Still not recovered from seeing the astounding quality and quantity of knives at the Little Rock show this year. I don't want to leave anyone out, but the regulars and first time attendees and the work they're all bringing, make this truly one of the top couple of shows in the country.
I was pleased as could be to have my "Blackheart" dagger win "Best Damascus Knife" as voted by the makers. Chuck Ward took montage photos of the dagger, and I'll post up in a couple weeks when he finishes the prints.
For those who wondered about my "hints," Joe Mason had finished the engraving on my "Legacy 4," the fourth in a numbered series of fully engraved works. The owner and I managed to show it off all around, although we didn't exhibit it on the table. I'm making an African Blackwood sheath with engraved Damascus studs, and we'll premier the knife at Blade.
Don't be mistaken, the Arkansas show is top drawer! Don't miss out next year.
John