Charles May Big Hand Scandi

VCM3 · Apr 24, 2006

Ironwood Burl,Mosaic pins,and thin white spacers,watch your fingers!!

VCM3 · Apr 24, 2006

In the hand,it is comfortable.

untamed · Apr 25, 2006

That's going to be a suhweeet backwoods companion IMHO!

tarmix101 · Apr 26, 2006

Very nice.

I just ordered a "Refuge" pattern from Charles. Can't wait to get it.

VCM3 · Apr 26, 2006

untamed,I do not get too far back in the woods,but I can tell you,this blade is commanding. It gives you a secure feel in the hand.
tarmix101,You will like your knife.Charles May makes one heck of a serious knife.I love all of mine,and can't wait for more,although I will have to.
Thanks for the looks and comments,everyone,I just had to show you this one,Sorry that my pictures only capture the Ironwood's beauty to some extent.

ExamonLyf · Apr 26, 2006

That's a tough looking design for sure! Thanks for the pictures..

VCM3 · Apr 26, 2006

I always comment on what a good quality job Charles does on the sheaths,too.The knife fits in there real secure,Great package all around.

VCM3 · Apr 27, 2006

BTW, The amizingly precise scandi-ground blade , is made of D-2 !!

tarmix101 · Apr 27, 2006

VCM3 said:
BTW, The amizingly precise scandi-ground blade , is made of D-2 !!

Sheath looks great. How long was his wait time? I ordered the "Refuge" with the same options on the sample knife at his web site. Very excited to put it to use. When you do get a chance to use it.... let us know how She does

Thanks for the pics!

http://charlesmayknives.blademakers.com/List_Knives_Style_B.asp

VCM3 · Apr 27, 2006

tarmix101,At the time of my most recent order with Charles May,the wait time was 3 months.This knife here was purchased off of Michigan Knives.
While I have not used this knife yet,I ocassionally use a small May Scandi grind knife,"Handi-Scandi".The bevel of the grind,acts as a guide,when touch-up sharpening.A few pulls on an Arkansas stone,on each side,and the result is ,one of the sharpest aggressive non serrated blades I've ever used,hands down.

tarmix101 · Apr 27, 2006

VCM3 said:
tarmix101,At the time of my most recent order with Charles May,the wait time was 3 months.This knife here was purchased off of Michigan Knives.
While I have not used this knife yet,I ocassionally use a small May Scandi grind knife,"Handi-Scandi".The bevel of the grind,acts as a guide,when touch-up sharpening.A few pulls on an Arkansas stone,on each side,and the result is ,one of the sharpest aggressive non serrated blades I've ever used,hands down.

Thanks... I'll post pics as soon as I have my Refuge. :thumbup:

VCM3 · Apr 27, 2006

Here's the Handi- Scandi.The sheath on this one,can be used as a necker,on the belt(attach a cord loop),or staight up in the pocket.I like to carry this one,in a top shirt pocket that buttons down.

tarmix101 · Apr 27, 2006

VCM3 said:
Here's the Handi- Scandi.The sheath on this one,can be used as a necker,on the belt(attach a cord loop),or staight up in the pocket.I like to carry this one,in a top shirt pocket that buttons down.

Like that one. I can see me EDC that in my back pocket. Thanks for the pics!!!!

VCM3 · Apr 27, 2006

tarmix101,and everyone,It is my pleasure to show off these knives a bit.If anyone has pictures of thier Charles May knives,I'd sure like to see 'em,post them here! Thanks!
Vince

Mike Robuck · Apr 27, 2006

Good pictures. I especially like seeing the knives in hand.

Mike

tarmix101 · Apr 28, 2006

It will be several months before I recieve my knife. This is what it will look like however. http://charlesmayknives.blademakers.com/Knife_Info_Style_B.asp?Ref_Num=1645

I will post it in hand after I recieve it.

VCM3 · Apr 28, 2006

That's tarmix101's ordered knife there.

boness · Apr 28, 2006

Very Nice! I love Charlie,s work