Welcome! This website, authored and maintained by Jeff Dowell, Ted and Betty Dowell’s son, is the most comprehensive reference site for TMD’s body of work available anywhere, not only for the knives he made, but also for his efforts surrounding the formation and growth of the Knifemakers Guild, the creation and evolution of his ‘signature’ Integral knives and Funny Folders, and the 3,000+ knives he produced and sold throughout his 42-year career.
It should be noted, that this site never would have been possible, were it not for the detailed records that were kept by Betty Dowell, Ted’s wife. Betty archived literally thousands of documents, catalogs, newsletters, order logs, show attendance lists, photographs, etc., many of which have been subsequently scanned and incorporated into this site.
Take a look below for a little more detail about what the various Headers across the top of the site have to offer… and thanks again for stopping by! 🙂
The lives and accomplishments of Ted and Betty Dowell, from beginning to end and the Life Cycle of the TMD Knives business and its highlights and lowlights, as well as a guided tour of the TMD Shop.
A pictorial library of the various categories of TMD’s produced.
All things for sale from the TMD Shop, and a vibrant emerging venue to buy, sell, consign or trade only TMD’s.
Extensive lists and details gathered and compiled by Betty Dowell, including every catalog, price list, newsletter, and trade show ever produced.
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