Are prices cheaper at the shows? Chesapeak Knife show

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Hey fellas

I'm thinking of making the trip down to Timonium in a couple weeks for the Chesapeake Knife show on the 14th. I've only ever been to one knife show before and it was a really small show and I didn't buy anything.

What can I expext in the way of prices? Are knives generally the same prices as you would find online or if you had ordered the knife from the maker.

There are a couple of makers there I am interested in checking out.

BTW - Anyone else going?
 
I sometimes let deals slip out at the show I do, just because I HATE to see a real hunter or hiker end up with yet another corporate production blade instead of a custom skinner :D
 
It sounds like it's goign to be a pretty large show. The only other show I've been to was in Leesport PA and it was pretty small and only a few makers there.
 
Chesapeake Knife Show is a *great* show...you'll be stunned! :)

Not that the prices are cheaper...but to really see, touch, almost taste... :D

I'll be there by 6:45am

BTW *don't* bring a credit card...

-Michael
 
You' ll get to meet your maker. :D And be able to ask questions and handle their products first hand. While I don' t think you' ll find any prices lower, you can get them without the wait- instant gratification. There are a few production knife exhibitors who have some attractive prices on a huge selection. I think you' ll enjoy the show.

N.

www.dozierknives.com/forum
 
Chefget said:
Chesapeake Knife Show is a *great* show...you'll be stunned! :)

Not that the prices are cheaper...but to really see, touch, almost taste... :D

I'll be there by 6:45am

BTW *don't* bring a credit card...

-Michael
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I plan on bringing just the cash that I plan on spending and nothing else :) Kind of like going to the casino:D

Must.... resist..... the.... temptation..... ;)
 
Nakano 2 said:
You' ll get to meet your maker. :D And be able to ask questions and handle their products first hand. While I don' t think you' ll find any prices lower, you can get them without the wait- instant gratification. There are a few production knife exhibitors who have some attractive prices on a huge selection. I think you' ll enjoy the show.

N.

www.dozierknives.com/forum
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That right there is worth it's wait in gold!
 
My experience has been that the show prices are often times inflated. I RARELY buy anything at shows, just go to get an idea of what to buy next. Unless you are looking for something from a specific maker.

The thing I hate about shows it that you have to rummage through a whole lot of chit to find the real gems.
 
Idaho Jarhead said:
My experience has been that the show prices are often times inflated. I RARELY buy anything at shows, just go to get an idea of what to buy next. Unless you are looking for something from a specific maker.

The thing I hate about shows it that you have to rummage through a whole lot of chit to find the real gems.
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I've heard that complaint before as well. This show seems like there will be a good bit of makers there so hopefully it'll be different.

Being able to say you bought something, in person, from the maker is pretty cool though.
 
The thing I like about going to shows and buying the knife direct from the maker , is the handshake that follows the sale. Meeting the maker adds to the buying experience.
 
I'm probably going to this show again. If anyone wants to meet up let me know.
 
myright, it is definitely worth attending. I plan to pick up some wood scales for two knives from Scott, other than that, I will just be looking. If I remember correctly, there were only three vendors with production knives, the rest were custom makers. Maybe four, I think EDC knives was there. No money, but I will have a great time looking.

I'll be there, look for the big guy with the Jerzee Devil hat on. I am fat, somewhat tall and look sleepy/crazed all the time. Hopefully by the time of the show, I will have gotten a haircut and bothered with the beard trimmer.
 
John T Wylie Jr said:
The thing I like about going to shows and buying the knife direct from the maker , is the handshake that follows the sale. Meeting the maker adds to the buying experience.
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I couldn't agree more! That is the BEST part of the show; the people that you get to meet.
 
There have been some good reasons posted for why shows can be worth doing. While I have not seen inflated prices, it seems to me that many custom makers are not in it to get rich. They have to decide what value their knives carry; and you will need to agree with that, or keep looking.

As some folks have said, it is the opportunity to meet makers face to face and to talk about how, and why, they make knives the way they do. Especially important to me are the friendships I've made.

Greg
 
Shows are really important for the makers, too. knifemaking is almost as isolated an experience as novel writing. Getting out to different crowds a few times a year to get knives in peoples' hands and see people hold them and cut stuff helps a lot.
 
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