every week at my forge and workshop(updated)

[leeren666 10]

Are you selling the field crafter completed ? Or just the blades and sheaths ? I would love one but don't have the tools to do the handle-ing part

[midnight 657]

Yep as a completed product , I'm waiting for handle materials to arrive from the states . They should be in the uk by now it's just how long it takes for them to get to me !!

It's taken something like 9 weeks waiting to get all the work done and materials gathered !!

As soon as it gets here all I will be doing until the materials runs out is Finnished knives .

I have something like 20 orders and I will have 25 finnished knives .

The goal is to have all 25 for sale in one group by the weekend !!

All the best , matt

[jacknife 2,005]

Hi

Are all the completed knives going to be the same or will there be a few different types of handles

 

How would i go about reserving one

 

Thanks

[midnight 657]

As a start they will all have the same handle material . I will post pics in a min of the first finished One that sold in minuets yesterday .

I should have 24 more by the weekend .

I will continue to sell them as first come first serve as its the fairest way to do it .

If folks want " different handles , then I'm happy to sell blanks and sheaths with the correct pins and lanyard . That way you can handle them yourself or get someone to do it for you !!

But I think you will like the finished product iv chosen a material that will not break ,warp ,move or absorb water , blood, etc

And it's the colour scheme I liked the most and one I was constantly asked for when I was doing customs .

Give me half an hour il post up what iv got .

[midnight 657]

this one is sold but the rest will look the same , iv just posted this to show you guys how they look and all he info i have on them .

more to follow later in the week .

 

 

hi guys i was going to wait untill i have a full 25 of these to sell in one hit , but iv desided to sell the first compleated knife ever to be sold under the name fieldcrafter-uk seperatly first .

just a run down of dimentions and materials used .

the blade is constructed from 5.8mm thick o1 tool steel.
Professionally heat treated in Sheffield to a tested hrc 57-59
Laser engraved in sheffeild.
hand finished in every other way, each one is subtly different.
They have what I call "raw steel finish" which is actually a process and means that it’s totally practical as a working tool you wont worry about scratching it .
it has a sabre grind rather than the standard scandi grind as I personally can’t get on with the true scandi grind and find it’s not a lot of use when doing tasks like field dressing a deer for example, so I’ve done the grind higher to get a finer cross section for what I believe is a better edge for the purpose of field craft
It’s totally over engineered so should last a very long time and some abuse in the field!!
Dimensions are.
9.5cm cutting edge
12.5cm handle or 8 3/4" overall length in old money.
It takes 4 x 4mm pins and 1x8mm lanyard.
the handle materials is black and olive green G10 . note on g10 (This glass-epoxy laminate is specified for its extremely high strength and high dimensional stability. G-10 is used for high humidity applications. G-10 is difficult to cut or machine and may require special equipment. G-10 is stronger than any natural handle material and can withstand higher temperatures,G10 laminate grades are produced by inserting continuous glass woven fabric impregnated with an epoxy resin binder while forming the sheet under high pressure. This material is used extensively in the electronics industry because its water absorption is extremely minimal)
in short its the ultimate handle material for a working tool. and it looks realy cool

i use a two ton rated 2 part apoxie to adhere the hole thing togeather but the way the pins fit even if the glue did begine to fail the handle would stay inplace with out movemnt !
shaped and finnished by hand and given a satin finnish with a specialist abrasive .

'Info on the sheaths is 3.5mm died through shoulder .
Double Stitched with doubled over pre waxed nylon thread so each stitch is 4 strands thick .
Riveted belt loop . 3.5mm welt glued and stitched by hand .
Died again to colour the fresh cut edges , dried for 5 hours in warm environment and waxed .
Should last a very long time !
The black is less prone to showing wear over the years I believe . A little dubbing from the new owner once or twice a year and I'm sure they will stand the test of time
The good thing with fieldcrafter-uk is that If your sheath does die unexpectedly ( you loose it or damage it ) you can buy another to replace it !!

im going to offer a first come first serve policy on this as i allways have , iv been messed about 100 tmes so please dont pm or say you want it unless your genuinly going to buy it , no cheaques will be accepted iv been had with a few rubber cheques now and thats ruled that out .
paypal is fine( + charges please) , as is cash recorded delivery and bacs. the price is £120 with free (uk only) first class recorded postage , that usualy take a working day to arrive and i allways get a tracking number.
you also get a small scotchbrite pad so that you can clean your knife and oil it between using it .

i hope you like it as much as we do , and just think this is the first ever sold under thi name so its number 1 , might make it collectable one day !!

[paulus 26]

very nice mate, i hope all works our for you anybody who is looking for a high quality working knife you will not find better than these and the price is exceptionally reasonable in fact i will go further and say there cheap as chips

[Brewman 1,192]

very nice mate, i hope all works our for you anybody who is looking for a high quality working knife you will not find better than these and the price is exceptionally reasonable in fact i will go further and say there cheap as chips

 

I second that, bought one off Matt earlier on in the year and it is a top class blade.

These fieldcrafters are the pups privates.

 

I will be availing of one of these in the future.

[paulus 26]

 

very nice mate, i hope all works our for you anybody who is looking for a high quality working knife you will not find better than these and the price is exceptionally reasonable in fact i will go further and say there cheap as chips

I second that, bought one off Matt earlier on in the year and it is a top class blade.

These fieldcrafters are the pups privates.

 

I will be availing of one of these in the future.

 

i have had 4 over the last 12 months 2 i gave away as presents and 2 i have kept, i am trying to resist buying another

[Gin 498]

Fantastic work Matt. I knew of G10 as a top material but i have never worked with it, but may do so now after seeing that.

A crackin knife and sheath,- and a giveaway price of only £120,- where else could you get a knife like that at that price.

[midnight 657]

Thank you fellas , I really like the finished look .

I was referencing mine against other knives and they really do offer good value .

Iv been badly let down but the handle company/importers so iv had to buy in 20+ sets of micarta and dymond wood scales just to get this next 20 finished .

Il not be offering them finished in those materials as there is to much labour involved . ( iv just lost £440 having to switch for this group)

I won't be passing that cost on to you guys the price will still be £120 delivered .

You will have to wait about 2 more weeks if you want one finished in the same g10 I'm afraid .

All the best , matt

[the big chief 3,099]

Spot on those mat

[midnight 657]

Hi guys here are the latest batch to be completed.

 

I had a fire in my workshop today and lost all extraction so work has stopped till thats fixed!!

I have also had massive problems with the agent I imported the handle materials from he has left me hanging for over two weeks with no actual delivery time yet (I paid to get it here faster)

 

So Ive had to raid a knife maker friends supplies and buy up what synthetics he had.

lucky for you there all really high quality , bad news for me they cost a lot more and all take a lot more labour to use and finish .

Long story short IV lost over £200 on this batch!!

But Im not going to pass that on to you guys as a gesture of good will!!

The price is still £120 with free postage to UK.

Just a rundown of dimensions and materials used.

 

The blade is constructed from 5.8mm thick o1 tool steel.

Professionally heat treated in Sheffield to a tested hrc 57-59

Lasers engraved in Sheffield.

Hand finished in every other way, each one is subtly different.

They have what I call "raw steel finish" which is actually a process and means that its totally practical as a working tool you wont worry about scratching it .

it has a sabre grind rather than the standard scandi grind as I personally cant get on with the true scandi grind and find its not a lot of use when doing tasks like field dressing a deer for example, so Ive done the grind higher to get a finer cross section for what I believe is a better edge for the purpose of field craft

Its totally over engineered so should last a very long time and some abuse in the field!!

Dimensions are.

9.5cm cutting edge

12.5cm handle or 8 3/4" overall length in old money.

It takes 4 x 4mm pins and 1x8mm lanyard.

The handle materials are black and dymond wood , this is a laminated wood product tha is made under huge pressure and injected with resin , its very strong and hard wearing (not like real wood)

green linen micarta , made the same as above but with linen

and black linen micarta .

they are superb handle materials and the only thing i would use if i couldnt get g10 !!

there almost indistructable .

I use a two ton rated 2 part apoxie to adhere the whole thing together but the way the pins fit even if the glue did begin to fail the handle would stay in place without movement !

Shaped and finished by hand and given a satin finish with a specialist abrasive.

 

'Info on the sheaths is 3.5mm died through shoulder.

Double Stitched with doubled over pre waxed nylon thread so each stitch is 4 strands thick.

Riveted belt loop. 3.5mm welt glued and stitched by hand.

Died again to colour the fresh cut edges, dried for 5 hours in warm environment and waxed.

Should last a very long time!

The black is less prone to showing wear over the years I believe. A little dubbing from the new owner once or twice a year and I'm sure they will stand the test of time

The good thing with fieldcrafter-uk is that If your sheath does die unexpectedly ( you lose it or damage it ) you can buy another to replace it !!

 

Im going to offer a first come first serve policy on this as I always have , iv been messed about 100 times so please dont pm or say you want it unless your genuinely going to buy it , no cheques will be accepted iv been had with a few rubber cheques now and thats ruled that out .

PayPal is fine (+ charges please), as is cash recorded delivery and bacs. The price is £120 with free (UK only) first class recorded postage, that usually take a working day to arrive and I always get a tracking number.

You also get a small scotchbrite pad so that you can clean your knife and oil it between using it.

 

I hope you like them as much as we do .

 

all the best , matt .

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Hi guys here are the latest batch to be completed.

 

I had a fire in my workshop today and lost all extraction so work has stopped till thats fixed!!

I have also had massive problems with the agent I imported the handle materials from he has left me hanging for over two weeks with no actual delivery time yet (I paid to get it here faster)

 

So Ive had to raid a knife maker friends supplies and buy up what synthetics he had.

lucky for you there all really high quality , bad news for me they cost a lot more and all take a lot more labour to use and finish .

Long story short IV lost over £200 on this batch!!

But Im not going to pass that on to you guys as a gesture of good will!!

The price is still £120 with free postage to UK.

Just a rundown of dimensions and materials used.

 

The blade is constructed from 5.8mm thick o1 tool steel.

Professionally heat treated in Sheffield to a tested hrc 57-59

Lasers engraved in Sheffield.

Hand finished in every other way, each one is subtly different.

They have what I call "raw steel finish" which is actually a process and means that its totally practical as a working tool you wont worry about scratching it .

it has a sabre grind rather than the standard scandi grind as I personally cant get on with the true scandi grind and find its not a lot of use when doing tasks like field dressing a deer for example, so Ive done the grind higher to get a finer cross section for what I believe is a better edge for the purpose of field craft

Its totally over engineered so should last a very long time and some abuse in the field!!

Dimensions are.

9.5cm cutting edge

12.5cm handle or 8 3/4" overall length in old money.

It takes 4 x 4mm pins and 1x8mm lanyard.

The handle materials are black and dymond wood , this is a laminated wood product tha is made under huge pressure and injected with resin , its very strong and hard wearing (not like real wood)

green linen micarta , made the same as above but with linen

and black linen micarta .

they are superb handle materials and the only thing i would use if i couldnt get g10 !!

there almost indistructable .

I use a two ton rated 2 part apoxie to adhere the whole thing together but the way the pins fit even if the glue did begin to fail the handle would stay in place without movement !

Shaped and finished by hand and given a satin finish with a specialist abrasive.

 

'Info on the sheaths is 3.5mm died through shoulder.

Double Stitched with doubled over pre waxed nylon thread so each stitch is 4 strands thick.

Riveted belt loop. 3.5mm welt glued and stitched by hand.

Died again to colour the fresh cut edges, dried for 5 hours in warm environment and waxed.

Should last a very long time!

The black is less prone to showing wear over the years I believe. A little dubbing from the new owner once or twice a year and I'm sure they will stand the test of time

The good thing with fieldcrafter-uk is that If your sheath does die unexpectedly ( you lose it or damage it ) you can buy another to replace it !!

 

Im going to offer a first come first serve policy on this as I always have , iv been messed about 100 times so please dont pm or say you want it unless your genuinely going to buy it , no cheques will be accepted iv been had with a few rubber cheques now and thats ruled that out .

PayPal is fine (+ charges please), as is cash recorded delivery and bacs. The price is £120 with free (UK only) first class recorded postage, that usually take a working day to arrive and I always get a tracking number.

You also get a small scotchbrite pad so that you can clean your knife and oil it between using it.

 

I hope you like them as much as we do .

 

all the best , matt .

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[Gin 498]

Matt, do a write up of your knifemaking history and with these photos, send them off to Country magazines

Again Top Work

[midnight 657]

Thanks Dave , I will when I get the materials I want from the states

One dymond wood sold .

 

All the best , matt

[midnight 657]

Hi I only have one green micarta handled knife left . Iv sold 2 dymond wood( green and black)

And one black linen .

Some guys have bought with out sheaths and some have bought completed knives .

It's all the same to me if you would like to buy just parts that's great .

When I was wrapping one last night iv just ran it over the steel to make sure it was sharp and with a flick of the wrist it sliced to the bone on my thumb.

There sharp so be carful , if your making a sheath your self please make sure it's good thick leather as a sheath is not just a handy place to keep a knife it's what stops you stabbing yourself or slicing chunks of you body !!!

 

All the best , matt