Blade show loot!!

Jon Brand

Jon Brand

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First off is this wonderful fighter by my buddy Mike Ruth Jr... Hes getting really good! The aggressive blade really drew me in, and the damascus fittings are really cool.

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Mike and the boss! =) Susan it was nice to meet you!

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Here is a small utility/hunter/whatever by Erik Markman. I wanted to grab everything off his table but settled on this right before the show.

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This Don Hanson folder was shown before the show, but here it is again.. Beautiful folder and I gotta say the pics DO it justice. I wasn't really surprised when I finally saw the knife in person.

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I found a screaming deal I could not pass up for another Hanson folder from Blue Ridge Knives. The pearl is incredible in person and really drew me in. Hard to see its color and texture in the photograph.

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Now as if my trip could not get any sweeter, Kevin Jones gifted me this Diskin Fire folder after seeing my interest in them. I was truly touched and surprised by this gesture and its another example of how great this community is! Thanks Kevin!

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I picked up a bunch of keychains and pendants for local friends here. The mosaic damascus is Don Hansons' and the others were made by Audra Draper.

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Here is a set of the allusive BROWN lip pearl. Not sure if its the quality I am looking for but it was worth grabbing. Also prettier in person.

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Couldn't resist posting this horrible photo of Cliff Parker and I.

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And finally, this photo pretty much sums of the flight back to NY.

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Thanks for looking! It was great to see you guys there.
 
All great knives, excellant taste. Mike Ruth jr. has become one of my favorate makers. Gary
 
Jonathan that looks like a fine haul and a well rounded group of knives thanks for showing us the loot.
 
Looks like Blade was very good to you, Jonathan.
All great looking knives BUT that Ruth is just fantastic!
 
You got some really great stuff, BUT, I'm really surprised you got Mike Jr. to hold still long enough for a picture.

Bill
 
Outstanding haul, Jon. Can't wait to see what you do with that brown pearl - bee-you-teee-ful!
 
Jon, you made up for lost time at the show this year. Great stuff! It was good to see you. You have some catching up to do if you plan on matching Cliff's beard, though.

You had that pearl Hanson folder bought and photographed before I could get through the Chick-fil-a line! Awesome find...that is a sweet folder. :thumbup:

Thumbs up for Kevin's Disken Fire! That is very special.

Nice haul. You done good...Mike's fighter is top notch.

- Joe
 
You had a great show Jon, nice to meet you in person, Running around so much made it difficult to spend any time talking but I guess that is how blade show goes!

Great haul!
Jeff
 
WOW Jon !!!
Major Haulage ! :cool: :thumbup: :thumbup:
You are a brown lip hoarding jet setter ! :D
Thanks for sharing.

Doug
 
Wow, that's a beautiful bunch of blades. Congrats man, they are all gorgeous.
 
You're the man!
 
Looks like you made out like a bandit at the show Jon! I'm a little bummed that I didn't get the chance to see that little pearl-handled Hanson in person...that thing is KILLER!!!
 
Hi Jon,

Looks like ya made up for the last shows ya missed and not a wart in the bunch. Except maybe that picture of that fuzzy gray haired guy.
Had a great time hanging out with ya.
Take care
Cliff
 
John,

Sorry that I missed you at Blade.

It looks like you picked up a lot of great knives this year.

Jim Treacy
 
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