Don't tell C.L. Matteo my blacksmith about this.      

I got this from ML Knives. Hand forged 4 5/8" blade, 9 1/4" OA, aged walnut handled,leather lined rawhide sheath. It has an old timey look and feel. I need another knife like I need another big toe, but dang I love em.

   

Hey buddy, you're going to carve my initials in there someplace, right?    

That is a rugged looking knife. I certainly understand why you like it. Knives are like arrows. There is no such thing as having too many.

We have a couple of Matt's knives.....

I LOVE THEM!!!!! Both were "gifts" Mine was given to me by my TradGang Brother, Kenny Mowrey.(adkmountainken) along with a MountainMan sheath, and a possibles bag with a sheath on the back. His steel/forging/tempering process is AMAZING!!!!! "Hair popping,Shaving sharp, and they STAY THAT WAY!!!!! Chris Dewitt(Bowspirit) shot a porkypine years back & it skinned out the old porky and still shaved hair after he was done!!!!!

The other, was a gift to my son Tyler his 1st year Bowhunting, from our TradGang Brother Manny.(frenchymanny) Tyler is still waiting to gut&skin his "1st Deer" but when he does... This will be the knife he uses, and it will certainly be up to the task!!!

"Sharp" looking knife Ron!!!!! ENJOY!!!!!      

Matts well known in the living history circles!! I loves me my knives too!!

That is a really timeless and handsome piece there Ron.  I need to learn more about this maker.

.... a big toe is actually quite important and if those feet are as wide as you say they are I'm certain it is essential for stability!

There is no such thing as having too many knifes,

QuoteOriginally posted by T-Bowhunter:
There is no such thing as having too many knifes,

Bingo  

The thing to know about knives. "They are easy to hide. Never jam or run out of bullets. And are really handy for close contact work"

Ron you are not alone in your love for knives. I have quite a few and still usually buy another one every year. That one is a simple beauty.

Nice!! I love knives myself, but when I'm hunting I carry either my Fathers, or my Grandfathers old hunting knives. They're both long gone, but I know they'd like the fact that their knives are still gutting, skinning, and cutting up deer, and other game.

Congrats on your new knife, Ron.

Bob

Kenny gave me an ML knife, too. Yours is some sweet doin's, Ron, and the sheath is perfect!

Killdeer

That sheath ain't all bad either. Can we see the back of it.  Got to make me one.

Jon, the strap on the back of the sheath is quite long, the loop is 3 3/4" This allows it to be carried in a high or lower position and also slanted in a cross draw carry. I have other knife sheaths with this kind of strap and I really like the versatility it offers. It has to be fairly tight and not stretch. If you don't use rawhide use thicker leather, not thin or it will stretch too much and not hold it's position on your belt.

       

That's a purty one!  I'm not sure why those things are so danged addictive.  I have more than I could use in a day, but everyday I see another one I would like to have.

Drool . That's real nice.

best in the business!!! i am down to just 2 of his knives, had 20 at one time, never sold a one!

Just a great looking knife and sheath. Thanks for the photo's

Quotebest in the business!!! i am down to just 2 of his knives, had 20 at one time, never sold a one!  

That's because you've got such a big generous heart Ken, you give your things away to your friends.