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ok guys busy week here for me again . lst week mas production this week finnished knives of a slightly higher calibre ! first job of the week socks sent this knife for a refurb . bit of elbow g

Great work Matt, and knives that will last a lifetime with care. Remember lads this is Matts living, not a hobby. Try not to knock him down on price, the knives / blades are worth every penny, and m

boar knife not a true "how to" but just a little write up following the construction of a knife from a file to a "boar knife" i had a similar knife planned but after a pm from a hunting life member

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The nearest "seller" is charging £60 for similar blades but i think of inferior quality, to yours Matt.

You should really be sold out at these prices. I don't know why they are not selling.

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Matt,

 

I purchased a completed knife from your last consignment and I thought the workmanship and attention to detail was outstanding But personally, to purchase one of these latest blades would be a complete waste of time for me, because I don't have the facilities or time/skill to achieve the final result you consistently produce. However, if you were to handle and sheath, I would buy two off you.

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thanks gents !

 

Matt,

 

I purchased a completed knife from your last consignment and I thought the workmanship and attention to detail was outstanding But personally, to purchase one of these latest blades would be a complete waste of time for me, because I don't have the facilities or time/skill to achieve the final result you consistently produce. However, if you were to handle and sheath, I would buy two off you.

 

funny you should say that , this has been talked about in some depth over the last month about how to get this right .

the dessision has been made today that this will be the last blanks for some time , it will be finnished knives sheathed and ready to go from now on , they allways sell and those that dont can go to gunshops, knife sales and be here waiting for the country fairs and other forums .

this route only works for everyone if i sell alot , that way i can afford to sell them cheap.

i cant sit on them for months and still sell them cheap .

nobodys fault i spose iv provided to well for the market place on here !!

well this will be the last lot then for a while , i can just get my head down and make them start to finnish .

i do apriciate the custom stuff might apeal more to some but if you knew the work and stress involved ..

anyway thanks again guys for the suport and words of wisness .

all the best , matt

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thanks gents !

 

Matt,

 

I purchased a completed knife from your last consignment and I thought the workmanship and attention to detail was outstanding But personally, to purchase one of these latest blades would be a complete waste of time for me, because I don't have the facilities or time/skill to achieve the final result you consistently produce. However, if you were to handle and sheath, I would buy two off you.

 

funny you should say that , this has been talked about in some depth over the last month about how to get this right .

the dessision has been made today that this will be the last blanks for some time , it will be finnished knives sheathed and ready to go from now on , they allways sell and those that dont can go to gunshops, knife sales and be here waiting for the country fairs and other forums .

this route only works for everyone if i sell alot , that way i can afford to sell them cheap.

i cant sit on them for months and still sell them cheap .

nobodys fault i spose iv provided to well for the market place on here !!

well this will be the last lot then for a while , i can just get my head down and make them start to finnish .

i do apriciate the custom stuff might apeal more to some but if you knew the work and stress involved ..

anyway thanks again guys for the suport and words of wisness .

all the best , matt

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thanks gents !

 

Matt,

 

I purchased a completed knife from your last consignment and I thought the workmanship and attention to detail was outstanding But personally, to purchase one of these latest blades would be a complete waste of time for me, because I don't have the facilities or time/skill to achieve the final result you consistently produce. However, if you were to handle and sheath, I would buy two off you.

 

funny you should say that , this has been talked about in some depth over the last month about how to get this right .

the dessision has been made today that this will be the last blanks for some time , it will be finnished knives sheathed and ready to go from now on , they allways sell and those that dont can go to gunshops, knife sales and be here waiting for the country fairs and other forums .

this route only works for everyone if i sell alot , that way i can afford to sell them cheap.

i cant sit on them for months and still sell them cheap .

nobodys fault i spose iv provided to well for the market place on here !!

well this will be the last lot then for a while , i can just get my head down and make them start to finnish .

i do apriciate the custom stuff might apeal more to some but if you knew the work and stress involved ..

anyway thanks again guys for the suport and words of wisness .

all the best , matt

thanks gents !

 

Matt,

 

I purchased a completed knife from your last consignment and I thought the workmanship and attention to detail was outstanding But personally, to purchase one of these latest blades would be a complete waste of time for me, because I don't have the facilities or time/skill to achieve the final result you consistently produce. However, if you were to handle and sheath, I would buy two off you.

 

funny you should say that , this has been talked about in some depth over the last month about how to get this right .

the dessision has been made today that this will be the last blanks for some time , it will be finnished knives sheathed and ready to go from now on , they allways sell and those that dont can go to gunshops, knife sales and be here waiting for the country fairs and other forums .

this route only works for everyone if i sell alot , that way i can afford to sell them cheap.

i cant sit on them for months and still sell them cheap .

nobodys fault i spose iv provided to well for the market place on here !!

well this will be the last lot then for a while , i can just get my head down and make them start to finnish .

i do apriciate the custom stuff might apeal more to some but if you knew the work and stress involved ..

anyway thanks again guys for the suport and words of wisness .

all the best , matt

 

you have to do whats best for you mate also you cant and wont be able to please everyone ,can imagine there is allot of stress in the custom blades but there individuality does it for me,i will complete a purchased knife off you in the future,i think if everyone is slightly different they will sell well,dont know what others think ?

atb

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I would love to buy another but I have about 10 left to finish still lol ... The market is too small on here mate everyone who comes on here loves your knives but its economics supply & demand !! If you had a flyer a leaflet I would happily put up at my gun club and show finished items if asked . There are a lot of people on this site and we know a lot people !! Just an idea :)

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agreed i think im at that point now , il work on it next !!

website is over due as is the pissing makers mark . thats an ugly topic laser , hot stamp or chemical etch , just for a bloody logo if its wrong the blade is scrap !!

thansk again guys i will work on busines cards etc next

all the best , matt

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