T.A. Davison Custom Box Elder Burl D2 Spear Point Slip Joint Pocket Knife (2.65" Blade)

A T.A. Davison custom slip joint in box elder burl, this D2 spear point takes a firm pull to open and shuts on a crisp snap. The burl grain on these covers is one-of-a-kind and belongs to this knife alone.

• D2 Spear Point Blade - The spear point blade is D2 tool steel with a hand-rubbed finish and a classic nail nick. D2 is known for holding an edge a long time, though it takes more work to sharpen. It is not fully stainless. Wipe it dry and add a drop of oil before putting it away.
• Stabilized Box Elder Burl Covers - The covers are natural box elder burl, stabilized to stand up to pocket wear and changes in humidity. Burl grows in tight, twisting grain with a depth that straight-grained wood lacks. A crest shield marks the display side.
• Strong Backspring with Flush Half Stops - The backspring puts up real resistance as the blade comes out. Past the halfway mark, it drives the blade shut with a hard crack. At the half stop, the spring rests flush with the frame for a clean, fitted look.
• Stainless Steel Fittings - Stainless steel liners run the length of the frame and back up the burl. A fluted stainless front bolster protects the cover ends and adds a traditional touch. A coined edge adds a row of hand-filed detail.

About T.A. Davison

Todd Davison sold his first knife in 1981 and has spent his career on traditional slip joints. He has built several thousand of them, each one made from scratch. Every blade is freehand ground in Mississippi, with no jigs or arm rest, and the heat treating is also done in house. Todd works from photos instead of patterns, and each knife leaves his bench as its own build.