Charles May

VCM3 · Jul 19, 2006

I just got three new Charles May knives.I figured you'd like to see them.
The tan knife,is a Pocket Rocket,with tan G-10.The Ironwood beauty,is a Trace Scandi.The other little guy,is a Handi-Scandi,with Stellars Sea Cow Bone.

Here is some detail of the Sea Cow Bone.

VCM3 · Jul 19, 2006

Here is the Pocket Rocket in the Hand.

G3 · Jul 19, 2006

Nice knives. Good luck with them.

VCM3 · Jul 19, 2006

And a close up,of the Ironwood.Charles clearly makes a very gorgeous knife.

Mike Robuck · Jul 19, 2006

I like them too; especially the ironwood one.

VCM3 · Jul 19, 2006

It's knives like these,make you forget about your folders.

Thomason · Jul 19, 2006

A very fine trio, indeed. My favorite is the Pocket Rocket. Just go ahead and send it my way, Vince

. Charles May, eh? My wish list just keeps getting longer and longer.

VCM3 · Jul 20, 2006

Thomason said:
A very fine trio, indeed. My favorite is the Pocket Rocket. Just go ahead and send it my way, Vince . Charles May, eh? My wish list just keeps getting longer and longer.

Hope you all like the shots.Thomason,Charles has three blade styles for the Pocket Rocket,so maybe your list,may get even longer.

v-man · Jul 20, 2006

Charles is a both a great person and a great knife maker.
Vance

VCM3 · Jul 20, 2006

v-man said:
Charles is a both a great person and a great knife maker.
Vance

That he is,v-man.I've had a few different hunter sized blades from him.The Trace,seems to be a real winner,IMO. I also liked that pocket rocket,too.Got right back on with him,for another,this one,a clip pt. blade,in his really gorgeous ironwood.I think the white liners,just sets it off real nice.That's the second Handi-Scandi of mine,I like that one,for a pocketable size fixed,you can't beat it,nice little 2-3 finger knife.I'm real pleased with these knives from Charles,and I have to say here,he hooked me up !!

v-man · Jul 20, 2006

I live close enough to Charles to be able to go and handle the blanks and some finished blades from time to time. My twin brother and I both bought a Holt Collier with His amazing died bone!
How long is the wait now I wonder?

VCM3 · Jul 20, 2006

v-man,I ordered these three,a few months back.As far as the wait,for the one I just ordered,I did not ask Charles.Best bet,get the info from the man himself.Thinking about it,he was faster than he quoted me,though.

Keith Montgomery · Jul 23, 2006

I like the ironwood one a little more than the rest, but I like them all.

jryan76 · Jul 26, 2006

Very Nice collection! I have a "Holt Collier" and a "The Trace" models on order with Charles right now. There actually due to be ready just about anytime. Looking forward to getting them and these pics make me even more anxious. I'll post some pics when they arrive.:thumbup:

VCM3 · Jul 26, 2006

jryan76 said:
Very Nice collection! I have a "Holt Collier" and a "The Trace" models on order with Charles right now. There actually due to be ready just about anytime. Looking forward to getting them and these pics make me even more anxious. I'll post some pics when they arrive.:thumbup:

Your gonna love 'em,jryan.There's a nice article,on Charles May,and his knives,inTactical Knives May '06, by Terrill Hoffman,check it out if you can.

jryan76 · Jul 27, 2006

VCM3 said:
Your gonna love 'em,jryan.There's a nice article,on Charles May,and his knives,inTactical Knives May '06, by Terrill Hoffman,check it out if you can.

That article is actually what turned me on to his work. Since then I've spoken with him on several occasions about my orders...he has always been super nice and willing to answer any questions I've had. I think his work is outstanding, proof is in your pictures, and cant wait to get my orders...he's also a super nice guy.

MTF3 · Jul 27, 2006

I have two on order with Charles now. One a Bladie Mae with Stellars Sea Cow bone and the other a Trace with orange G-10.

Charles is a great guy, very particular about the quality of his work.

Thanks for the pictures, I was wondering how that Stellars Sea Cow would look finished out. Thanks.

VCM3 · Jul 27, 2006

MTF3,Nice choices!!Charles has a "feel" for picking the Sea Cow Bone!
The Trace,is awesome,in the hand.

Jay_Wyatt · Jul 27, 2006

Such nice sharps. How do you choose in the mornings with a group like that?
thanks for shareing your pic's with us!

VCM3 · Jul 28, 2006

Jay_Wyatt said:
Such nice sharps. How do you choose in the mornings with a group like that?
thanks for shareing your pic's with us!

Jay,This always presents a problem.

Charles May

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