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Like many here on the porch I have been fortunate to develope some great friendships as a result of this forum. Kris and I have been communicating through text and phone calls for a pretty long while now and have come to know much about each other. We have the same type of professional, share much of the same tastes in Knives as well as many views on other things.
Due to the distance from his location to mine a meeting was a slim chance, at least until the subject of International Custom Cutlery Exposition knife show came up. I know for both of us the event was much anticipated and required planning and saving in order to be able to attend. The plan was hatched and preparations made. Kris let me know that I could share a room with him and another guy who collects knives, you can find a picture of Paul, Kris, myself and Barry Lee Hands at dinner in the Mugshots thread.
It was at this dinner where I was presented with the gift I am about to show. This knife was in Paul's collection and between Kris and Paul some shenanigans happened to make me the new custodian of this knife. When Paul first showed me this knife I was just happy to get the chance to see it and enjoy it for what it was, a fine knife that belonged to a great guy.
Kerry Hampton Saddle Horn with etched A2 and beautiful bone covers. I think it's a beauty!
Knife shows are great for the knives but what truly makes them special are the people. I could not imagine two better people to spend some time at a knife show with than Kris and Paul. I don't have the gift of being able to express my thoughts and feelings to convey the true depth of appreciation of the time spent or the gift given
Chris
Due to the distance from his location to mine a meeting was a slim chance, at least until the subject of International Custom Cutlery Exposition knife show came up. I know for both of us the event was much anticipated and required planning and saving in order to be able to attend. The plan was hatched and preparations made. Kris let me know that I could share a room with him and another guy who collects knives, you can find a picture of Paul, Kris, myself and Barry Lee Hands at dinner in the Mugshots thread.
It was at this dinner where I was presented with the gift I am about to show. This knife was in Paul's collection and between Kris and Paul some shenanigans happened to make me the new custodian of this knife. When Paul first showed me this knife I was just happy to get the chance to see it and enjoy it for what it was, a fine knife that belonged to a great guy.
Kerry Hampton Saddle Horn with etched A2 and beautiful bone covers. I think it's a beauty!
Knife shows are great for the knives but what truly makes them special are the people. I could not imagine two better people to spend some time at a knife show with than Kris and Paul. I don't have the gift of being able to express my thoughts and feelings to convey the true depth of appreciation of the time spent or the gift given
Chris
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