 2010 Posts: 1,434 The Woodlands T tdd4570 OP Campfire Regular
OP tdd4570 Campfire Regular T Joined: Oct 2010 Posts: 1,434 The Woodlands	My youngest son Matt has been putting handles on knives for the past few years. He is currently 14 and will start high school in the fall. He is mowing yards and power washing driveways with his brother. He is basically doing anything he can to stay busy and make some extra money. I stopped by TX knifemakers supply earlier in the week and bought him 5 blanks. I'm sure he will get them put together in the next couple of weeks and try to make a few dollars on them while getting better at the process. Anyway, I wanted to brag on him a little and put up a few pics of the stuff he has finished. Thanks Dave

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Re: Matt's Knives tdd4570 #18486268 06/08/23
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OP tdd4570 Campfire Regular T Joined: Oct 2010 Posts: 1,434 The Woodlands	A couple of RGR's He did these a year or so ago. Thanks Dave Attached Images IMG_3160.JPG (24.57 KB, 810 downloads) IMG_3163.JPG (29.23 KB, 798 downloads)

Re: Matt's Knives tdd4570 #18486275 06/08/23
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OP tdd4570 Campfire Regular T Joined: Oct 2010 Posts: 1,434 The Woodlands	This one he carries. He refers to it as his LSU knife. He started making kydex sheaths also. Attached Images LSU.jpg (36.83 KB, 802 downloads)

Re: Matt's Knives tdd4570 #18486294 06/08/23
Joined: Aug 2006 Posts: 23,662 Likes: 251 Kiowa/Deer Trail, Colorado huntsman22 Campfire Ranger
huntsman22 Campfire Ranger Joined: Aug 2006 Posts: 23,662 Likes: 251 Kiowa/Deer Trail, Colorado	Good for him. Go Matt.

Re: Matt's Knives tdd4570 #18486309 06/08/23
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Godogs57 Campfire Outfitter G Joined: Feb 2007 Posts: 7,915 Likes: 86 SW Georgia	Looking good! You only live once, but...if you do it right, once is enough.

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Re: Matt's Knives tdd4570 #18486652 06/08/23
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OP tdd4570 Campfire Regular T Joined: Oct 2010 Posts: 1,434 The Woodlands	Matt did this filet knife for his Granddad on the east coast. Attached Images IMG_3204.JPG (29.38 KB, 771 downloads) IMG_3206.JPG (26.76 KB, 766 downloads)

Re: Matt's Knives tdd4570 #18486745 06/08/23
Joined: Nov 2013 Posts: 4,254 Likes: 23 Western VA D Dude270 Campfire Tracker
Dude270 Campfire Tracker D Joined: Nov 2013 Posts: 4,254 Likes: 23 Western VA	Nice work!

Re: Matt's Knives tdd4570 #18486753 06/08/23
Joined: Nov 2010 Posts: 20,126 Likes: 69 Central MS BigDave39355 Campfire Ranger
BigDave39355 Campfire Ranger Joined: Nov 2010 Posts: 20,126 Likes: 69 Central MS	👍👍👍 Nice work. Dave �The man who complains about the way the ball bounces is likely to be the one who dropped it.� Lou Holtz

Re: Matt's Knives tdd4570 #18493433 06/10/23
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saddlering Campfire Ranger S Joined: Sep 2005 Posts: 18,338 Likes: 29 Michigan, In , Boon	Looking good, keep it up! Deer Camp! about as good as it gets!

Re: Matt's Knives tdd4570 #18493715 06/10/23
Joined: Nov 2008 Posts: 20,813 Likes: 146 MAGA B BillyGoatGruff Campfire Ranger
BillyGoatGruff Campfire Ranger B Joined: Nov 2008 Posts: 20,813 Likes: 146 MAGA	Good stuff. Looks like he’s doing great so far! MAGA

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Re: Matt's Knives tdd4570 #18494241 06/10/23
Joined: Mar 2011 Posts: 4,950 Likes: 3 Oregon 4 4th_point Campfire Tracker
4th_point Campfire Tracker 4 Joined: Mar 2011 Posts: 4,950 Likes: 3 Oregon	Nice work, Matt! I like those handles. Would Matt be able to make a few Kydex sheaths for me? I need sheaths for a Mora 711, and three Mora Companion Heavy Duty. Jason

Re: Matt's Knives tdd4570 #18510188 06/16/23
Joined: Sep 2012 Posts: 450 East Texas D damnyankee308 Campfire Member
damnyankee308 Campfire Member D Joined: Sep 2012 Posts: 450 East Texas	They are nicely done when you see them in person! Dave, when he finishes this next round I’ll buy one. Need to have him make a kydex sheath one i have as well. When is he going to build him a forge? 👍 Recovering Yankee

Re: Matt's Knives tdd4570 #18511798 06/17/23
Joined: Jun 2023 Posts: 103 M MattD22 Campfire Member
MattD22 Campfire Member M Joined: Jun 2023 Posts: 103	Hey Guys Thanks for all of the replies Here is the "Shark Knife" I made last year for fathers day. Thanks, Matt Attached Images Shark.jpg (15.32 KB, 551 downloads)

Re: Matt's Knives tdd4570 #18511811 06/17/23
Joined: Nov 2008 Posts: 20,813 Likes: 146 MAGA B BillyGoatGruff Campfire Ranger
BillyGoatGruff Campfire Ranger B Joined: Nov 2008 Posts: 20,813 Likes: 146 MAGA	Very cool! MAGA

Re: Matt's Knives MattD22 #18514257 06/18/23
Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 1,021 Likes: 1 The conservative part of VA E EMoore Campfire Regular
EMoore Campfire Regular E Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 1,021 Likes: 1 The conservative part of VA	Nice work, sir!

Re: Matt's Knives tdd4570 #18515654 06/19/23
Joined: Jun 2023 Posts: 103 M MattD22 Campfire Member
MattD22 Campfire Member M Joined: Jun 2023 Posts: 103	Here is a fillet knife I made for my neighbor. Thanks again for all the kind words. Matt Attached Images IMG_1283.jpeg (16.14 KB, 514 downloads)

Re: Matt's Knives tdd4570 #18521334 06/21/23
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Robster Campfire Regular R Joined: Jan 2009 Posts: 1,443 Likes: 1 NW Montana	Great work!! Life is but the memories we've created.....Sully Erna

Re: Matt's Knives tdd4570 #18548716 07/01/23
Joined: Jun 2023 Posts: 103 M MattD22 Campfire Member
MattD22 Campfire Member M Joined: Jun 2023 Posts: 103	Just finished up a couple of knife sheaths for Jason Thanks again for the kind words. Attached Images IMG_1830.jpeg (12.37 KB, 380 downloads)

Re: Matt's Knives tdd4570 #18554090 07/03/23
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4th_point Campfire Tracker 4 Joined: Mar 2011 Posts: 4,950 Likes: 3 Oregon	Those sheaths look great, Matt. My kids and I are looking forward to using them. Have you worked with the Spyderco Mule Team project knives? Jason

Re: Matt's Knives tdd4570 #18560853 07/06/23
Joined: Jun 2023 Posts: 103 M MattD22 Campfire Member
MattD22 Campfire Member M Joined: Jun 2023 Posts: 103	Happy Fourth of July Here is a chefs knife I made for my neighbor. Thanks Matt Attached Images IMG_1289.jpeg (17.85 KB, 306 downloads)

Re: Matt's Knives tdd4570 #18568174 07/09/23
Joined: Mar 2011 Posts: 4,950 Likes: 3 Oregon 4 4th_point Campfire Tracker
4th_point Campfire Tracker 4 Joined: Mar 2011 Posts: 4,950 Likes: 3 Oregon	Shout out to Matt! Sheaths arrived yesterday. Thanks for taking on the job, Matt! He didn't have a Mora so I sent one via Amazon. He got the four sheaths done quick with good communication. The price was reasonable and it was a pleasure to support Matt's endeavor. My kids and I wanted something different than the factory plastic sheath that Moras come with. Less bulk and length.

Re: Matt's Knives tdd4570 #18568267 07/09/23
Joined: Nov 2008 Posts: 20,813 Likes: 146 MAGA B BillyGoatGruff Campfire Ranger
BillyGoatGruff Campfire Ranger B Joined: Nov 2008 Posts: 20,813 Likes: 146 MAGA	Cool! MAGA

Re: Matt's Knives tdd4570 #18581605 07/14/23
Joined: Jun 2023 Posts: 103 M MattD22 Campfire Member
MattD22 Campfire Member M Joined: Jun 2023 Posts: 103	Thank you Jason! I hope you enjoy your knife sheaths. I am currently working on five caper’s and would like some input What handles would you guys like to see on each of them? Attached Images IMG_4267.jpeg (12.49 KB, 363 downloads) IMG_1846.jpeg (14.8 KB, 361 downloads)

Re: Matt's Knives MattD22 #18582397 07/14/23
Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 15,168 Likes: 334 Texas G geedubya Campfire Ranger
geedubya Campfire Ranger G Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 15,168 Likes: 334 Texas	Originally Posted by MattD22 Thank you Jason! I hope you enjoy your knife sheaths. I am currently working on five caper’s and would like some input What handles would you guys like to see on each of them? For your consideration.............. Cocobolo Snakewood There are quite a few types of "burlwood" Bois'd Arc Lacewood Spalted Pecan (among other spalted woods) African Blackwood Numerous types of maple. Desert Ironwood to name a few! Good luck with your efforts. ya! GWB Last edited by geedubya; 07/14/23. A Kill Artist. When I draw, I draw blood.

Re: Matt's Knives geedubya #18582584 07/14/23
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pal Campfire Outfitter Joined: Jul 2011 Posts: 11,535 Likes: 36 so cal	Originally Posted by geedubya ... Desert Ironwood ... GWB Gorgeous wood. "There's more to optics than meets the eye."--anon "...most of us would be better off losing half a pound around the waist than half a pound on our rifle."--dhg

Re: Matt's Knives tdd4570 #18583326 07/15/23
Joined: Jun 2023 Posts: 103 M MattD22 Campfire Member
MattD22 Campfire Member M Joined: Jun 2023 Posts: 103	Wow that Desert Ironwood is really cool! The knife is still in the works. It has Bolivian rosewood handles. I will post some pictures when I’m done. Attached Images IMG_1849.jpeg (39.29 KB, 342 downloads)

Re: Matt's Knives tdd4570 #18614019 07/26/23
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Joaa New Member J Joined: Jul 2023 Posts: 8	Cool piece

Re: Matt's Knives geedubya #18614022 07/26/23
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Joaa New Member J Joined: Jul 2023 Posts: 8	Originally Posted by geedubya Originally Posted by MattD22 Thank you Jason! I hope you enjoy your knife sheaths. I am currently working on five caper’s and would like some input What handles would you guys like to see on each of them? For your consideration.............. Cocobolo Snakewood There are quite a few types of "burlwood" Bois'd Arc Lacewood Spalted Pecan (among other spalted woods) African Blackwood Numerous types of maple. Desert Ironwood to name a few! Good luck with your efforts. ya! GWB Originally Posted by geedubya Originally Posted by MattD22 Thank you Jason! I hope you enjoy your knife sheaths. I am currently working on five caper’s and would like some input What handles would you guys like to see on each of them? For your consideration.............. Cocobolo [img]https://i.imgur.com/JxA68ei.png[/img] Snakewood [img]https://i.imgur.com/brbgSLj.png[/img] There are quite a few types of "burlwood" [img]https://i.imgur.com/DNpjuxb.png[/img] Bois'd Arc [img]https://i.imgur.com/83w8zBT.png[/img] Lacewood [img]https://i.imgur.com/Q4NxnCe.png[/img] Spalted Pecan (among other spalted woods) [img]https://i.imgur.com/sXSZQbw.png[/img] African Blackwood [img]https://i.imgur.com/KYuoqAa.png[/img] Numerous types of maple. [img]https://i.imgur.com/5tEJuVg.png[/img] Desert Ironwood to name a few! Good luck with your efforts. ya! GWB Absolute beautiful

Re: Matt's Knives MattD22 #18686930 08/20/23
Joined: May 2002 Posts: 16,522 Likes: 64 Turkey River Iowa johnw Campfire Ranger
johnw Campfire Ranger Joined: May 2002 Posts: 16,522 Likes: 64 Turkey River Iowa	Originally Posted by MattD22 Thank you Jason! I hope you enjoy your knife sheaths. I am currently working on five caper’s and would like some input What handles would you guys like to see on each of them? Hey Matt I like the look of that bottom strip pictured. Finish a caper with that and I'll take one. PM coming "Chances Will Be Taken"

Re: Matt's Knives tdd4570 #18692383 08/22/23
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MattD22 Campfire Member M Joined: Jun 2023 Posts: 103	Hey John I’ll get to work on that for you Here is a previous one I completed Attached Images IMG_1907.jpeg (8.14 KB, 204 downloads)

Re: Matt's Knives tdd4570 #18693840 08/23/23
Joined: May 2002 Posts: 16,522 Likes: 64 Turkey River Iowa johnw Campfire Ranger
johnw Campfire Ranger Joined: May 2002 Posts: 16,522 Likes: 64 Turkey River Iowa	Cool... "Chances Will Be Taken"

Re: Matt's Knives tdd4570 #18699332 08/24/23
Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 2,406 Likes: 29 Santa Fe,Texas L Lslite Campfire Regular
Lslite Campfire Regular L Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 2,406 Likes: 29 Santa Fe,Texas	How much for one of those capers ? " It ain't dead.As long as there's one cowboy taking care of one cow,it ain't dead ! " Monte Walsh

Re: Matt's Knives tdd4570 #18699960 08/25/23
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OP tdd4570 Campfire Regular T Joined: Oct 2010 Posts: 1,434 The Woodlands	I'll get him to give some more details and answer questions when he gets home from school this afternoon. Thanks Dave

Re: Matt's Knives tdd4570 #18703682 08/26/23
Joined: Jun 2023 Posts: 103 M MattD22 Campfire Member
MattD22 Campfire Member M Joined: Jun 2023 Posts: 103	Hey Lslite The capers I’m think will start at between 75 and 100 just depending by on handle material or “custom features” Thanks, Matt

Re: Matt's Knives tdd4570 #18706090 08/27/23
Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 2,406 Likes: 29 Santa Fe,Texas L Lslite Campfire Regular
Lslite Campfire Regular L Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 2,406 Likes: 29 Santa Fe,Texas	Tried to pm you but your pm box is over the limit. " It ain't dead.As long as there's one cowboy taking care of one cow,it ain't dead ! " Monte Walsh

Re: Matt's Knives Lslite #18706164 08/27/23
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OP tdd4570 Campfire Regular T Joined: Oct 2010 Posts: 1,434 The Woodlands	He isn’t over the limit, he doesn’t have enough posts. He is my son, you can pm me and I’ll pass along the info. Thanks Dave

Re: Matt's Knives tdd4570 #18706792 08/27/23
Joined: Jun 2023 Posts: 103 M MattD22 Campfire Member
MattD22 Campfire Member M Joined: Jun 2023 Posts: 103	Sorry I will post some more so I can accept pm’s Thanks Matt

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