Handmade Sheffield - Michael May 6" Utility

[roaduck]

I love budget knives as you guys have no doubt gathered - hehe but I decided to push the boat out a little bit today.
I ordered a Michael May 6" utility knife - handmade in Sheffield, Yorkshire UK.

The specs are :

UTILITY KNIFE – YORKSHIRE OAK​

• O1 carbon steel with forced patina
• Yorkshire oak scales
• Brass cutler’s rivets
• Full tang construction
• Cutting edge: 155mm
• Overall length: 280mm

I like it`s rugged looks and I love real blokes knives - it`s due in 4-8 weeks but might arrive earlier.
Some would say it ain`t purdy - but I like ugly ducklings that can swim I don`t judge a book by it`s cover !
I have old beat up ugly knives that can process 120 lbs of food in an afternoon without me getting worn out.
I have these 3 - way - 4 foot high dipole speakers upstairs under the bed ( no room ) that look like 2 ugly gravestones - but oh my god - the soundstage is massive without boom and tizz and shouty midrange.

 

[Aardvark]

That's nice! Really like what he does with the wood, very simple, elegant.

 

[roaduck]

Thanks Aardvark I like plain-looking things that work well - like sleeper cars hehe !
Apparently the guy has a Worldwide reputation for quality and value kitchen and outside knives - I just found him by accident today.

He makes unusual kitchen knives like this one; the patina looks gorgeous to me.

It was an amazing bargain as well - just over £100 - cheaper than a Wusthof, Dick or Shun !