Blade 2013 including CKCA dinner

Thank you for posting these great photos, that give a little of the flavor of Blade 2913, and some fine photos of great work. Blade is enormous in depth and breadth.

I was unable to attend this Blade this year, and I truly appreciate your work in providing a sample.

Mike H.
 
Murray , An exceptional review as always. Hope you and Phyllis are on the mend and back to normal real soon.
 
Here is another view of that nice couple Wootz bowies by Jean Louis Regal
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Things are always busy at John Young's table in anticipation of his annual draw for an opportunity to purchase one of his knives
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While there were no Chute knives this time, here are 8 knives that JY had available
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Kevin Casey as usual does a great job with his feather pattern damascus fighters
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generally always sold out, here is the time for Kevin to sing "I've got a wonderful feeling, everything's going my way"
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Mace Vitale visits with Mardi Meshejian
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who is no stranger to creating wonderful works of art on his own
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Murray, It is always a pleasure to chat with you. I could not get around to see as much as you did. Thanks for bringing the rest of the show to us.

Bing
Blade Show table 18O
 
Murray, thank you so much for the photo essay. Gives me a chance to see knives and friends I missed. I hope that you and Phyllis are feeling better. Thank you again.
Brion
 
Micah Kumer shows some creative talent with a nice presentation of knives
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This man is a collector's favorite. Michael O'Machearley creates a lot of distinctive fare for his clients.
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some hunters with nicely done sheaths
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and this wonderfully creative push dagger
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from a maker I did not get the identity of is this outstanding Meditteranean Dirk
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Another long time MS, Mike Williams shows his wares
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including these fine Bowie knives
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and some basic hunters
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I dont know who's having more fun: Me as the viewer, or YOU with your quirky commentary. :p

I really appreciate your outstanding work. Thank you!

Jim
 
Great pictures and descriptions Murray. Thanks a lot for doing this for those of us who could not attend.
 
Great write up and as always great photos Murry. Thanks for including me. the mediteranian dirk above is from Rick Dunkerly MS..
 
Thanks for the info Bill. I forget how I came to photograph that wonderful dirk but glad I was able to present it.

Mike Deibert looks over some of his hunters
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Phil Booth attends many shows and it is always nice to visit with him and to see the new and interesting knives he creates
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This year Phil is thrilled to tell folks that his son, who has a Masters in music has just released his first CD.
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Always a facorite and one whose knives, when gracing the tableau of the forums, generate lots of interest, Rodrigo Sfreddo
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offered some very nice knives
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including Spring, which I particularly enjoyed viewing and handling
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plus Autumn and a nice integral bowie done in a more traditional way
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A couple in the Japanese genre. First is a typical tanto by Venier Forge
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and then a couple of mini's by Shigeru and Yuko Tozaki
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Steve Rapp always has a smile on his face and it is no wonder when a maker has such ability to create so many masterpieces as he has done over the years.
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Here are a few more from this fine knifemaker.
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and a dogbone any puppy would love
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Here is a maker, Todd Miller, very prolific with a style all of his own that creates knives one can spend lots of time viewing and handling
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one alone
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or a couple groups of many
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Before I finish with this 2013 Blade show submission, please go to the following link
http://www.americanbladesmith.com/i...s&subsection=show_events_details&events_id=44
and read the whole topic so you will understand about the knives of the ABS auction. Particularly read closely the story relating to Jerry Lairson and his folder and also to the Phoenix about which more will come in future weeks.
 
I have known of Jerry Lairson
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for many years and in 2008 at the AG Russell knife show, we purchased one of my favorites knives
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Jerry does not keep to any one genre but always has interesting knives available for past and future customers
including this time some hunters
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fighters
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and a dagger
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Of course, the prime piece that Jerry had to offer and shown here speaking to those at the ABS auction
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is his FIRST folder and the knife that went for the highest amount of dollars at the auction. I'm sure Jerry and the ABS are very proud of his accomplishments in this regard.

Going on for lunch on an overcast Wednesday but maybe the pool will still be inviting now that I have finally be able to complete this task. Glad all had a great time at Blade 2013 and hopefully we will have a chance to visit at a future show. Enjoy these photos and sorry I was not able to be more current as in the past but "better late than never".
 
Thanks Murray, that is a lot of work.
 
Murray,

It is always a pleasure to talk with you and Phyllis. It's like old home week at Blade.

Thanks from me and all us here for your show reprise. Lots of work, I know, but worth it to us all.

John
 
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