Blade 2013 including CKCA dinner

[reader1]

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.

 

[Paul Savage]

Murray , An exceptional review as always. Hope you and Phyllis are on the mend and back to normal real soon.

 

[Murray White]

Here is another view of that nice couple Wootz bowies by Jean Louis Regal

Things are always busy at John Young's table in anticipation of his annual draw for an opportunity to purchase one of his knives

While there were no Chute knives this time, here are 8 knives that JY had available

Kevin Casey as usual does a great job with his feather pattern damascus fighters

generally always sold out, here is the time for Kevin to sing "I've got a wonderful feeling, everything's going my way"

Mace Vitale visits with Mardi Meshejian

who is no stranger to creating wonderful works of art on his own

 

[bbingenheimer]

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

 

[BRTATCK]

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

 

[Murray White]

Micah Kumer shows some creative talent with a nice presentation of knives

This man is a collector's favorite. Michael O'Machearley creates a lot of distinctive fare for his clients.

some hunters with nicely done sheaths

and this wonderfully creative push dagger

from a maker I did not get the identity of is this outstanding Meditteranean Dirk

Another long time MS, Mike Williams shows his wares

including these fine Bowie knives

and some basic hunters

 

[SharpByCoop]

I dont know who's having more fun: Me as the viewer, or YOU with your quirky commentary.

I really appreciate your outstanding work. Thank you!

Jim

 

[Patrice Lemée]

Great pictures and descriptions Murray. Thanks a lot for doing this for those of us who could not attend.

 

[kimsalls]

Wow, what a report! Thank you so much for taking the time to do this.

 

[Bill Burke]

Great write up and as always great photos Murry. Thanks for including me. the mediteranian dirk above is from Rick Dunkerly MS..

 

[Murray White]

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

Phil Booth attends many shows and it is always nice to visit with him and to see the new and interesting knives he creates

This year Phil is thrilled to tell folks that his son, who has a Masters in music has just released his first CD.

Always a facorite and one whose knives, when gracing the tableau of the forums, generate lots of interest, Rodrigo Sfreddo

offered some very nice knives

including Spring, which I particularly enjoyed viewing and handling

plus Autumn and a nice integral bowie done in a more traditional way

A couple in the Japanese genre. First is a typical tanto by Venier Forge

and then a couple of mini's by Shigeru and Yuko Tozaki

 

[Marcel54]

Great stuff Murray ........... lots of cool knives to be had.

Marcel

 

[Murray White]

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.

Here are a few more from this fine knifemaker.

and a dogbone any puppy would love

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

one alone

or a couple groups of many

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.

 

[Murray White]

I have known of Jerry Lairson

for many years and in 2008 at the AG Russell knife show, we purchased one of my favorites knives

Jerry does not keep to any one genre but always has interesting knives available for past and future customers
including this time some hunters

fighters

and a dagger

Of course, the prime piece that Jerry had to offer and shown here speaking to those at the ABS auction

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".

 

[fisk]

Thanks Murray, that is a lot of work.

 

[Kyle Royer]

Thanks for everything Murray, I really enjoyed your captions and photos!

 

[oivind_dahle]

Great post! Thanks for sharing

 

[John White]

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

 

[SBranson]

Thanks very much for your report and photos.

 

[JParanee]

Thanks Murray

Really appreciate the time you put into this