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A great weekend for Knife Shows, looks like great times had ALL Around.
Thanks for sharing the images!!!
Thanks for sharing the images!!!
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Jim, really looking forward to the Loveless report!
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Coop,
Thanks for all the pictures. I am thinking that must have been a challenge because the lighting in that room was . . . well, less than optimal.
I tried to post a review here on Monday but (as is too often the case) this website was having some problems when I tried to do that, and I have been travelling since then. I get home tonight and will try again to post my observations, along with some crappy pictures I took of some terrific knifes.
Thanks for all the pictures. I am thinking that must have been a challenge because the lighting in that room was . . . well, less than optimal.
I tried to post a review here on Monday but (as is too often the case) this website was having some problems when I tried to do that, and I have been travelling since then. I get home tonight and will try again to post my observations, along with some crappy pictures I took of some terrific knifes.
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Thank you Jim. One of these days, I hope to get out there for this show. Seeing many of these folks some I have known for decades just puts a big smile on my face.
That was especially a great shot of Joel and Sandy.
That was especially a great shot of Joel and Sandy.
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^^^ Thanks guys!
I promised some images of Nordic Knives. Easily the finest knife store I have ever experienced. The 'quaint' town of Solvang is a destination town with a Scandinavian/Denmark flair and heritage. It's a getaway space, which attracts visitors locally, nationally, and internationally.
It's part of California's renowned wine country. This view was right at the entrance to the town overlooking some fields:
In the town itself there are stores and 'Shoppes'. This one looks inconspicuous to most...
Inside:
Ever single knife on display has a consistent card with specs and clear pricing:
Watch for those photobombs!
I think I missed one of the three LARGE cabinets, too!
Dave and Dan are as knowledgable as they are inviting. Please visit.
(And THIS is also SoCal: I spent Monday visiting the Santa Monica Pier and Venice Beach. A slice of Americana which is as unique as Times Square, only to the left.
Coming up: Knife images....
I promised some images of Nordic Knives. Easily the finest knife store I have ever experienced. The 'quaint' town of Solvang is a destination town with a Scandinavian/Denmark flair and heritage. It's a getaway space, which attracts visitors locally, nationally, and internationally.
It's part of California's renowned wine country. This view was right at the entrance to the town overlooking some fields:
In the town itself there are stores and 'Shoppes'. This one looks inconspicuous to most...
Inside:
Ever single knife on display has a consistent card with specs and clear pricing:
Watch for those photobombs!
I think I missed one of the three LARGE cabinets, too!
Dave and Dan are as knowledgable as they are inviting. Please visit.
(And THIS is also SoCal: I spent Monday visiting the Santa Monica Pier and Venice Beach. A slice of Americana which is as unique as Times Square, only to the left.
Coming up: Knife images....
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I'm about 2/3rds done with editing. I still have some approvals I'm awaiting.
Charles Bennica. That largest crescent button is a CA opener and a lock release.
Not a maker at the show, but one of the first a prominent collector was wanting me to show: The incomparable Lloyd Hale.
Koji Hara brought these incredible folders, each in a wooden box.
Matt and Mary Jo Lerch always raise your interest. Here's a pair of their offerings.
More...
Charles Bennica. That largest crescent button is a CA opener and a lock release.
Not a maker at the show, but one of the first a prominent collector was wanting me to show: The incomparable Lloyd Hale.
Koji Hara brought these incredible folders, each in a wooden box.
Matt and Mary Jo Lerch always raise your interest. Here's a pair of their offerings.
More...
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Mamoru Shigeno has been making knives for over 20 years. It shows:
Gene Shadley was one of the makers whom Bob Loveless carried a pocket knife from. Such is his quality:
Take a great design and refine it to perfection. Scott and Marian Sawby with a Northwest theme:
More later tonight...
Gene Shadley was one of the makers whom Bob Loveless carried a pocket knife from. Such is his quality:
Take a great design and refine it to perfection. Scott and Marian Sawby with a Northwest theme:
More later tonight...
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Great images, Jim!
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Really enjoyable, Coop. Thanks for the show report, and awesome images of the work. :thumbup:
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Great work from the makers and the Photog! Always look forward to seeing your images!
And the ultimate selfie too! Jim inside the knife display case!
Steve
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And the ultimate selfie too! Jim inside the knife display case!
Steve
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Member, W.F. Moran Jr. Museum & Foundation
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Great report Coop. Enjoyed all the images of the knives and found a few to "keep". Nice to see the scenery too as well as the shop which is a different location from when I had been there about 10 years ago as I recall. Always enjoying doing business with Dave too. Looks like a fun show but long way to go for us now.
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What a pleasure viewing this thread, great folks, great scenery and great knives. It doesn't get much better. Thanks Jim.
Wow, check out the beautiful Stag on a few of those knives.
Wow, check out the beautiful Stag on a few of those knives.
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Thanks, Marcel, Dudley, Don, Joe, Steve, Murray, and Kevin.
I'm moving to the next page with more photos....
Jim
I'm moving to the next page with more photos....
Jim