3rd Annual George Herron award at The Blade Show

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Third Annual George Herron Award


Branton Knives will be presenting the Third Annual George Herron award on May 29, 2009 at The Blade Show in Atlanta. This is my way of paying tribute to a great man, mentor and friend for all of the years that he has given me help, hope and inspiration in my knifemaking career as well as life in general. His contributions to the knife world are too many to count. He has helped and encouraged numerous knifemakers throughout his career.
The knife being judged for this award must exhibit the qualities that have been the hallmark of the knives made by "Blade Magazine Cutlery Hall-of-Famer" George Herron for over 40 years.
Examples of what makes a Herron knife stand out from other knives was his clean flowing lines, fit, finish, clean solder joints on his guards, use of quality handle material, and quality sheaths etc.
The judging will take place at The Blade Show Friday May 29,2009.
(room and time to be determined)
I want to thank Steve Shackleford at Blade Magazine for helping me make this award possible. If you have any questions or would like to enter your knife for this prestigious award, feel free to contact me at bobby@brantonknives.com or call me at 843-991-0891

This is the criteria that you will be scored on.


1- Clean and smooth grind lines that make the
knife proportional.
2- An even finish with no color variations.
Either a high gloss or satin.
3- The fit of the guard to blade as well as scales, liner &
tang are even on the knife with no rough edges or gaps
4- The soldering of the guard to the blade is
seamless and appears integral
5- Steel is high quality and handle materials are
unique and/or well presented
6- The knife appeals to the eye & feels good in the hand.
Balance, tapered tang and palm fit will be considered.


Thanks,

Bobby
 
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Hey Bobby,
That is good news. You are getting more and more entries every year. I look forward to seeing them all again.
I heard that there will be a knife maker among the judges this year. Is that correct? Who is it?

Jay
 
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Fliprfly said:
Hey Bobby,
That is good news. You are getting more and more entries every year. I look forward to seeing the more great knives again.
I heard that there will be a knife maker among the judges this year. Is that correct? Who is it?

Jay
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Thanks Jay,
Larry Page, the recipient of last years George Herron award will be one of the judges who will be scores the entries.
Our own Les Robertson will also be one of the judges.
So, please feel free to e mail me if you have any questions.
BB
 
Bobby,
Do you guys have the details finalized on when and where the contest will be?

Thanks,
Jay
 
The judging for the George Herron Award will take place on Friday at 2 p.m. In Room 109.
We will put some flyers out on the tables on Thursday or Friday morning as a last reminder of where to go for judging.
BB
 
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Sorry for the delay, but Geno Denning was this years winner of the George Herron Award at Blade Show 2009. Will try to get some pics up soon.
BB
 
Gotta wait til the cave opens.

BTW, Thanks to Les Robertson,Larry Page, Jay Mealing, John Mealing and Duncan Rutherford for helping with the judging and various other duties involved in making this award possible.
Bobby
 
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The stag knife underneath Geno's is made by Jim Frazier. He works closely with Geno and makes a beautiful knife. He also scored very highly with the judges. I think he missed the top spot by two points. :thumbup:

Jay

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