Replacement for Gene Ingram?

[Hondo64d]

I have a Gene Ingram Lite Hunter which I dearly love but wish I had got it in S30V instead of D2. With Gene being retired, what is the recommendation for a knife with the same ergos but S30V or better steel?

John

 

[WBT]

I've always thought Charles May makes nice looking hunting knives, but I'm curious to see what more knowledgeable members suggest.

 

[BradArnett]

I have a pile of knives from Gene, and like my lite hunter that he made. I would check out kestrel knives. Can't remember the model off the top of my head but its similar and in s35. It's a hair larger overall, but nice nonetheless. I dare say I prefer it to the lite hunter. Genes "slim" is my all time favorite knife. It's worth a look, good luck!

 

[7mm-08]

I'd suggest you send a PM to NDguy. He's way into Ingrams (and lots of other high-end knives).

 

[7mm-08]

Sorry, that's NDGuy.

 

[Scorpion]

Charlie May.

I believe he may have apprenticed under Gene, but could be wrong. He makes a lot of similar style knives.

I currently have four Ingrams, wish I wouldn’t have sold a couple others. Unbelievable knives for the money. It’s amazing what he can get out of S30V steel.

 

[Mojave]

Tim Olt.

Takes 4-6 months

 

[Hondo64d]

Talked to Charles May at length today and ended up ordering his Holt Collier Special in S35V with ivory micarta and star mosaic pins.

John

 

[NDGuy]

Sorry, that's NDGuy.

Oh Hi you rang?

 

[NDGuy]

Talked to Charles May at length today and ended up ordering his Holt Collier Special in S35V with ivory micarta and star mosaic pins.

John

Fantastic choice, you’ll love Charlies work!

 

[Mojave]

Fantastic choice, you’ll love Charlies work!

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Why would you pick such a small handled knife?

 

[NDGuy]

Why would you pick such a small handled knife?

A 4” handle is perfect for a 7” knife. Can’t say I have owned many with larger handles.

If you have meaty paws Ingrams and May knives aren’t for you.

 

[Mojave]

A 4” handle is perfect for a 7” knife. Can’t say I have owned many with larger handles.

If you have meaty paws Ingrams and May knives aren’t for you.
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Nice photography! I need to do something cool like that with all of mine.

 

[Hondo64d]

When I ordered my Holt Collier Special, I ordered two identical additional ones for Christmas gifts for my son and son-in-law. Couldn’t post that here ‘til now, lest they find out prior to Christmas. Now that they have them, here’s the pics. Extremely pleased with how they turned out. Super classy, functional knives.

Charles May Knives
Holt Collier Specials
S35v
Antique Micarta
Mosaic pins

John

 

[fshaw]

Fantastic choice, you’ll love Charlies work!

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Is that a Holt Collier? Beautiful knife.

 

[fshaw]

Talked to Charles May at length today and ended up ordering his Holt Collier Special in S35V with ivory micarta and star mosaic pins.

John

How long is his current wait list?

Thanks.

Frank

 

[Hondo64d]

How long is his current wait list?

Thanks.

Frank

I ordered in May and he wanted an October reminder for a late November completion.

John

 

[fshaw]

Thanks John. Love his “Bout All” pattern.

 

[Kimber7man]

John, very nice. I bet your son and son in law were ecstatic!

 

[MTN Humper]

Beautiful knives.