Custom Handmade Knives by brothers Charlie Mathews and Harry Mathews.
Twin Blades is a partnership born out of a love for knife making by twin brothers, Charlie and Harry Mathews. As collectors and users of handmade and custom knives for over 30 years, it was an easy step for these avid outdoor sportsmen to move from making knives as a hobby to full time knife making. They are fast gaining a reputation for quality craftsmanship and durability.
Twin Blade knives should be used in the field. Each is custom made and accompanied by a quality leather handmade sheath. Left-handed sheathes are even provided at no additional charge. The various designs are a result of years of experience in the outdoors by the makers, as well as their friends. They know first-hand what you are looking for…a quality tool that will serve you now and for generations.
Materials:
Twin Blades uses a wide assortment of natural handle materials as well as micarta. The following is a list of materials normally in stock, but is not all-inclusive as new materials become available.
sambar- stag- axis deer- buffalo horn- giraffe bone- deer bone-elk bone- ivory (several types)- bubinga bocote-cocobolo -purple heart- blood wood -curly maple- imistag (bone)-pink ivory- desert iron wood- micarta (black, green, maroon, brown, linen and canvas)
The steels used are CPMS30V, CPM3V, D2,1084, 5160 and 1095. Twin Blades heat treats its blades in digitally controlled electric kilns. Occasionally we may send a blade to Paul Bos for heat treatment. The knives are made for people to use and the steel should fit the work the knife will be expected to do. Damascus steel in various patterns can be provided if the customer desires. This is with the understanding that the Mathews did not make the damascus and have no control over the pattern or the performance of the steel in a using knife.
Charlie and Harry will be glad to work with the customer on the selection of materials for his knife to ensure that the knife is not only attractive but performs well in the field
