T.A.DAVISON - Slip Joint Knives

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clutchcarter said:
That's cool how the shield snuggles up to the pin on 1211.
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I did this one on #339 years ago by hand, I wanted to make sure I could do it before putting shields on my knives.
And by hand, I mean that I carved it out and inlaid by hand - no parser plate or jig. :eek:
Talk about something that's hard to do.....:)

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Thanks guys.
 
T.A.DAVISON said:
I did this one on #339 years ago by hand, I wanted to make sure I could do it before putting shields on my knives.
And by hand, I mean that I carved it out and inlaid by hand - no parser plate or jig. :eek:
Talk about something that's hard to do.....:)

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Thanks guys.
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I wish I could talk you into hand doing a custom shield for me! I want a knife to commemorate my 50th anniversary Mustang number 275. Elephant ivory, custom shaped shield, maybe even a red/white/blue striper. I'm willing to pay extra. Lol. But you've already said no twice. I just think you're style would be perfect for it.
 
T.A.DAVISON said:
I did this one on #339 years ago by hand, I wanted to make sure I could do it before putting shields on my knives.
And by hand, I mean that I carved it out and inlaid by hand - no parser plate or jig. :eek:
Talk about something that's hard to do.....:)

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Thanks guys.
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Talk about something that looks hard even with the help of the tools to do it, I cant imagine doing it by hand....well I cant imagine doing it at all. Great job on #339 doing it by hand. And they just keep getting better:D
 
T.A.DAVISON said:
I did this one on #339 years ago by hand, I wanted to make sure I could do it before putting shields on my knives.
And by hand, I mean that I carved it out and inlaid by hand - no parser plate or jig. :eek:
Talk about something that's hard to do.....:)

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Thanks guys.
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That is a beautifully conceived and executed knife Todd !!!

Looks like you did a perfect job and you certainly picked a difficult shield design to inlay. :thumbup::thumbup::)

Do you still do them by hand carving or now use the parser plate or jig ??? :confused::confused::)

Beautiful Box Elder Burl too. :thumbup::thumbup:;)
 
I use a template now to do all the shields, but had to do one so I new I could.:rolleyes:

Thanks for the kind words, very much appreciated.
 
I like that # 339 too. In fact, i have it in my hand right now, cannot even feel the edge between shield & the Ironwood; 4 5/16" closed length. I think it is a very special knife.
kj
 
kootenay joe said:
I like that # 339 too. In fact, i have it in my hand right now, cannot even feel the edge between shield & the Ironwood; 4 5/16" closed length. I think it is a very special knife.
kj
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Joe,
I always wondered who was the caretaker of #339.
I knew that Todd had done the shield inlay totally by hand.
It is A VERY SPECIAL KNIFE. ;)
 
Congratulations Joe, that certainly is special, and all the knives here are pretty amazing :thumbup:
 
Thanks again guys, glad you are enjoying the knives.

Here is a custom order - one three going out too Joe.

Folder - #1213
Mammoth Ivory
Closed - 3 3/4''

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I had a hugely pleasant surprise yesterday when I received T.A.Davison #1204 from my friend 'Old & In The Way'. Stephen had told Todd of my love of the old Sheffield Lambsfoot pattern, and of ebony covers, and this was the result. I am absolutely stunned by how beautiful the knife is, and by Stephen's generosity of course. Absolutely fantastic work Todd :thumbup:

I'll try to get better photos soon :o

 
Jack, that's a Great knife Elegance comes in 'clean' packages. By 'clean' i mean just the essentials plus a shield and milled liners, nothing extra to distract one from the clean lines. And, with Todd's level of perfection in workmanship, you have a most Elegant knife. Also, Todd did a fine job of replicating the old Lambsfoot style of blade.
And this was a gift ? You do have fine friends for sure.
I like this knife so much that i'd like to be next in line should you ever pass it along. However, i'm 99.9% sure this is one you will keep as long as your heart beats. Thanks for showing us.
kj
 
kootenay joe said:
Jack, that's a Great knife Elegance comes in 'clean' packages. By 'clean' i mean just the essentials plus a shield and milled liners, nothing extra to distract one from the clean lines. And, with Todd's level of perfection in workmanship, you have a most Elegant knife.
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Thanks Joe, I really love the pattern, and I think it is the most perfectly-made knife I've ever seen, let alone owned :)

kootenay joe said:
And this was a gift ? You do have fine friends for sure.
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I certainly do :) :) :)

kootenay joe said:
I like this knife so much that i'd like to be next in line should you ever pass it along. However, i'm 99.9% sure this is one you will keep as long as your heart beats.
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I'll certainly be keeping this one with me until the end :thumbup:
 
What a beauty Jack. Keeping it til the end is fitting. I hope this one serves you for many many years. Enjoy it in good health my friend, so fitting that it came into your hands.

Chris
 
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