Tom Mayo - TMX folder

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I don't know why it's called the TMX. Maybe Tom will give us some history (please...?). :)

I've been wanting one of these since they were introduced years ago. Sold as a benchmade or mid-tech or partially-production knife, they are completely fitted and finished by Tom. (Parts are lazer cut?)

Anyway, this one came around on our F/S forum and I snagged it from MartinR. They are rare to find.

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The TMX's have a variety of logos, and bladeshapes. I usually would prefer a recurve model, but this blade shape has a nice Scagel-esque belly to it. Nice subtle mark.

Anyway, as I always do with my own purchases, I shoot it just a bit differently. In this case the Hawaiian grass background works nicely... :)

Coop
 
Great score and a great knife. What's not to like?
Congrats Coop, thanks for sharing.
Jim
See Ya at Blade,
 
It's nice to see a knife only set up for tip up carry rather than the opposite.:thumbup:

I'd love to hear how they are made too.

oil
 
Handsome knife. Tom's knives have great lines. I see a little "Loveless" in each one and that is a compliment.
 
Congrats!! The TMX is a great knife!!!! Like you, I had always wanted one too, and as you know, I have one. I just LOVE Tom's knives.
 
SharpByCoop said:
I don't know why it's called the TMX. Maybe Tom will give us some history (please...?). :)
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If I remember correctly, Tom had the parts CNC'd and then worked his magic on each knife. I believe I recall seeing the prototype in early 2005. . . . .like Jan or Feb. . . . .maybe Mar.

I can't remember what the acronym stands for. I called mine the Tom Mayo X Project. :D

Two things I do know. . . .I picked one up at Blade Show '05 and Tom's fit and finish on the TMXs I've handled are on par with his full blown customs ! In fact, a year or so after the initial purchase. . . .I had to have another. :D
 
That's a really good looking folder, Coop. Looks to be a solid, sturdy piece. Very well presented, it goes without saying. Nice grab.

Roger
 
They are rare to find.
I was there when you were there,thinking Coop scopes EVERYTHING I like.
Then you took it! :D
Nice grab.:thumbup:
Dig the whole knife but really like the thumbdisc.

Doug
 
GigOne said:
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Let's do coffee. . . .or something. Gus is buying drinks and steaks. :D
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I hope you don't mind if I butt in, Gus said he was bringing some goat steaks, gotta try those. I hope to meet both of you and raise a glass with you. Southern Sweet Tea for me, though.
Jim
 
Here is Tom..........drinking coffee, wishing my broken clavicle would heal so I could get back to work!!! :mad:


Parts outlines and inserts were CNC'd by the Halperns..........then sent to me :)
 
Tom, how many variants of this design have you made? How many of them are unique?

Coop
 
Tom, thanks for the info. I also hope that your broken clavical n(OUCHY) heals quickly.

May I ask what does TMX stand for?
 
GigOne said:
If I remember correctly, Tom had the parts CNC'd and then worked his magic on each knife. I believe I recall seeing the prototype in early 2005. . . . .like Jan or Feb. . . . .maybe Mar.

I can't remember what the acronym stands for. I called mine the Tom Mayo X Project. :D

Two things I do know. . . .I picked one up at Blade Show '05 and Tom's fit and finish on the TMXs I've handled are on par with his full blown customs ! In fact, a year or so after the initial purchase. . . .I had to have another. :D
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T.K.C. said:
Tom, thanks for the info. I also hope that your broken clavical n(OUCHY) heals quickly.

May I ask what does TMX stand for?
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Hope this helps,
James
 
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