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  1. Matt de Clercq

    My son's first knife

    I have been helping my 5 year old build his first knife for a few months and he recently finished. I was able to get him to do a lot of the work by setting up jigs and using a sharpy to color material that he needed to grind or sand off. I could go on and on about what a great experience it was...
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    Hope this turns out better

    Welcome to knife dogs. Got pics?
  3. Matt de Clercq

    Drive belt/motor configuration

    I am in the process of upgrading my motor for my KMG. Previously I have had the grinder and the motor bolted to the bench in a way that keeps the belt tight. This way has worked for me but I would like to know if mounting the motor to a hinged plate would be better? I was thinking that the...
  4. Matt de Clercq

    Damascus Chef Knife with Titanium scales

    That's a beauty Ed. I really like it.
  5. Matt de Clercq

    2015 KD Members Choice Awards - TOP DOG

    I would like to thank many of the members here for helping me and making this forum a pleasure to be a part of. Two that stick out most in my mind right now are Darren Sanders for putting on the Christmas KITH and John Doyle for offering some much needed advice with designing my first hidden...
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    First Frame Lock

    That looks real good! I like the blade shape and contrasting finishes.
  7. Matt de Clercq

    4 Fillet Knives

    I have not ground a fillet knife with a 12" blade but I have done some 10 inchers. IMHO, I would not use steel any thicker than .090". If I was asked to do one that size I would try .070" and taper accordingly.
  8. Matt de Clercq

    2015 Knifemaker Christmas Gift Exchange

    My guess is curly maple and Bubinga but I'm no expert
  9. Matt de Clercq

    2015 Knifemaker Christmas Gift Exchange

    Thank you J. Hoffman for the box of goodies, it will be put to good use. Can you tell me the type of wood you sent?
  10. Matt de Clercq

    4 Fillet Knives

    I just finished up some .070" thick 14" OAL AEB-L fillet knives. All suggestions and comments are welcome. Merry Christmas
  11. Matt de Clercq

    Big Dog, small child

    Thanks. Yes, very much.
  12. Matt de Clercq

    Big Dog, small child

    Outstanding hog dog but not much help in the corral.
  13. Matt de Clercq

    Christmas KITH Questions, PICS & Updates

    I recieved Daniels knife today. The blue kirinite with orange liners looks great and it's nice to get my hands on this popular neck knife design. Thank you.
  14. Matt de Clercq

    Christmas KITH

    Good to hear it made it! The mail lady told me some horror stories recently. Thank you for the kind words. If there is anything you see that you feel I could do better on the next one please let me know. If it goes on a hunting or fishing trip take a picture for me, I'm trying to get a collection.
  15. Matt de Clercq

    Christmas KITH Questions, PICS & Updates

    Erik, your knife is on its way.
  16. Matt de Clercq

    Christmas KITH

    Bump
  17. Matt de Clercq

    Christmas KITH Questions, PICS & Updates

    well said DeMo.. Thank you Darren
  18. Matt de Clercq

    Christmas KITH Questions, PICS & Updates

    Man, you guys made some awsome knives!
  19. Matt de Clercq

    Christmas KITH Questions, PICS & Updates

    Looking good you guys!
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