Tell Me More about TOM MAYO

[ZippoThisKnifeThat]

I have recently really taken a liking to his knives. Simplistic and functional. :thumbup:

I don't hear much to any buzz about his work around here besides some small talk on the Buck TNT, Buck Maimea, and Buck Kaala.

Would love to see pictures of your Mayos and info on where I can find more of his knives!

Thanks and advance!

 

[So-Lo]

Good luck

Most push 1k+

That said, I feel you.... if only I afford one :grumpy:

 

[Esav Benyamin]

You might find more interested people on the Custom & Handmade Knives forum.

I'll move this there.

 

[eisman]

Here's pic of a Buck TNT:

And a Chinese copy:

 

[Win Heger]

Tom's knives are excellent and certainly good value when purchased from the maker. His trademark TNTs were Titanium and Talonite, now you will find other blade materials. The fact that he has been able to separate himself from other makers with his "holes" is a big plus to me. The few I've owned had excellent fit and finish.

Maybe Anton will comer on and post up some of his outstanding collection.

Tom is also a heck of a nice guy!!

Win

An X-Large with DT Reptillian Damascus I once owned:

 

[stabber]

Tom's a great guy!

he loves my Siska collection

 

[Lorien]

Anton! Anton where are you?

 

[Mark Terrell]

Tom makes very, very good stuff... It's a meat and potatoes type of knife, no anodizing, ornate inserts etc...., just solid overall work.

Call Tom a bunch, he loves that (just kidding). Tom's good people and you can't go wrong with his wares...

 

[ZippoThisKnifeThat]

Thanks for all the replies

Still open and up for seeing some of his work!
Guess I am awaiting Anton ;]

 

[Jon Brand]

There is a member on here, Antonanton who collects his stuff and may be able to chime in.

EDIT- Oops, I didn't realize he was mentioned already.

 

[T.K.C.]

I am a big fan of his knives!! They are fantastic.His knives are wicked, wicked sharp. I am always wanting MORE of his knives. I currently have 2; a TNT & small Covert.

 

[bluejaunte]

I've been seeing some good deals on Dr. Deaths lately on the secondary market. This is a good thing, it's my all-time favorite design of Mr. Mayo's.

 

[dfcrane]

Mayo XXL TNT

 

[betzner]

There is a member on here, Antonanton who collects his stuff and may be able to chime in.

EDIT- Oops, I didn't realize he was mentioned already.

Where is Anton!?

Best,

Bob

 

[antonanton]

Heheheh Hello Folks,

These what I know so far, so if there are any mistakes, pls correct me.

Magazine coverage:
Tactical Knives: http://www.mayoknives.com/interview.htm
Blade: http://www.mayoknives.com/interview2.htm (plain)
http://www.pbase.com/antonoey/blademag2008 (with pic)
La Passion des Couteaux (French Magazine): http://www.mayoknives.com/Tom_Mayo_by_Tuan_Luong.pdf

He makes folders and fix blades.

Material wise:
* for blade that I ever owned: 440V, S30V, Talonite, 6K, CPM154, Damascus.
* for handle that I ever saw/owned: Titanium, Timascus, Damascus, CF, Wood, Micarta, Stag, Ivory, MOP, G-xx.
* for bolster that I ever saw: Damascus, SuperConductor

Folder Lock types: framelock and linerlock

Blade openings: hole, thumstud, flipper

Blade profiles: drop point, wharny, tanto, recurve, nessmuk, sheepfoot, clip point, spear point, bowie, hawkbill.

Collaboration with other Makers that I know: Lee Williams and Jerry Hossom (Retribution model)

He does not CNC his knives (even he does not have CNC in his shop) except the mid tech, truly handmade! and he grinds his blades with "free-style".

His email: mayot001@hawaii.rr.com (if he is travelling, wait until he's back).

Dealers that usually have Tom's knives: steeladdictionknives.com, ebosshoss.com, bladeart.com, edcknives.com, arizonacustomknives.com, theknifecellar.com, classicgunsandknives.com, etc.

Tom in his shop: http://www.pbase.com/antonoey/tom_mayo

.. continue ..

 

[antonanton]

His knives' models that currently in the market:

* his signature:
size: small (bl around 2.75"), medium (bl around 3.25"), large (bl around 3.75"), XL (bl around 4.25"), T-Rex (bl around 5")
(cr.: Chris' photo)

* dr death (junior - under 4.25", regular - 4.25", xl-5" - I just saw one for prototype)

Junior:

Regular:

* Hawkbill (small and large)
(cr.: ebosshoss)

(cr.: steeladdictionknives)

* Nessmuk (large)

..continue..

 

[antonanton]

* Covert (small, medium, large) - non magnetic folder.
The blade's 6K and the rest hardware is TI (there are some, the scale's CF)

* Wharny (small and large)

* Flipper (some were collab with JL Williams and the rest is IKBS)

* Tanto (wide variations)

* Moran (small and large)

* Linerlock (wide variations)
(cr. : ebosshoss)

Many many more ...
..continue..

 

[antonanton]

Fancy ones:
(cr.: classic gun and knives)

(cr.: Mitch Lum)

(cr.: ebosshoss)

(cr.: ebosshoss)

(cr: ebosshoss)

(cr: ncblades)

(cr.: sharpbycoop)

Collabs with other Makers:

With JL Williams

With Jerry Hossom

 

[John T Wylie Jr]

Tom's knives are only surpassed by Tom himself , one of the best people you could ever meet.

 

[flatgrinder]

One heck of a decent human being and a great knifemaker. :thumbup::thumbup: