Andy and crew at Blade

[Bmurray]

Me and two my two younger boys attended our first blade this weekend and WOW it was great. One of our best highlights was meeting Andy, Allen and Dylan. Got to spend a few minutes thanking Andy for producing such fine products. He was truly a very nice and humble individual. I told Andy that we spent two solid days walking and looking at knives, which the boys could each choose one of their choice (within reason).

My youngest chose a Spyderco PM2 with digital camo scales and my other son chose a Fiddleback Recluse rustic wrap. He kept going back to the FB table about every hour or so to see if it was still there while trying to decide.

After the haggling with Allen about throwing in a Bud Light for me, my son got it and then met and talked with Andy a bit about their choices, he even gave us a few passes to the KC show in September (awesome).

As we were walking away, Andy caught up to my youngest boy and said, "you should've bought a Fiddleback". It was funny as hell and he got a kick out of it.

Thank you again to that whole group for their contribution to an industry that we love. See you in September.

Bob

 

[adequacy]

This is a great little anecdote from BLADE. I love hearing about these experiences. Sounds like fun. I hope to go someday!

 

[Southern Gent]

Bob, looked around for you on Saturday, sorry we didn't get a chance to run into one another. I hope Andy told you about going to Todd's table and you didn't buy the special "salad dressing" knife from him.


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[Fiddleback]

It was great meeting y'all. I was very impressed with your boys. They both made careful choices. I hope he is loving it.

 

[VANCE]

My favorite part was when I had Allen grab me one too

Edit to add

I believe I asked your son if it was a birthday present or just because. ..I wish you would have introduced yourself and if you did....see my first response

 

[Scotcha]

The crew at the forge are awesome. I need to start haggling for some beer [emoji3]
Thanks for sharing.

 

[Bmurray]

If I didn't introduce my boys and myself to anyone I apologize. I'm Bob, my boys were Adam & Chris. Kind of new FBF owners even though I always had the want for one. It was a true pleasure to meet all of you guys. I've talked with Dylan a few times but finally got to meet him as well, but don't hold that against me.

I hang out here on BF quite a bit and a lot over on the Esee and Pout House forums (coldwaterboys) where the Fiddleback family of knives have a nice following. I'm thinking next year your combined tables should have a fully stocked mini-bar and offer a few vodka or rum mixed drinks,

I'll post up a FBF family pic as soon as they all arrive. It seems that USPS decided one of them needed a beach vacation in Puerto Rico for a few days from New Jersey, and now on it's way to me here in MO.