Michael May 6" Utility from Sheffield

This little knife landed today and all I can say is WOW - the standard of finish is exceptional - it looks much better in the flesh; it`s my prettiest knife by far.
It is a full tang made of O1 carbon steel with a lovely blue tint forced patina and the handle is Yorkshire oak held on with two polished brass rivets.
Weight is 130 grams so 4 1/2 ounces approx and it`s well balanced for me.
The tang follows the intricate oak handle profile precisely ; amazing craftsmanship.
I love the nearly flat profile because I`m into my Asians and the oak will absorb sweat and give a secure grip with wet hands ; fabulous.
Please excuse the picture quality - it was done on a cheapie budget Samsung Galaxy A13 5G phone.

Specs on the website are :

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

It was a total bargain at £130 and was sent next day special delivery - bless him.
Obviously I would like to buy more of his available stirling creations and commission a bespoke when funds allow.
I`m going to write him a big Thank You email and a link to the forum.

 

Must be a trick of photography that the the blade edge looks wavy. Pretty knife though.

 

Thank You - Yes Wagner the blade is thin with a distal taper but the handle is reasonably substantial affording a safer grip so it is at an angle sloping to the left; that is why I did profile shots from the top and bottom showing the choil and full tang profile.
Personally I prefer unfinished, unpolished handles without varnish or oil because they absorb more moisture and have a more secure grip.
Dark wood handles and chopping boards are brilliant because they don`t show every stain.
I have some all stainless knives like the Globals and a few one piece steel choppers that are inherently practical.
They can all go in a commercial dishwasher at work - they have to by law.
Obviously stained, fossilised or charred wood that has been sealed is fine.