Blade 2011

[Bruce Bump]

Murry, what did you guys do to Kevin? Look at him in #6 post, he looks like he did all the work setting up or else he just did a transmission overhaul. hehe

 

[Lorien]

Kevin must've been gettin his hustle on!

 

[Will York]

Thank you Murray--wonderful array of photos! :thumbup:

 

[Murray White]

It was another full day at the show and a nap after a late supper was in order but got up at midnight and began to work on more of Friday's images. Have 41 done and will post and see how the time is. Sunday's show is only from 9 am to 2pm and likely not too many more photos to take but there are lots from Saturday so hopefully folks will return often to see everything. It just takes time.

Some posted the names of a few MS designations and one was Adam DesRosiers

his dagger plus others

Brian Thie as can be seen has been working hard

a closer view

a customer checks out a knife by Brion Tomberlin

A protege of Ed Fowler, Butch Devereaux always has lots of forged 52100 knives

Charles Ochs is no newcomer to the knife world and provides good choices

 

[Murray White]

A couple of dandy Dans -- Dan Cassidy and Dan Farr

this one is lonely but likely found a new home as did all the others brought by Dan Farr

Even with lots on the table, they don't last long if you want a Don Hanson fighter or folder

a closer view of a few

looks like a customer is digging deep at Fred Durio's table

I told this lady I would call the photo "Grandma's Knives" She is at Jim Gardner's table

David Anders (I think) does some nice knives but I messed up the closeups

John Horigan always seems to find inovative knives for customers

like this interesting fighter with lots of gold and carved ivory

 

[SteelIsReal]

Hi Murray, thanks for the photos and report! :thumbup:

It's Bruce Barnett, from Australia- West Australia to be more precise.

I know Bruce was going for JS

 

[Marcel54]

Murray, there might be a problem with Fototime. I can only see a red x (and I can't open my own Fototime account either).

Marcel

 

[Murray White]

As can be seen, J. Neilson is quite prolific. As the images presented so far have all been done on Friday so it is likely few knives are still around but maybe I'll have time to cruise the ABS section before things close on Sunday

a closer view

JR "Cookie" Cook makes and sells a lot of fine knives

sometimes I just can't handhold slower shutter speeds but the knife is nice enough to show if not perfectly done

The inset shows the piece of damascus on the butt of the bowie

and my favorite Cookie is the sculpted ivory

Kevin Casey does folders and fixed blades with his renowned feather pattern

a folder and stag handled fighter

couple of single guard fighters and a folder

 

[Marcel54]

Thanks, the red x is gone and I can see everything clearly again.

Marcel

 

[Murray White]

Wonder if Lin Rhea is checking prices?

Mace Vistale chats with a customer

some knives by Mike Ruth senior

and here is a chipper off the old block -- Mike jr.

a nice stag handled fighter

an even nice mammoth damascus fighter -- very well balanced and light probably a good buy

long time maker and MS Red St. Cyr

Happy customers makes Rich McDonald happy too

 

[Murray White]

We will end tonight with a couple of Steves - Steve Kelly

and then Steve Culver

and some of his knives

 

[Jon Brand]

More More More!!!! Thanks so much Murray!

 

[bbarnettAUS]

And he passed Thanks mate. Can ya throw something up on Aus Blade Forum for us:thumbup:

Hi Murray, thanks for the photos and report! :thumbup:

It's Bruce Barnett, from Australia- West Australia to be more precise.

I know Bruce was going for JS

 

[Murray White]

Bruce, why not just post the link to this or even better, to the CKCA thread?

 

[peterinct]

GREAT pictures Murray! Thanks for taking the time to post them.

It is MUCH appreciated,
Peter

 

[Peregrin]

Thanks for posting the show pics Murrray!

 

[RogerP]

Most excellent and comprehensive show review Murray - many thanks for the great photos and all the work that goes into sharing them with us.

Roger

 

[Bruce Bump]

Congratulations Mate! Never a doubt.

And he passed Thanks mate. Can ya throw something up on Aus Blade Forum for us:thumbup:

 

[Calhoon]

Thank you Murray! I really enjoyed viewing your pictures.....

Cal

 

[JUST1MOR]

Murray, thank you for taking your time to post these great shots for those of us here on the forum who could not make the trip this year . . . :thumbup:
Be safe.