Tom started making knives in 1964 and sold his first
knife in 1966. He mostly made knives as a hobby. In 1992 he began making knives
fulltime.
He builds Lockback folders and traditional sheath knives. Every knife that he builds is made in his shop totally by him. He does his own heat treating. He supplies hand-stitched leather sheaths with all Straight Knives and hand-stitched belt pouches with his Folders.
Every knife that he builds is a one-of-a-kind creation. He uses only the finest knife steel and materials available today.
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"Texas Ivory"
Armadillo Tail Handle, George Werth Damascus blade, 1095 and 203 Nickel. Stainless Steel fittings with black and white spacers. $425.00
"Mountain Bowie"
Forged O-1 tool steel, Mule Deer Antler handle, Hammered Brass guard.
The Sheath is Handlaced
Rattlesnake. $325.00
"Texas Safari"
Heavy duty camp knife. Handle is Moose Antler, the blade is 8" of ATS-34 with two tone finish, the bolsters and pins are Nickel Silver. $375.00 with handmade sheath.
Damascus Folder
Handle is Sambar Stag, blade is fileworked Devin Thomas Damascus. The liners, pins and bolsters are nickel silver. The bolsters are dovetailed. The liners are jeweled. Comes with a Belt pouch. $425.00
You can see more of Tom's work at his web page at www.southshore.com/~tombullard
If you would like to contact Tom, you can email him at
tombullard@southshore.com
or call him at 870-453-3421. Be sure to tell him that you saw his work at Top of
Texas Knives.