Blade Show 2023

[Lorien]

I've only ever been to the Blade Show once, and that was in 2016, so the time has come to return to Hotlanta. Now that knife making and cutlery design is my career, I mean, how could I not go?

Apart from some dagger sheaths for the CPK boot dagger, (which will likely be available from the CPK table), I'll have the following stuff with me, to show to experts for feedback and generally get a sense of where things are at with my work in a larger context. Mostly not for sale, as some are prototypes hopefully destined for production.

If you see me at the show, and want to check out some of my work, I'll have the following;

(not the knife, just the sheaths)...

I'd love to see what others are bringing to the show, so if you want to post your stuff in this thread, that would be super cool with me

 

[mitch13]

Have a good time, remeber lots of pictures

 

[WValtakis]

It's SO close! Can't wait to check those out in person!

 

[jfk1110]

Safe travels and enjoy!!!!!

 

[Lorien]

Have a good time, remeber lots of pictures

thanks! I plan on collecting some photographic evidence

It's SO close! Can't wait to check those out in person!

can't wait to check you out in person!

Safe travels and enjoy!!!!!

thanks!

 

[WValtakis]

can't wait to check you out in person!

 

[Lorien]

my 16+ hour journey begins tomorrow, I'm looking forward to seeing my peeps and meeting more!

 

[WValtakis]

On the way!

 

[snuffle]

I'm increasingly bummed I decided not to go. Time off is highly incompatible with a work project, but I'd really like to meet some of you in person.

Ah, next time.

 

[Dawkind]

Have a great time, be safe, and please tell Gus "Hi" for me....he's bring his family again including his parents this time!

 

[sheathmaker]

I'll be there in spirit only. At 90 years old some travel restrictions had to be implemented. (Getting old sucks, avoid it if possible)

Any way, if any of you were planning to book some custom sheaths from me, please see John or Donna Horrigan, Table 3P.

They will get your knives to Texas, and I will drive up to their place and pick them up and we'll make it happen.

 

[Bühlmann]

On the way!
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I didn’t know Corrosion of Conformity was playing at Blade?!?!? That’s AWESOME!!!!

 

[Bühlmann]

doubletap

 

[snuffle]

I didn’t know Corrosion of Conformity was playing at Blade?!?!?

Chip is way more hardcore.

 

[Dawkind]

my 16+ hour journey begins tomorrow, I'm looking forward to seeing my peeps and meeting more!

Please give the Carothers clan my best and Mark, too...

 

[carnifex knifeworks]

I'm increasingly bummed I decided not to go. Time off is highly incompatible with a work project, but I'd really like to meet some of you in person.

Ah, next time.

Same!

 

[navman]

See you on the floor!

 

[WValtakis]

Carbon Fiber Friday, in the Early Bird line at Blade Show!

 

[Dawkind]

Did you find him WValtakis ?!!!

 

[Lorien]

Blade Show this year was everything I could have asked for, and more! Honestly, I needed exactly what I got, which was much love from my peeps after a few years of pretty tough times.

This lady here, ( Jo the Machinist ) really made me feel at home in Atlanta

as did all the unusual suspects, (there were plenty more characters, this is just the only photo I have which doesn't incriminate anyone)

I was witness to a World Champ Bladesports competition where our boy brought home the win. Videos HERE

I'm pretty sure this was the first time I held two handguns, maybe even just one. Y'know, guns don't really do anything for me, but it was undeniably cool, what with that lil devil on my shoulder

and came home with some very nice gifts from my friends

I don't know for sure if I'll be there next year, but the odds are good.