Recent content by Matthew Gregory

Nice shots, man - the third one is fantastic!!!

I've never seen that grinder in the flesh before, but it looks like a good design and well built. My experiences with Bader are numerous, entirely positive, and offer more than enough flexibility for me. The only other machine I would likely consider would be the Weurtz TW90, and even still...

The koa handled piece was supposed to be for me, but I'm perpetually making the one that was supposed to be for me! If you're interested, send me an email: [email protected] This one, in specific: Thanks, guys!

I use a Wilton Square Wheel that I've modified the snot out of trying to make it something it isn't. I have every intention of buying a Bader B-III (best customer service on the planet, and great machines, too!).

I could have sworn I'd answered that - sorry! Yes, I do sell them. However, I don't take orders. This is a hobby for me, and I don't want it to become work. If you're interested, though, the piece here with the koa handles and the plain hamon is available. I live just south of Colden, NY...

My next macro will likely be the 200mm - I don't have a genuinely good telephoto, and I wouldn't mind having one that could do double duty. So long as I use them, I don't mind spending money on lenses. I've got a bunch of used primes (including this 60mm) that I picked up for good price, and...

This was taken with my Nikon D7000 and Nikon 60mm Micro f2.8. Thanks for the compliments!

Finished these up last weekend. Everyone that's laid hands on them can't believe just how fast and light they are - VERY deceptive in relation to their looks! One's a bit plain, while the other is obviously pretty racy - easy to see the fact that they're siblings, though. Each blade is...

I'm a part time (hobbyist) maker, and each knife I make is for the most part unique. It would be difficult for me to have a price sheet as I usually only price a knife when I'm done with it and it's ready to sell. I'm just finishing up two more in a similar vein to this one, so stay tuned -...

Yep, but only if the style of knife doesn't call for it. You can see some of my other work on my website... M. Gregory Knives

I posted a youtube video showing the activity of the hamon in this knife, in case anyone wants to see it - you just can't capture it any way with a still camera (or at least I can't!!!). Hamon in kwaiken - YouTube

All gone!!

Picked up a used macro lens and I think I'm in love. It's such a different (demanding!) style of shooting - but it's really neat. HOLY COW is depth of field narrow! Haven't done much with it, but I caught this and I really like it. Tell me what you think!

Make that one not spoken for - and thanks for all the comments, guys!

C'mon, I've been busy with these guys! Gotta show 'em off! This one's awfully different, though. As much as I love the 'traditional' stingray and Japanese style wrap, I crave the warmth and beauty of fine wood. I almost abandoned this blade, as the spine detail I had played with didn't...