every week at my forge and workshop(updated)

[B.P.R 2,798]

why dont you consider a paracord handle knife?

 

i personally couldnt use one of your better knives in the field, they are too good. im after a rough knife, nothing fancy. just a blade to do a job

[Rake aboot 4,929]

I have one of those no frill knifes, and let me say, it was worth every penny.

 

Yes it was maybe a few bob, and was 5 times the price of a Mora, but be under no disallusion, this knife is no Mora.. it way way more.

 

I`m a knife fan, I have lots, and they mostly all get used, but I wanted one to do it all, and the midnight blade is the one, the Mora will be stuck in the camper as a hackabout, as compared to the the Midnight, that`s what it is.

 

It`s all very well looking at cheaper knifes, but once you see the quality of these blades, you will be glad you spent that wee bit extra. Bare in mind that the equivalent Alan Wood is £400.

 

even if you do get the handle wound in paracord, it is still waaaaay good value at £25 quid for a blank

[B.P.R 2,798]

im under no illusion the quality of these...i have one here i have bought for my old man. it was 9 times the price of a morra and worth every penny....the major factor for me personally is it going to get used 9 times more?

 

im only suggesting another option for the lads that dont want a show knife or a fancy piece with hand and sheith etc but a blade with a laracord handle to use in the field daily and use well.

[Rake aboot 4,929]

I really think that 50 or 60 quid is not too much to spend on a knife that will get abused,

 

The blade on these is around twice the thickness of the Mora as well so will take some punishment..

 

I get what yer saying,, so buying a blank for 25 notes and wrapping the handle, would make it a serious bargain

Edited October 19, 2012 by Rake aboot

[midnight 657]

i did some paracord wrapped blades before any they dint go down to well . i can do some more if needs be . but everyone that bought one ended up replacing the paracord with something else .

[B.P.R 2,798]

do you have any pictures of the knives with paracord handles?

[midnight 657]

something without a handle

 

[midnight 657]

non of them a resinated tho , and just to show you i dont want to do any more really , there are easy enough for home projects !!

you could allways spray it with hammerite but mask the blade then use products like "plasti dip " as a non slip handle idea . sheaths are as easy or complicated ase you want them .

[B.P.R 2,798]

i do like them without the handles. something different about them.

[Sjt657 191]

i do like them without the handles. something different about them.

The one with out the handle goes to work with me everyday .. Been bloody handy

[alan.rob 4]

hey matt that's could proper craftsmanship ,good on ya...........

Edited October 20, 2012 by alan.rob

[Born Hunter 17,635]

Well Matt, that knife is a beaut! Better than what I was expecting tbh. What I would call a simple traditional beautifull knife. It looks like you got the sheath exactly how I wanted as well. How much do I owe ya and when can I get it? LOL. I'll be down your way tomorrow (Sunday) if you want me to collect?

 

Edited October 20, 2012 by Born Hunter

[midnight 657]

i dont really know how to explian it .. being very consistant is hard ?

im moveing away from custom and going into bench made knives more as my main income , custom stuff will be made as and when i have time or a design i need to get out my head , quality comes from consistancy and that is the hard bit , to build a workshop is hard to get it running like clockwork is even more demanding .

i need this to go well so i can provide quality at a good price for you guys , and in return i can provide for my family .

thats it really , its very taxing as there is no team to help me , so im director , cleaner , maintanance man and designer , and also head of marketing and sales , its a big task !!

anyway over to the fun stuff the product ..

 

These are the new blades. All laser cut in Rotherham from precision o1 tool steel in either 4.5mm or 5.5mm (that’s chunky) . There all British, the steel is British the designs are, the CAD designer, and the company who cut them, then over to me who is a proud Englishman!!

 

 

Ok this is my "Forest and field" blade named so because it’s the outcome of some important elements I believe that are essential to a successful knife to use in environments we find ourselves in through country pursuits.

Ok board stout blade for strength and to assist with skinning and jointing. Leaf shape which is not only non offensive it’s also pleasing to the eye and has been proven to be the best choice for hunting the smaller game we have in the UK as the blade allows safe cutting due to the blade being wider than the handle, and offering a very sharp point that flows into a nice belly for skinning gutting etc. although it was not original designed with this operation in mind I believe it would be suitable for separating the atlas joint in deer.

I can confidently say this blade will be able to take the smallest to largest of game we have on offer from field to plate in my hands!!

The handle has been design to be safe and comfortable in small to large hands even with gloves on, as my Mrs. has hands smaller than my 9 year old son and I have big fat hands and we all agreed after some use it was just right, comfortable, secure and we were all able to hold it in multiple holds. It’s well rounded with just the one choil for the above reason.

The grind is a sabre grind, flat grind to o. so it is fine enough for butchery etc but strong enough for utility jobs like cutting a hazel peg for a purse net etc or taking a slice of pork pie if you like me and think with your belly ha .

Handling options are wide as it would suit from novice knife maker to experienced, with the option of 5 large pins or 22 small pins or any combination you like. Or simply wrap it para cord dip it in fibreglass resin and let it set.

I hope you appreciate the thought that went into this lot and hope you feel it would give you the confidence to do whatever you need of it without fuss or fault.

For now they are £25 each that is posted first class recorded to the UK. But this might need to go up in the year unless i find a way to get the costs down .

 

i hope the pics show how accurate they are in the grind ??? iv not numbered them as they are all the same !!

 

blanks #2 #4#5 in the fieldcrafter still available .

and 3x forest anf field blanks also available .

as said above the last blanks of this kind on offer as im going to do more finnished knives from now on !!

 

i hope the knife bought you luck ben ? !!

all the best , matt

[Born Hunter 17,635]

i dont really know how to explian it .. being very consistant is hard ?

im moveing away from custom and going into bench made knives more as my main income , custom stuff will be made as and when i have time or a design i need to get out my head , quality comes from consistancy and that is the hard bit , to build a workshop is hard to get it running like clockwork is even more demanding .

i need this to go well so i can provide quality at a good price for you guys , and in return i can provide for my family .

thats it really , its very taxing as there is no team to help me , so im director , cleaner , maintanance man and designer , and also head of marketing and sales , its a big task !!

anyway over to the fun stuff the product ..

 

These are the new blades. All laser cut in Rotherham from precision o1 tool steel in either 4.5mm or 5.5mm (that’s chunky) . There all British, the steel is British the designs are, the CAD designer, and the company who cut them, then over to me who is a proud Englishman!!

 

 

Ok this is my "Forest and field" blade named so because it’s the outcome of some important elements I believe that are essential to a successful knife to use in environments we find ourselves in through country pursuits.

Ok board stout blade for strength and to assist with skinning and jointing. Leaf shape which is not only non offensive it’s also pleasing to the eye and has been proven to be the best choice for hunting the smaller game we have in the UK as the blade allows safe cutting due to the blade being wider than the handle, and offering a very sharp point that flows into a nice belly for skinning gutting etc. although it was not original designed with this operation in mind I believe it would be suitable for separating the atlas joint in deer.

I can confidently say this blade will be able to take the smallest to largest of game we have on offer from field to plate in my hands!!

The handle has been design to be safe and comfortable in small to large hands even with gloves on, as my Mrs. has hands smaller than my 9 year old son and I have big fat hands and we all agreed after some use it was just right, comfortable, secure and we were all able to hold it in multiple holds. It’s well rounded with just the one choil for the above reason.

The grind is a sabre grind, flat grind to o. so it is fine enough for butchery etc but strong enough for utility jobs like cutting a hazel peg for a purse net etc or taking a slice of pork pie if you like me and think with your belly ha .

Handling options are wide as it would suit from novice knife maker to experienced, with the option of 5 large pins or 22 small pins or any combination you like. Or simply wrap it para cord dip it in fibreglass resin and let it set.

I hope you appreciate the thought that went into this lot and hope you feel it would give you the confidence to do whatever you need of it without fuss or fault.

For now they are £25 each that is posted first class recorded to the UK. But this might need to go up in the year unless i find a way to get the costs down .

 

i hope the pics show how accurate they are in the grind ??? iv not numbered them as they are all the same !!

 

blanks #2 #4#5 in the fieldcrafter still available .

and 3x forest anf field blanks also available .

as said above the last blanks of this kind on offer as im going to do more finnished knives from now on !!

 

i hope the knife bought you luck ben ? !!

all the best , matt

 

Hey matt, I ended up dropping by my mates house to show him my knife and give him those files and by the time I got out with the dog the street lights were just flickering on! I'll get some blood on the blade soon enough hopefully.... Nice to meet you and Gemma.

[midnight 657]

never mind ben give them a little long to put on weight ??

 

just number 4 and the 3 FF blanks left .

all the best , matt