Back at work from the show, had a just great time. Picked up my first TNT from Tom Mayo, a sweet little beauty with thumb studs and no extra holes or a clip, slick and simple. Tom stuff seemed to be moving pretty well, at least he said this weekend was better than last.
I also survived the Onion feeding frenzy, didnt come out with a frame lock but got my grips around a mid-tech Boa while the kids up front dived in and started double fist grabbing the pieces. It was actually kind of an ugly moment, but I dont know what Ken can do without setting up a take a number system of starting an Emerson style lottery. But I am one of the lucky few and am quite pleased with the Boa, smooth, fast and sexy, I see why the demand is so great and the secondary marker so inflated.
Scott Cook had some great pieces, including four triple grind daggers, one stunner in Ladder pattern Damascus that was a joy to behold. Fit and finish is all you would expect from a man of Scotts background, and he is really showing his stuff with this work.
Larry Chew had his Voodoo bearing system laid out for interested parties, and his DA stuff is both slick and intricately beautiful. Phil Boguszewski sold all but one by the time I left, so I guess he had a good show. Bladeart had a nice set up, including a Gibbs Madd Max on hand. Just what is the pocket clip on that knife for, anyway?
Lots of good folks in the crowd, I especially enjoyed getting a look at the pieces sas had brought along, Carson, Onion, Mayo, Martin, nice stuff.
Sorry I had to split, Im stuck back stage and they are probably all deep into cocktails by now. Showtime, gotta run!
