2012 AKA Show at Little Rock - start making your travel plans.

RogerP

RogerP

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Greetings all,

I know it's early, but I'm planning my for my 2012 knife shows already and this one comes up first for me next year - I'm hoping many of my fellow forumites will consider attending and make a great weekend even better.

This is, IMO, one of THE best shows going, particularly if you have an interest in forged blades. Don Hanson will be returning for a second year in a row, and in addition to the always strong lineup of both established and newer bladesmiths, this year will feature some notable first-time attendees: Russ Andrews, Bruce Bump, Shawn McIntyre and Raymond Richard.

I've also heard from John Cohea that he is planning to attend and I hope he does, 'cause he would be a great addition to the show.

Buddy Thomason, Jon Klein, Ryan Hays, Paul Long - I hope you dudes make it back. Peter Gill, Michael Starr, Jon Brand - and many others - this is YOUR kind of show. And for knifeshow newbies, this is a laid back show with a relaxed atmosphere that makes for a great place to start.

Roger
 
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Well, I WAS going to try and make it. But, if YOU are gonna be there, I might reconsider. :D


Naaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa; it'll be good to see ya again, Rog. :)
 
Wow Mr. Danbo. Your quote literally made me laugh my pants off. Seriously, I was putting them on and reading and now they are on the ground... :)
 
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Wow Mr. Danbo. Your quote literally made me laugh my pants off. Seriously, I was putting them on and reading and now they are on the ground... :)
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Your post is bordering on too much info! :D


Ummm; Roger. Exactly WHEN is this show? ;) :)
 
I've heard and read allot of good things about this show. There are so many makers and collectors from the forums that I can finally meet in person. Cant wait!
 
This is one of the nicest shows that I have attended.

Here is the info from the Arkansas Knifemakers website.

Jim Treacy


2012 ARKANSAS CUSTOM KNIFE SHOW

Admission $5.00 - Open to Public

VIP ADMISSION AT 9 A.M. SAT. & SUN.
February 18 Saturday Open 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
February 19 Sunday Open 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Reservations needed to attend the Gala Reception - February 17 - Friday night 6:00 p.m. - Doubletree Ballroom

TABLE RESERVATIONS-Requires deposit or full payment
(All table reservations and money due by 9-1-2011)
Custom Knife Makers - $250.
Dealers - $250.
Suppliers - $125.
Display (no sales) $25.

Mail to:

David Etchieson
60 Wendy Cove
Conway, AR 72032


Reserve your tables promptly as we continue to get lots of interest and requests for tables at this top quality show!

APRIL 1 IS THE DEADLINE TO GET YOUR NAME LISTED IN THE COLOR BROCHURE ADVERTISEMENT FOR THE BLADE SHOW AND OTHERS.
KNIFE JUDGING NEWS....

All knives will be judged on Friday night at the Gala.
All table holders are invited and encouraged to bring
knives to be entered into ALL catagories. This is new for the 2012 show, and will enable early viewing, as well as early viewing Saturday morning. Winners are asked to get their knives photographed early Saturday before they are sold.

RSVP TO DAVID ETCHIESON YOUR NUMBER ATTENDING GALA.
aka@alliancecable.net or 501-554-2582.

Little Rock, AR

Robinson Center Exhibit Hall

424 West Markham

Located adjacent to the Doubletree Hotel

Hotel Reservations 1-800-937-2789 or 501-372-4371

www.DoubleTreeLR.com

For show information, contact David Etchieson [COLOR="#0000FF"]aka@alliancecable.net[/COLOR] or (501)554-2582

Chuck Ward Photography will be there for your convenience to photograph your knives, and will photograph the Award knives, call him at 501- 778 - 4329 for information.
 
Little Rock, Blade and San Antonio (ABS) are my three must attend shows each year. I'll see you guys there!

Paul
 
Right now my plans are to attend and display this year, which has been a goal of mine since I started making knives!And now that I hear Bruce Bump and Ray Richard will be in attendance also, that makes it even better:DMy check for a table will be in the mail as soon as I get home on the 17th of this month!
I look forward to seeing many of you there:thumbup::thumbup:!
 
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This is only about a 3 hour drive. It is just around the corner but it will seem like forever. I have resorvations made. And I should be having a knive deliverd.
 
Looks like I've got a 4 day weekend that week, so I'll plan on doing the drive. It should be interesting.
 
It's always a pleasure, Roger. Glad to see that you will be going and I'm sure that you first timers will enjoy it. Looking forward to seeing everyone.

Gary
 
Roger I would not miss it, my favorite show for sure. I am up for a Saturday night dinner with the guys again but think I might be banned fom picking the restaurant.

Jon
 
I am sure looking foward to it. I plan on bringing three pieces with me and plan on having a good time.
 
The up coming show wil be a good one. There will be a few changes for the better to the Gala on Friday evening including clear start and stop times for the catagory judging, streamlined tally of of votes, some very nice door prizes for Gala attendees, introduction of new table holders, and more.

The word has gotten out about this show and we already are looking into adding a few tables as long as it dont crowd the existing ones. Planning is underway already. So if you are expecting to wait long and still purchase a table, well... I would'nt wait. Invite your friends who love knives.

This show is known for Bowies and lots of em. You'll see the Fisk's, the Crowells, the Williams, Jerry Lairson, and JR Cook. But there will be some hunting knives and a great showing of art knives from makers like Lee Ferguson and Richard Self, Folders by Tim Britton, Wes Davis, and Gary Crowder. Some of you have been there and know all about it, but be sure to invite you collectors so they have a chance to buy right off the table with no wait time and be entered into a drawing for custom knife.

If we get a chance there might be a scan posted of the show rack card listing some more specs. If you have any questions about the show, please ask and between myself and the regulars, we might can answer them.
 
I'll be at my usual table, and you be there, too.

The Arkansas Show is "family." You won't find a show where you'll be more welcome, and there's no more friendly atmosphere.

Not to mention the line-up of makers!

See you there,

John
 
I'm hoping (planning) to attend for the first time in 2012, can't wait :)
 
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