and a week later....

[MTF3]

Like always the Blade Show was fantastic and like always the week following has been busy. I thought I would share a few of the customs I got the see last week. If I am in error about any labeling, please forgive me; a lot of knives were on display.

Daniel Winkler, Blowing Rock, NC

Charles Weiss, Phoenix, AZ

Kathleen Tomey, Macon, GA

Tom Anderson, Manchester, PA

Joshua Smith, Lincoln, MT

Brian Tighe, Ontario, Canada

Herbert Derr, St. Albans, WV

Rob Simonich, Clancy, MT

More...

 

[MTF3]

More...

Wayne Hendrix, Allendale, SC

Pete Peterson, Clinton, AR

Geno Denning, Gaston, SC

Mike Sakmar, Rochester, MI

Ricky Fowler, Richton, MS on Bentley Fuller handle material, Symsonia, KY

Tim Foster, El Dorado, AR

John Fitch, Clinton, AR

Dusty Moulton, Loudon, TN

More...

 

[MTF3]

Even More...

Audra Draper, Riverton, WY

Mike Draper, Riverton, WY

Darrell Ralph, Galena, OH

Jan Slezak, Czech Republic

Pat Crawford, West Memphis, AR

Carel, South Africa

Brad Duncan, McKinney, TX

Bill Simons, Lakeland, FL

Thanks to all the great custom knife makers that allowed me to photograph their wonderful work. These makers make the Blade Show the knife event of the year.

Thanks, Melvin

(P.S: I even took a few home for myself.)

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[Will York]

MELVIN, MELVIN, MELVIN !!!

What a nice gift to your fellow forumites. I feel like I was there cruising the tables with you.

Thank you!

 

[Gus Kalanzis]

Thanks Melvin. Fantastic tour!

 

[Steve-O]

Thanks for the great pics!

 

[Gene]

Melvin,
Have to chime in with the others and say "THANK YOU" for the pics!

 

[Ebbtide]

Thank you,
Thank you,
Thank you,
Was that really a Geno Denning subhilt chute knife??!!!

 

[Keith Montgomery]

MELVIN, MELVIN, MELVIN HE'S THE MAN.Thanks for all the great pictures Melvin.

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Keith

AKTI Member #A001338

 

[BARRY JONES]

Melvin, Nice pics.

The pic of the knife by Jan Slezak of the Czech Republic does not do justice to the work that was put into it. You really need to hold it to see what I mean. The entire knife is one piece of steel that has been carved. There are 3 dimentional carvings of a grasshopper and a praying mantis. It is simply amazing.

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Barry
Jones Knives
"NEW Knives"
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"For DUTY and HUMANITY!"
Curly, Moe, & Larry

 

[Tom Anderson]

thanks, Melvin!

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Tom Anderson
Hand Crafted Knives


www.andersoncustomknives.com

 

[Gary W. Graley]

My head is spinning! It's like I was when I made the trip to the show a couple of years ago, too much metal in the room, thanks for the show sir!

Have to check out Mike Sakmar on that big wharncliff deal he has there, looks sweet!
G2


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"The Road to Hell is Paved with Good Intentions!"
Take the time to read your Bible Now, don't be left behind...

 

[sixgun]

Very nice pics for those of us that couldn't go to the show.Maybe next year Thanks, Jim

 

[MTF3]

<font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by BARRY JONES:
Melvin, Nice pics.

The pic of the knife by Jan Slezak of the Czech Republic does not do justice to the work that was put into it. You really need to hold it to see what I mean. The entire knife is one piece of steel that has been carved. There are 3 dimentional carvings of a grasshopper and a praying mantis. It is simply amazing.

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Barry, You're absolutely right! That knife is amazing.

Gentlemen, You're Welcome. I remember what it was like not being able to attend and wishing I could see all the wonderful custom pieces on display and even purchase a few. I wish I had the time to post more.

The knife makers were really great to talk to and allowed me to handle and photograph their creations. Thanks.

Melvin

 

[L6steel]

Wow, thanks for the poctures Melvin! You sure take nice photographs! It's interesting to see what I'd be up against if I ever get to Blade.

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Take care!! Michael

Always think of your fellow knife makers as partners in the search for the perfect blade, not as people trying to compete with you and your work!

Cooper Custom Knives
Buzzards gotta eat, same as worms!!!

 

[v-man]

Melvin,
As always great job! Thanks for taking these pics.