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Custom Knives by Alan Davis

Thought I would start a blog here to showcase the work of my favorite knifemaker. I stumbled across Alan Davis, a knifemaker from Boerne, Texas, in late 2012. I was blown away by his knife designs. Even more astounding was the fact that they were virtually all one of a kind creations. Alan didn't just make one or two patterns and then just outfit them with different materials. Each and every one was pretty much different. While he did have a few designs that people seemed to like and ask for, even those were made a little differently to make them unique. Alan works with all types of handle and blade material ... but does prefer Damascus blades. I currently own 67 of his knives (mainly his linerlock folders, do have a few frame locks, slip joints and fixed blades) and jokingly told Alan that I would love to have owned 100 of his knives before I die. Wasn't sure that would happen (while I sell many of his knives, I have been known to give a some away to close friends, so that they understand why I keep praising Alan's work!) ... but, that milestone was reached on April 19th, 2021, when I hit that 100 goal. He is the only maker who I would have no problem asking to make a knife for me and leaving everything (material/design) up to him ... and be confident that I would be thrilled with the results! I have done this twice .... and thrilled both times!

To start things off, here is one of my favorites that I picked up in 2014 (though I have so many I love, that picking favorites is a very difficult task!). It is a beautiful linerlock folder with amber Sambar stag scales and M3 composite bolsters. The blade measures 3.375" and is made from Damascus by Zoe Crist (in his Blackhawk pattern). Pocket clip is also Zoe's Damascus. Backspacer and liners are nuggetized and anodized a sort of plum color. All in all, a beautiful knife that feels super nice in the hand and is not too large or heavy to carry around clipped to your pocket all day. Hope you like it.

Stay tuned ....

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Comment by Susie Fitzsimmons on November 20, 2016 at 19:21: Without a doubt those are the most awesome knives I have ever seen! Wow!

Comment by Eric Hall on November 20, 2016 at 19:19: What a great way to start the holidays with this generous GAW! Thank you for the opportunity.

Featured Comment by dead_left_knife_guy on November 20, 2016 at 17:32: This is a wonderful idea! Not just for the recipient on the knife, but also, hopefully for the local animal shelter, the Sloth Sanctuary charity, or other animal-related charities & causes. You've planted the idea in me & hopefully everyone else who has read your GAW post that animals need our advocacy -- not just in terms of funds, but also words and actions. Regardless of winning this knife or any subsequent sale thereof, I'll be giving again this Christmas to help animals. Thanks for the reminder to do this again this year, & have a very good evening. And yes, I am most certainly in!

Comment by Allan Harder on November 20, 2016 at 17:21: WOW! what a beauty

Comment by Syd Carr on November 20, 2016 at 15:45: Entered, good luck to everyone!

Comment by Jamie Rank on November 20, 2016 at 15:43: Beautiful knives!

Comment by tim payne on November 19, 2016 at 8:21: beautiful cutlery creations all dennis. keep em coming, pleasure viewing each of these pieces...

Comment by John Bamford on November 19, 2016 at 7:10: Just seeing your collection of knives makes my Saturday brighter Dennis , thanks for the generous offer !!

Comment by Dennis Hibar on November 19, 2016 at 4:27: This Alan Davis folder is very special, as I will be giving it away as a Christmas gift to an IKC member. First, the knife …. then the details! This is one of a very few knives that Alan has made which keeps getting requests for Alan to make another. I think he has done nearly a dozen, each a little different in size and features. The design is based, loosely, on the Cold Steel Tuff Lite. Alan made this one in 2013. It features Koa scales and an Alabama Damascus sheepsfoot blade (though he called it a Wharncliffe!). Alan added firework to the blade spine and back spacer. The shape of the handle just seems to fit your hand perfectly. And … you just can’t beat a sheepsfoot blade for just about any utility cutting you can think of!

Now for the give-a-way details. This GAW is open to any IKC member who became a member on or before 18 November 2016. To enter, go to the page below … on my personal web site (the specific details are contained there). I wanted to make it easy for me to pick a winner and not clutter up the forum with posts that I would have to keep track of. On the GAW page of my site, there will be an email link. Use that to enter. Please read the entire details first and be sure that there are no legal reasons which would prohibit you from receiving this knife. I will be using Random.org to select the winner on the evening (no idea what time) of November 25th. Each entry will be numbered according to receipt time. So, you have until the time I choose the winner to submit an entry. I will email the winner immediately and the winner will have 48 hours to respond, or I will make another selection.

Good luck … and I hope I am able to make someone’s Christmas a little merrier!