Final thoughts on two Michael May handmade traditional knives.

www.michaelmayknives.com
www.davidsonleather.com

[@pauljosephbuggle3722]

These knives are cheap for what they are. I have a Michael May Barlow and it's a humdinger. Helping the craftsman to continue toapply his trade is a way to show our love for the tradition.

[@StephenWorth]

Thank you for turning me onto Michael May. I've now ordered four knives from him and every one of them is amazing. I have a couple of Lee White knives, but the Michael May ones are my favorite. Reasonable prices too. Thanks!

[@lewisgreenway5065]

I am old fashioned when it comes to knives, any knife I buy with pocket clip I take off, find clips uncomfortable, each to his own, keep going with the traditional knives.

[@richklangen1833]

Today I got my first Michael May knife Im in love ❤ my first handcrafded knife Im so happy 😊😊😊

[@swe_nurse8121]

I want to see more traditionals on the channel! Sure, I love myself the Spydercos, the Benchmades, the Hindererers and so on but this is something very important in this day and age. Small scale, custom work that are made to work, both in the sense that it's working well but also in the sense that they are supposed to be carried and used. Keep up the good job!

[@paddyspotatopeelers2154]

Thank you so much that's really nice of you to say. I to like to mix it up. Atb paddy 👍☘️😊

[@StevenSmith-gunknife]

Beautiful knives! Traditional knives have a soul that modern knives don't have.

[@centaurgaming2164]

I bought my first traditional knife a few days ago and have been loving it. Have a great day

[@paddyspotatopeelers2154]

It really opens up another side to the knife hobby. Glad you enjoying yours. Atb paddy 👍☘️😊

[@slidetek]

Those are wonderful slip cases you got for your May knives! Michael's knives are everything you could want in a traditional slippie, and heirloom quality. This is why I _always_ have a slippie in my pocket.

[@paddyspotatopeelers2154]

Thank Tony sorry for late reply got a bit behind. Atb paddy 👍☘️😊

[@slick_slicers]

It’s Simon Davidson who is Davidson Leather. I’ve had at least 10 of these sheaths, some like these (my design!) and some of his standard ones and a large one. I love these Sheffield knives. I’ve several by other makers, and will be getting some of these this year for certain.

[@bdh3949]

Love these knives Paddy, so usable for most, if not all, everyday tasks yet so fine to hold in the hand.

[@paddyspotatopeelers2154]

That's them in a nutshell just great users. Atb paddy 👍☘️😊

[@BigRedEDC]

Terrific knives and sheaths Paddy! Love the blades on both of them! Thanks for sharing my friend! Have a great weekend and be well!

[@rickkerans8485]

Very good looking knives by Michael May and some very nice slips. Really appreciate you showing them off together. I will have to look him up. Have a nice cup of tea.

[@paddyspotatopeelers2154]

Really worth a look pal he is very reasonable.. Atb paddy 👍☘️😊

[@glockgaston2922]

Great video Paddy!! Both of the knives are beautiful as well as the sheathes!! Thanks for sharing brother!!

[@paddyspotatopeelers2154]

My pleasure young man. Atb paddy 👍☘️😊

[@KnifeChatswithTobias]

Beautiful knives and sheathes. It very obvious you really like these knives! Nice little customs!

[@paddyspotatopeelers2154]

It's so nice to find local makers in an industry that's dying over here. It was heartwarming to find him. Sorry its taken so long to reply family. Enough said. Lol atb paddy 👍☘️😊

[@blueeyeswhitedragon9839]

If someone buys a knife and doesn't use it for fear of scratches, dulling the blade, etc. then they don't have a knife, they have a piece of man jewelry. I love knives that are meant to be used, and when someone shows off a knife on KZbin and the knife is shiny and "unused" looking...then I tend to discount much of what that person is telling me. That person is a closet queen collector, not a knife user. Maybe he is technically correct in terminology, but I'd rather the video be shot in the woods or even the back yard, warts and all.

[@davids9549]

Thanks for this Paddy. I'm toying with the idea of asking Michael May to make something a bit special for me, and that Wharncliffe of yours is giving me some assurance that fit/finish will be up to standard.

[@Watchandcutgearchannel]

I really enjoyed this video. The scroll work on the spine is really nice. Very nice materials with a lot a warmth as well. The swell on the handles seem really comfortable .. very cool

[@paddyspotatopeelers2154]

Thanks Alex they are just very affordable good working knives. Made with love. Atb paddy 👍☘️😊

[@MesserHQ]

Great looking knives and cool slips! I'll definitely look into getting a knife from him. Thanks for the video!

[@paddyspotatopeelers2154]

Let me know if you do mate they are great working knives. Atb paddy 👍☘️😊

[@magicdave93]

Michael is very skilled at what he does and I can’t recommend him highly enough, I’m going for another one soon. Great video Stephen. 👍🙂☘️

[@paddyspotatopeelers2154]

Thanks David I don't think I'll be to long behind you. Lol. Atb paddy 👍☘️😊

[@donwilson1296]

Nice video! Those are beautiful custom slip joints! ATB! 🍀👍

[@BennyBladez-]

A good morning to you as well Steven.

[@eugenemonica5890]

Awesome knife and slips buddy very nice quality and craftsmanship thanks for sharing 🔪🔪

[@paddyspotatopeelers2154]

My pleasure mate glad you like them. Atb paddy 👍☘️😊

[@jcb6713]

very nice ! have a great weekend...

[@oldfool2635]

Good form on your behalf. Personal preferences are just that personal and reveal the character of the buyer and that is part of what I like about your channel. You can buy knives any where but personal friends are priceless. Tell wee Sally to take good care of you and good health to her. ATB my friend, Furbs.

[@paddyspotatopeelers2154]

Thank you so much for your kind words my friend as always you really keep me making videos. Ive been having family troubles with 40 Yr old kids recently which has been taking up my time. So sorry its been taking so long to reply. Gby Stephen 👍☘️😊

[@oldfool2635]

@@paddyspotatopeelers2154 Got a couple of 40 year old kids myself so understand completely. They will always be kids to us. atb mate.

[@NastyRenegade]

Very nice if you're into traditionals. I visited his website. Can't believe how cheap most of them are. Great find 👍😁

[@paddyspotatopeelers2154]

Thanks John sorry for the late reply family issues. Lol. Enough said. 👍☘️😊

[@chrisosh9574]

For the money those are outstanding knives, perfection=time and time is money so for anyone who wants that they have to pay. I used to make fixed blades and the sheaths among other things and you have to figure out how far you can go before the quality racks the price up to where you can't sell it and get the money back for your time. I bet Michael May's knives will gain in value as he becomes better known.

[@paddyspotatopeelers2154]

I hope so its not an easy trade to succeed in now over here with knives wars going on in the streets. Atb paddy 👍☘️😊

[@rhino5419]

Hello Paddy. Two really nice knives in really nice slips. I no longer carry brass bolstered knives in leather however because i have had trouble with the tanin from the leather staining and even slightly etching the brass. Over very long periods of time but none the less dissagreable. Good health and stay safe .

[@paddyspotatopeelers2154]

I'll keep that in mind I've just started using slips. Thanks for sharing that. Atb paddy 👍☘️😊

[@timbo4374]

No need to apologize for showing us traditionals Paddy..it's your channel 1st of all, and besides..it's a knife channel, and those are knives, lol. I just recently started getting into traditionals..I only have two decent ones, the rest are SAK's or cheaper no names, but I love my GEC and I also have a custom Laquiole style knife that to me, is simply gorgeous.. I will undoubtedly be buying more in the future. And btw..those slips are very nice too!

[@paddyspotatopeelers2154]

Thanks my friend his slips are so reasonable compared to most. Atb paddy 👍☘️😊

[@southernshop8424]

thank you sir for sharing these beautiful knives, can they be bought in the U.S.?

[@paddyspotatopeelers2154]

Afraid not mate, Michael is in Sheffield England but he will post to the USA or anywhere in fact. Atb paddy 👍😀☘️

[@nickwinters3657]

Do you no if Michael does pruning knifes ?

[@paddyspotatopeelers2154]

I haven't used Michael for years now pal.I do know Arthur Wright makes a nice one. Check the Famous Sheffield shop you might even get an Ashley Harrison if your lucky.👍☘️