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J A Martin

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Just got back from Knife Week in Ludvika Sweden. Spent ten days in the country and had a blast. The show was great even though it was not like the shows in the US. I would love to go back. Won 1st prize in open class B and got a certificate with 500sek prize money (about $70) which I promptly spent on good times and a new tattoo. http://www.jamblades.com/uploads/dag062.jpg
 
I whole heartedly agree with Keith!! I am glad that you had a great time!
 
Thanks guys. I can tell you about the show, but it would take a book. Some basics are its been going 19 years and its outdoor. Tables are FREE and its a week long. The public comes from all over and its a real family event. One day we had a classical orchestra perform and on another evening all the makers get to gether for a bring your own meat BBQ. Outstanding work from all over is displayed and the suppliers are there in force. Picked up a great piece of musk ox but had to leave the narwale horn and seal skins. Arctic birch is readily available and one of the suppliers gave me a sample. It lacks the size and glitz of most US shows, but the knife makers in Sweden are just like here-the best people you will ever meet. English is required in school so the languge is not problem. It felt very Euro with people from Germany, Norway, Denmark, etc. Even met a guy from France. The tourist office makes it almost hassel free. I stayed in a gov't apt with 2 bed rooms for about $270 a week. Forget the hotels!
 
John, you do get around, dont you! :) That sounds like a great time. I'd love to have been there. Nice dagger. Lin
 
Hello there John!

I am glad you like your stay here in Sweden :D

First I want to say that I am glad to have held this dagger and it certainly would have deserved to winn the "A-class"!
One of the most beautiful knives I have seen.

Thanks also for your honest feedback on my knife that I showed you.

I do think you got to see more than one type of Swede on you stay :rolleyes:
From "certain motorcyclists" to not so macho guys at nightclubs :D

I am, as I said to you, planing to come to USA for the Atlanta Blade show as soon as I can.
Look forward to seeing you and Justin again there. And of course all others as well.

Regards
/Magnus

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Hej. Tack. Trevligt att traffas i Ludvika. What can I say other than all work and no play would make me dull. I really enjoyed meeting you and the other fine people at Vass and Slipad. Finding a common interest with other makers that enjoy large blades and cutting is always a joy. I look forward to you coming to the US and you are welcome to some shop time in Oklahoma. I know I will travel to Sweden again since they didn't throw me out this time.;)
 
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