KnifeMaker

T.A.DAVISON

Male

Brandon, MS

United States

KnifeMaker

Profile Information:

How did you hear about iKnifeCollector?
Friend of a friend...
Do you currently subscribe to any knife publication (offline)
Yes
How long have you collected knives?
21- 25 years
Favorite Kind of Knives
Slip-Joint Pocket Knife
Website
http://www.tadscustomknives.com
About Me
Full time knife maker, I make custom slip-joint pocket knives.
Interests
Fishing, Hunting, and Riding Harleys.
Other Hobbies
dogs

Comment Wall:

  • Jeff Lilja

    Man you have talent!!! Wow!! Actually still on my way to getting toys for the forge . Quenching tank etc.. are there ,and I have 2 A2 hawks and a neck knife to grind yet. Finally got a belt sander. After having moved ,I'm still trying to set up shop. Have a 5 foot NWC totem pole that I need to get back to work on and should be taking photos as I go. Guarantee it'll be a bit till I'm up and running on the knives. Laid out a pattern on a piece of 01 but that's as far as I've gotten.

    Jul 17, 2009

  • Rodney Smith

    Todd, thanks for the welcome. You sure do gorgeous work! Can't wait to check them all out.

    Jul 19, 2009

  • jeff claiborne

    todd,
    wow!!!! such clean work. handles are stunning, blade grinds are tight, sheild is so air tight it looks like it grew out of the handles. love the pinched bolsters, and the way blades lay nail nicks are perfect in line. over all a great peice of work. you are raising the bar for all outher knifemakers. will be a hard act to follow. jeff claiborne knifemaker/ bladesmith

    Jul 20, 2009

  • Terry Barkes

    Looks clean and great to the eye Todd. Nice loooking work there. Thanks for showing to me. God bless and chat with you later on.

    Terry

    Jul 20, 2009

  • Jim Prather

    I know one thing, Todd... The more I come here, the more I like your knives.
    LTA, UJ

    Jul 21, 2009


  • In Memoriam

    Scott King

    Hey Todd
    Happened across one of your avatars out there in the knife web world; it was a sure show stopper! Nicest knife pic I have ever seen :)
    Scott

    Jul 31, 2009

  • Trent Rock

    I love the shields!! How about a GIMP shielded knife??

    Aug 6, 2009

  • David Hawkins

    Mr Davison,
    I reviewed the pics of your work on your website and I am becoming more impressed and obsessed over acquiring your knives the more I view them. I will be visiting often looking for new releases. I don't think it will be long now before someone makes a new "T.A. Davison Fan" group here on iKC.

    Aug 15, 2009


  • KnifeMaker

    CaptJeff Saylor

    hey T.A. thanks for the suggestion on the web sites. i went to greatlakeswaterjet.com and found it to just be a search engine. am i missing something that you saw that i didnt? is that what you were wnating me to see? i like your pics, very good work man!!

    Aug 21, 2009

  • Steve wells

    TA thanks for the comment on the melon tester. They are hard to get and when i saw it i just had to have it HAHAHA. You know what i mean?

    Sep 4, 2009

  • Dennis Todd (Bear)

    I agree with you Tad this is a great community of knife Collectors You have great looking knives added you as a friend sure look forward to having you as a friend and a fellow knife collector Thanks Bear (Dennis Todd)

    Sep 8, 2009

  • David Hawkins

    Mr. Davison,
    Who takes the photos of your knives? You should post a blog on how to take pictures of knives. Just as your knives appear to be, the pics are works of art unto themselves.

    Sep 15, 2009

  • Richard Reed

    I love your knifes. I'm thinking of buying a HD knife and i just like your collection so much!! Lots of options , ive never had a HD knife before wich was your 1st HD knife ? is there any HD groups ?

    Sep 20, 2009

  • Matthew Lesniewski

    Hi Todd:

    Thank you.

    Matt

    Sep 28, 2009

  • Bruce Bump

    Its good to be here. I need to snoop around and get the feel for this place. Thanks much for the invite. Looks really modern, I see what you mean about the way of the future for knives. Are most all here makers or collectors?

    Oct 12, 2009

  • Angelina B

    Thanks for the welcome!

    Nov 12, 2009

  • Alex Holmes

    you got some good looking knives man, keep it up. i just might have to add one to my collection

    Nov 21, 2009

  • Tom George

    Merry Christmas to you Todd thanks you for being the very first maker to contact me . I'm not all the good on the old P C but this should be fun to be a part of knife makers that express ideas and learn. Thank you so much Tom George PS your work is very very good

    Dec 25, 2009


  • In Memoriam

    Scott King

    Hey Todd
    Hope all is well- just dropped by to say "Hey." iKC is grown a little hasn't it?
    Thanks for your help. The custom guys seem to be coming in pretty good- and like it too!
    Scott

    Jan 15, 2010

  • Lisa Mari Sloan

    Thank you Mr. Davidson. I'm extremely proud of my pop's accomplishments. I'm even more proud to have been a part of it.

    Jan 17, 2010

  • Lisa Mari Sloan

    Very impressive work by the way. Beautiful knives!

    Jan 17, 2010

  • Johnny Stout

    T.A., look forward to seeing you in Tulsa. Be sure and bring a few knives for me to look at. I can learn a lot from you.

    Johnny

    Jan 18, 2010

  • Tom George

    T A ..........Beautiful knives and work......... Tom

    Jan 28, 2010


  • In Memoriam

    Scott King

    Hey Todd
    Hope all is well. I was looking at your YT videos today. Love the Steve Miller music! Of course, your knives are might fine too!

    Feb 26, 2010

  • Doug Sutherland

    Hi Todd, Man your the slipjoint king. I am an engraver and knifelover wanna be maker. Maybe someday when i am through being a jeweler. Love those little inlayed shields. Maybe sometime you could make me something to purchase and engrave. Yea this is a great place. Doug Sutherland

    Mar 6, 2010


  • In Memoriam

    D ale

    Todd .. indeed, you've some sweet sweet slipjoints !!! Love your classic basic fuctional approach .. did I mention how attractive your results are ?!?!

    May 9, 2010


  • In Memoriam

    Scott King

    Hey Todd- just wanted to say hey. Hope the Blade Show was good for you and you are doing well. Thanks for dropping in.

    Jul 31, 2010

  • Johnny Stout

    Thanks, for your comments on my Accolade T.A. Wish my slipjoints were up to par with yours. Great job.

    Mar 21, 2011

  • Jim Thompson

    T. A., thank you for the friend invite. I am in awe of your knives. The workmanship is tremendous. It is a priviledge to friend you. 

    Apr 5, 2011

  • stephen tungate

    todd great job on those slip joint knifes;you have a good talent keep up the good work.and post more pictures if you can like looking at great knifes.

    Apr 19, 2011

  • Stan T

    Todd, Great knives. Look like excellent quality. A true talent. I love #645! Thanks for sharing on here with us.

    Apr 24, 2011

  • Jan Carter

    Todd,

    Those are the grandbabies #5,6,7.  The true joys in my life.  Savannah, the middle one is my next knife junkie.  You cant keep her away from them.  She wont touch but she will sit and look for hours.  You gonna be at the Blade Show?  Love to see a few of yours in person.  They have a beautiful classic look and #650 is to die for

    Apr 24, 2011

  • Jan Carter

    You dont look old enough to have a grandbaby!!

    Apr 24, 2011

  • stephen tungate

    hay todd what kind of motorcycle do you have?i have two a suzuki intruder 1400cc pearl white and maroon and a flh harley davidson 1340cc black with custom pin strips...

    Apr 25, 2011

  • Jan Carter

    Just enjoying life sounds good to me.  I am wife number 5 by the way.  We have been married 20 years now and still married to my best friend.  But you know, just like your house we have alot of knives around!! 

    Apr 25, 2011


  • KnifeMaker

    Ken Erickson

    Thanks for the well wishes Todd,

     

    Have a great time on your bike this summer

     

    Ken

    May 1, 2011


  • In Memoriam

    D ale

    There's a reason I'm not fond of celluloid. Have had too many pretty knives lose their looks with age :(  That old split back whittler was a looker in her prime !!!

     

    Have fun on the bike .. ?who's watching the dogs? .. did I mention .. Have fun on the bike !!!

    May 4, 2011


  • KnifeMaker

    Ken Erickson

    Merry Christmas Todd to you and yours!

    Ken Erickson

    Dec 24, 2011

  • Jan Carter

    CONGRAT!!!!!

    Oct 28, 2012


  • KnifeMaker

    Ken Erickson

    Todd,

    Hope your move to Mississippi went well!  You have been offering some nice clean knives up for sale. 

    Ken

    Jan 31, 2013

  • Clay Strong

    Thanks for the friend, I like your creations and will be watching for more.  

    Oct 16, 2013

  • Dennis Hibar

    Hi Todd ... I'm still enjoying your knives!  Favorite, however, is still the Ram's Horn #1508.  Just love its looks and how it feels in hand!

    Mar 1, 2018