A Grail among Grails; Michael May Knives Sheffield, Ettrick in Bog Oak!!

Salutations, Ladies and Gentlemen! Today, I'll be discussing an absolute 'Grail-knife' of mine; the Michael May Ettrick Wharncliffe in beautiful Bog Oak!
It's no surprise that this Grail is made in Sheffield, and an Ettrick at that! I have fully accepted that I am a hopeless addict when it comes to these knives...not that I mind!
This particularly exquisite piece features a C70 carbon steel Wharncliffe blade, unlike my other Ettrick from Mr. May, which featured a Peach-pruner blade. The bolsters, pins and liners are all brass and the handles are fashioned from gorgeous 5000 year-old Bog Oak. Everything aside from the blade is polished to a glossy finish. The spring has a nice level of tension (5) and features Michael's signature, elegant filework. The overall craftsmanship is excellent, in my eyes. There are certainly things I could complain about, but when it comes to a beautifully functional, artistically made knife, I can't be too nitpicky, particularly at this price, as £82 is extremely reasonable for a custom, handmade knife!
All in all, I adore this piece more than I can express. Yes, the fit-n'-finish isn't quite on par with many $500+ custom knives, but for it's cost, I am still incredibly pleased with it. The style of this knife is timeless and it's aesthetic is unmatched. I am speaking with substantial bias, as I adore Sheffield made knives, Ettricks, specifically. Even so, I'd still happily recommend a Michael May Knife to those who desire a handsome, custom, (handmade) traditional knife at a fair price.
And I won't take back what I said...this knife IS sexy!
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