Tommy Gann knives?

I got to play with this little knife - and the others Murray picked up at the show - and was very impressed. Really well executed overall, and the CF scales give it a cool look and contribute to the ultra-light feel Murray mentioned. Sharp little thing, too.

Roger
 
I really liked this knife too. All of tommy's slip joints at the show were very well done.
 
Well as promised here are a couple more of Tommy's creations. When I entered the show, I began at the far left and slowly worked my way around, chatting with some makers, looking at knives and taking a few photos. Nothing struck me as "must haves". At least not until I hit TG's table. I had seen a photo of this next piece but only the knife. Both knives purchased were not just knives but packages and are currently being displayed as such.

This little integral hunter is OAL 7 1/2" with a 3 1/4 52100 forged blade with checkered Ebony scales. As a package, this knife is truly an "art" knife.

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The first knife I selected is actually a creation package by TG. He had a totally different knife included with the sheath but felt the knife now shown was a better match and when I say the package, it was WOW!!!!

Lets see what we have here. A Bowie/Fighter blade of 1084/15N20 - 81/2" 4 bar explosion damascus. Look particularly close at the layer making up the edge and see the flow from ricasso to tip.
OAL of 13 1/4", this knife with 30 year old stag has n/s spacers and butt set off by more damascus furniture. It is lightweight and perfectly balanced -- again a true work of art.

However, the piece de resistance is the sheath with damascus by TG and put together by his sheath maker Bob Bobbitt. As a package and not being compared to the like of the wonderful Bradford Bowies many maker create, I don't recall ever seeing a better combination of knife and sheath and I'm pleased I was able to get this from TG.

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I have multiple knives from a variety of makers but never have I obtained three great and totally different knives from one maker at one show so I'm glad TG had a great show as I sure did. I did have to redo a few of my displays to now accommodate these new acquisitions but that is part of the fun.
 
Murray those are great and as i mentioned i LOVE that bowie. I didn't get to handle the folders but I will next time I can.
 
I was "wowed" by the sheath also, incredible with the damascus inlay. That's a killer package Murray, congrats!
 
That little integral was my favorite of Tommy's knives posted in the preview thread - just an elegant a balanced piece in every respect. The checkering is a particularly fine touch.

But the bowie / sheath package really blew me away. Each is impressive in its own right, but together - wow!

Roger
 
Thanks for posting those beauties Murray.
Both knives and sheaths are excellent.

The Bowie sheath has all one can ask for in a sheath IMO. An outstanding design, expert craftsmanship and it complements the bowie in creating an excellent Bowie/Sheath package.
 
Thanks guys for the pictures. I would love to see any more from the net if you have them. I would like to own some of his stuff one day.
 
blade is polished damascus,the rest of the knife reveals the damscus pattern.Tommy's work is top notch.
 
Wow. Some very nice knives in this thread!:cool: Keep 'em coming!:thumbup:

Kind regards,

Jos
 
Tommy's one of the up and comers to watch in my opinion.
He creates nice solid designs which are executed to a high degree.
 
Starkman1 said:
Hi Jon,
I'm a big fan of Tommy's work, and it is very clean, and as Kevin mentioned, his prices are very reasonable. Besides, I don't think you'll find a sharper knife. I need to get my light box set up and get some good pics. These are pics of my knife from Tommy. Kevin got to handle it at the Little Rock show and I'm sure he can give you his opinion.
Bob
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I own this knife now and am considering selling it. Does anyone know if Tommy made the sheath.
 
Ask him: tommygannknives AT gmail
 
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