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May #11342066 07/30/16 Joined: Sep 2014 Posts: 1,902 Upstate NY T troutfisher13111 OP Campfire Regular OP troutfisher13111 Campfire Regular T Joined: Sep 2014 Posts: 1,902 Upstate NY Received this from a forum member.Didn't love it at first, but I've been fondling it for a day and it's really growing on me. This will make a great deer knife as well as a B&T.

Re: May troutfisher13111 #11342152 07/31/16 Joined: Jan 2006 Posts: 8,780 WNY L Lawdwaz Campfire Outfitter Lawdwaz Campfire Outfitter L Joined: Jan 2006 Posts: 8,780 WNY Looks good to me but in the hands is what helps to tell the tale.

Re: May troutfisher13111 #11342205 07/31/16 Joined: Jun 2008 Posts: 18,478 Colorado antlers Campfire Ranger antlers Campfire Ranger Joined: Jun 2008 Posts: 18,478 Colorado That's a nice design. Once you start actually usin' it, you'll probably like it even more...! I really like that blue G-10. Every day on this side of the ground is a win.

Re: May antlers #11342232 07/31/16 Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 14,119 Texas G geedubya Campfire Outfitter geedubya Campfire Outfitter G Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 14,119 Texas IIRC I have only two of May's knives. Both are scary sharp with a toothy edge. The fit and finish on both are excellent. I would bet it is the same with yours. One thing for sure. You will not have to worry about laying it down and not being able to spy it. Good stuff! GWB A Kill Artist. When I draw, I draw blood.

Re: May troutfisher13111 #11342261 07/31/16 Joined: Mar 2005 Posts: 11,681 MOGC Campfire Outfitter MOGC Campfire Outfitter Joined: Mar 2005 Posts: 11,681 I love a good B&T pattern knife. What didn't you like about this one at first? Every normal man must be tempted, at times, to spit on his hands, hoist the black flag, and begin slitting throats.

Re: May MOGC #11342290 07/31/16 Joined: Feb 2009 Posts: 4,531 South TX J joshf303 Campfire Tracker joshf303 Campfire Tracker J Joined: Feb 2009 Posts: 4,531 South TX Good to hear it's growing on you..... The handle was just a touch too slim for my liking.

Re: May MOGC #11342804 07/31/16 Joined: Sep 2014 Posts: 1,902 Upstate NY T troutfisher13111 OP Campfire Regular OP troutfisher13111 Campfire Regular T Joined: Sep 2014 Posts: 1,902 Upstate NY Originally Posted by MOGC I love a good B&T pattern knife. What didn't you like about this one at first? The blade is more upswept than I thought, but it works works well with this knife. I believe it will make a good skinner for such a narrow blade.

Re: May troutfisher13111 #11342812 07/31/16 Joined: Apr 2011 Posts: 69,194 TX chlinstructor Campfire Kahuna chlinstructor Campfire Kahuna Joined: Apr 2011 Posts: 69,194 TX Nice! And like GW said, you won't have to worry about laying it down in the grass and losing it. "Allways speak the truth and you will never have to remember what you said before..." Sam Houston Texans, "We say Grace, We Say Mam, If You Don't Like it, We Don't Give a Damn!" ~Molɔ̀ːn Labé Skýla~

Re: May troutfisher13111 #11342862 07/31/16 Joined: Nov 2010 Posts: 19,000 Central MS BigDave39355 Campfire Ranger BigDave39355 Campfire Ranger Joined: Nov 2010 Posts: 19,000 Central MS Nice knife! I do like the blue. Dave �The man who complains about the way the ball bounces is likely to be the one who dropped it.� Lou Holtz

Re: May troutfisher13111 #11343359 07/31/16 Joined: Mar 2005 Posts: 11,681 MOGC Campfire Outfitter MOGC Campfire Outfitter Joined: Mar 2005 Posts: 11,681 Originally Posted by troutfisher13111 Originally Posted by MOGC I love a good B&T pattern knife. What didn't you like about this one at first? The blade is more upswept than I thought, but it works works well with this knife. I believe it will make a good skinner for such a narrow blade. I use an Ingram #4 to gutless debone and quarter deer for the backpack and it works very well for the chore. I plan on putting my Dowell B&T to work this fall doing the same. I have high expectations of Brett's M4 steel, really looking forward to wringing it out. Every normal man must be tempted, at times, to spit on his hands, hoist the black flag, and begin slitting throats.

Re: May troutfisher13111 #11345094 08/01/16 Joined: Nov 2010 Posts: 19,000 Central MS BigDave39355 Campfire Ranger BigDave39355 Campfire Ranger Joined: Nov 2010 Posts: 19,000 Central MS Didn't see a May thread. So I'll piggyback here Forget about this one until an email today. In bound. Slitter Dave �The man who complains about the way the ball bounces is likely to be the one who dropped it.� Lou Holtz

Re: May BigDave39355 #11345146 08/01/16 Joined: Jun 2008 Posts: 18,478 Colorado antlers Campfire Ranger antlers Campfire Ranger Joined: Jun 2008 Posts: 18,478 Colorado THAT is a beautiful knife...! Great design, and excellent choice of scales and jiggin' pattern. Every day on this side of the ground is a win.

Re: May troutfisher13111 #11345194 08/01/16 Joined: Mar 2005 Posts: 11,681 MOGC Campfire Outfitter MOGC Campfire Outfitter Joined: Mar 2005 Posts: 11,681 Yeah man! I like that Slitter just fine. Both of these May knives look excellent. I like Mr. May's sheaths too. Every normal man must be tempted, at times, to spit on his hands, hoist the black flag, and begin slitting throats.

Re: May troutfisher13111 #11345459 08/01/16 Joined: Sep 2014 Posts: 1,902 Upstate NY T troutfisher13111 OP Campfire Regular OP troutfisher13111 Campfire Regular T Joined: Sep 2014 Posts: 1,902 Upstate NY Very nice!

Re: May troutfisher13111 #11345565 08/01/16 Joined: Jun 2013 Posts: 2,451 Stuck in Folsom Prison H haverluk Campfire Regular haverluk Campfire Regular H Joined: Jun 2013 Posts: 2,451 Stuck in Folsom Prison Very nice indeed! I have been in the queue for a Big Woods since November. Looking forward to it. How long of a wait did you guys have? Semper Fi

Re: May troutfisher13111 #11345734 08/01/16 Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 13,758 J JCMCUBIC Campfire Outfitter JCMCUBIC Campfire Outfitter J Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 13,758 A May Slitter paired with his B&T is a great combo. Last edited by JCMCUBIC; 08/02/16.

Re: May troutfisher13111 #11346831 08/02/16 Joined: Jan 2014 Posts: 458 Lowcountry SC ATROX Campfire Member ATROX Campfire Member Joined: Jan 2014 Posts: 458 Lowcountry SC

Re: May troutfisher13111 #11347515 08/02/16 Joined: Mar 2005 Posts: 11,681 MOGC Campfire Outfitter MOGC Campfire Outfitter Joined: Mar 2005 Posts: 11,681 That is a sweet pair of working knives... Every normal man must be tempted, at times, to spit on his hands, hoist the black flag, and begin slitting throats.

Re: May troutfisher13111 #11347831 08/02/16 Joined: Nov 2010 Posts: 19,000 Central MS BigDave39355 Campfire Ranger BigDave39355 Campfire Ranger Joined: Nov 2010 Posts: 19,000 Central MS Great looking pair! Dave �The man who complains about the way the ball bounces is likely to be the one who dropped it.� Lou Holtz

Re: May troutfisher13111 #11348102 08/02/16 Joined: Jan 2014 Posts: 458 Lowcountry SC ATROX Campfire Member ATROX Campfire Member Joined: Jan 2014 Posts: 458 Lowcountry SC Dave, I love the red jigged g10 on that knife you got coming. Post some more pictures when get it. It's super cool!

Re: May ATROX #11348742 08/03/16 Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 1,671 Kansas 7_08FAN Campfire Regular 7_08FAN Campfire Regular Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 1,671 Kansas Any pictures of the back of his sheathes...Does he just fold over for the belt loop or lower it to hold the knife higher on your belt... The red jigged is nice. Been looking at the BUK95 on his website. Anyone have and use this model. "Mark the birds and handle your Dog"

Re: May 7_08FAN #11349476 08/03/16 Joined: Nov 2010 Posts: 19,000 Central MS BigDave39355 Campfire Ranger BigDave39355 Campfire Ranger Joined: Nov 2010 Posts: 19,000 Central MS Originally Posted by ATROX Dave, I love the red jigged g10 on that knife you got coming. Post some more pictures when get it. It's super cool! I will post some. Jigged micarta though. Originally Posted by 7_08FAN Any pictures of the back of his sheathes...Does he just fold over for the belt loop or lower it to hold the knife higher on your belt... The red jigged is nice. Been looking at the BUK95 on his website. Anyone have and use this model. I have a buk95. Never used it. Nice size knife. I like em with a ~ 3 1/2" blade. Dave �The man who complains about the way the ball bounces is likely to be the one who dropped it.� Lou Holtz

Re: May BigDave39355 #11349571 08/03/16 Joined: Jun 2008 Posts: 18,478 Colorado antlers Campfire Ranger antlers Campfire Ranger Joined: Jun 2008 Posts: 18,478 Colorado Originally Posted by BigDave39355 Jigged micarta... Is it linen...? Every day on this side of the ground is a win.

Re: May BigDave39355 #11349584 08/03/16 Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 1,671 Kansas 7_08FAN Campfire Regular 7_08FAN Campfire Regular Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 1,671 Kansas Hey,,post up that Buk95....also the sheath on its backside....thanks "Mark the birds and handle your Dog"

Re: May 7_08FAN #11349611 08/03/16 Joined: Nov 2010 Posts: 19,000 Central MS BigDave39355 Campfire Ranger BigDave39355 Campfire Ranger Joined: Nov 2010 Posts: 19,000 Central MS Originally Posted by antlers Originally Posted by BigDave39355 Jigged micarta... Is it linen...? Not sure, I looked back on the Email from Charles and it just says red micarta. Originally Posted by 7_08FAN Hey,,post up that Buk95....also the sheath on its backside....thanks I'm out of pocket or I'd post a May leather sheath for you. Dave �The man who complains about the way the ball bounces is likely to be the one who dropped it.� Lou Holtz

Re: May BigDave39355 #11349642 08/03/16 Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 1,671 Kansas 7_08FAN Campfire Regular 7_08FAN Campfire Regular Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 1,671 Kansas I know you have several nice knives. Be interested in your all around favorite. I really like this and the new red one, "Mark the birds and handle your Dog"

Re: May troutfisher13111 #11349701 08/03/16 Joined: Nov 2010 Posts: 19,000 Central MS BigDave39355 Campfire Ranger BigDave39355 Campfire Ranger Joined: Nov 2010 Posts: 19,000 Central MS The slitter is prob my favorite. I have another one I picked up off here. Dave �The man who complains about the way the ball bounces is likely to be the one who dropped it.� Lou Holtz

Re: May MOGC #11350206 08/03/16 Joined: Sep 2014 Posts: 1,902 Upstate NY T troutfisher13111 OP Campfire Regular OP troutfisher13111 Campfire Regular T Joined: Sep 2014 Posts: 1,902 Upstate NY Originally Posted by MOGC I use an Ingram #4 to gutless debone and quarter deer for the backpack and it works very well for the chore. I plan on putting my Dowell B&T to work this fall doing the same. I have high expectations of Brett's M4 steel, really looking forward to wringing it out. I field dress my deer. If a blade is too upswept it gets in the way while making the cut from genitals to sternum, but this blade is short enough for me to get my finger under the point.

Re: May troutfisher13111 #11351352 08/04/16 Joined: Mar 2005 Posts: 11,681 MOGC Campfire Outfitter MOGC Campfire Outfitter Joined: Mar 2005 Posts: 11,681 Obviously a drop point is better than a trailing point for field dressing. Like you said, you can choke up and get your finger out there and it is workable. Every normal man must be tempted, at times, to spit on his hands, hoist the black flag, and begin slitting throats.