2011 Stone Tool Show - Letchworth Park, NY

John G · Aug 25, 2011

Hey folks, this weekend is the 2011 Stone Tools Technology Show at Letchworth state park. As in past years they'll have a 19th century mountain men encampment as well as flintknapping, atlatl throwing, and all sorts of primitive skills and vendors(last year I picked up a belt axe and some sheaths.) I always have a great time at this event.

I'll be camping out in the park, so maybe some of us will be able to meet up! :thumbup:

This year's show is Saturday, August 27, 2011 until Sunday, August 28, 2011 10:00 AM - 06:00 PM.

Ferrousknight · Aug 25, 2011

I'd love to go but can't really justify a 7 hour each way last minute trip.

John G · Aug 25, 2011

Well, I'll be there around noontime on Saturday. I'll wear a hat with the BladeForums W&SS patch on the front, and an American flag patch on the back. :thumbup:

A.W.U.K. · Aug 25, 2011

Sounds like fun

TwinStick · Aug 26, 2011

John G.- I will be there, hopefully saturday. I will know for sure tomorrow night. If not sat, then maybe sun. I am going there to get me one of those axes. I was gonna get it online, but would like to check out the handle real good first. What campsite you gonna be at ?

I will be there saturday.

TwinStick · Aug 26, 2011

Where is it from the campgrounds ?

John G · Aug 28, 2011

Twinstick, sorry to have missed you. I just got back home, and phone/internet wasn't good in the park. Did you end up finding an axe?

Codger_64 · Aug 28, 2011

Pitchers. Worthless without pitchers. You did bring us some photos of the event and the wares? Please?

TwinStick · Aug 28, 2011

John G said:
Twinstick, sorry to have missed you. I just got back home, and phone/internet wasn't good in the park. Did you end up finding an axe?

I did, but i am not real happy with it. I am no slouch when it comes to sharpening. I can't seem to get a razors edge on it & the edge i do get dulls VERY quickly, (within a dozen chops). The guy i bought from said it was his last one & his personal one (already stained & burnt handle). He told me (BS or not-???) some guy showed up before 10:00am & bought all 2 dozen, which was all he had. He had no sheaths either. I like it a lot. Fits right in my belt very well. I just wish i could get it sharper & the edge would last & i could have got a sheath for it.