I just think Matt is not well known enough,- his blades and finished knives are now at the top for quality. I hope he does continue, and gets better known.
Last year in March, was the Murton Terrier and Lurcher show.
Contact number 07810 596310
At the shows, look for Ron Hodgson, he has show lists, covering all North shows, for only £1
Thats interesting what you say Matt, about buffing the cutting edge.
I took a blunt opinel to my mates to borrow his "proper" water stones, but they were not needed. He just ran the blade edge under a buffing wheel, and it was RAZOR sharp. I was amazed at how sharp it was and all that was needed was a buffing wheel.
I have done it with a coping saw and also a hacksaw. Gently clamp it in the vice, and sand it flat.
Finer grades of sandpaper to finish it off. I used to use T-cut to polish it up, when finished.