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Hi folks I am going to use this thread for Blade Show stuff. Stay tuned for the Custom Awards. I will post them here as soon as I can.
It was great to see a bunch of folks during setup and in the lobby today. This is my favorite and busiest weekend of the year by far so bear with me. Got to spend a little time with Kit and CJ. The knife CJ made that he posted a picture of is awesome. (at least 10 times better than the picture. No exaggeration whatsoever). CJ definately has quite a bit of natural ability.
Dick Atkinson was the first person I saw when I walked through the door. He will of course have his selection of reasonably priced and well made users. Dick has a great wit and is someone I always enjoy spending time with. He is also quite capable of making some fine high end knives also.
Ken O. and Kershaw are comming out with another one and it is not a liner lock - got to play with the proto that Ken made and I like it a lot very unique and solid locking mechanism. Got to play with a few others he was carrying. They were all pretty special even though he call them his beaters.
Larry Chew was hanging around too. He has started making some tiny autos that are sweet as usual. In addition he has a collaboration going with Ti-knives and has been instrumental in revamping their manufacturing process.
John Fitch is there and if you like fine big knives get on board soon. John is one of the nicest guys you will want to meet and his knives rank up there with some of the finest in my book.
Mel Pardue was hanging around in the lobby and looks like his injury is healing up quite well. Johnny Stout and Ralph Turnbull were around the lobby and I enjoyed seeing them again. Can not wait to see what they have brought to the show.
I missed Howard Faltz, but got to see Larry of Knife Art. Jay and Karen of AZ Custom knives and Les of Robertsons Custom Cutlery are going to have some great stuff up on their sites after the show.
Had dinner with Bub Worrel and Sava Damlovac;
they are both as excited as I am. They have become good friends over the years and it was great spending some time with them.
Got to see Spark for a few min. He left the tutu in FL so we are guarenteed a great show. Wish all of you were here, but I am looking forward to meeting many of my new found net knife buddies tomorrow.
I will try to be a little more concise and provide some legit info as the weekend goes on. If you have ever spent 4 days at the biggest knife show in the world, you can understand why I am rambling tonight in anticipation of the opening tomorrow.
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" I am continually reminded of the rewards of dealing with custom knife makers and the custom knife community." Jeff J.
It was great to see a bunch of folks during setup and in the lobby today. This is my favorite and busiest weekend of the year by far so bear with me. Got to spend a little time with Kit and CJ. The knife CJ made that he posted a picture of is awesome. (at least 10 times better than the picture. No exaggeration whatsoever). CJ definately has quite a bit of natural ability.
Dick Atkinson was the first person I saw when I walked through the door. He will of course have his selection of reasonably priced and well made users. Dick has a great wit and is someone I always enjoy spending time with. He is also quite capable of making some fine high end knives also.
Ken O. and Kershaw are comming out with another one and it is not a liner lock - got to play with the proto that Ken made and I like it a lot very unique and solid locking mechanism. Got to play with a few others he was carrying. They were all pretty special even though he call them his beaters.
Larry Chew was hanging around too. He has started making some tiny autos that are sweet as usual. In addition he has a collaboration going with Ti-knives and has been instrumental in revamping their manufacturing process.
John Fitch is there and if you like fine big knives get on board soon. John is one of the nicest guys you will want to meet and his knives rank up there with some of the finest in my book.
Mel Pardue was hanging around in the lobby and looks like his injury is healing up quite well. Johnny Stout and Ralph Turnbull were around the lobby and I enjoyed seeing them again. Can not wait to see what they have brought to the show.
I missed Howard Faltz, but got to see Larry of Knife Art. Jay and Karen of AZ Custom knives and Les of Robertsons Custom Cutlery are going to have some great stuff up on their sites after the show.
Had dinner with Bub Worrel and Sava Damlovac;
they are both as excited as I am. They have become good friends over the years and it was great spending some time with them.
Got to see Spark for a few min. He left the tutu in FL so we are guarenteed a great show. Wish all of you were here, but I am looking forward to meeting many of my new found net knife buddies tomorrow.
I will try to be a little more concise and provide some legit info as the weekend goes on. If you have ever spent 4 days at the biggest knife show in the world, you can understand why I am rambling tonight in anticipation of the opening tomorrow.
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" I am continually reminded of the rewards of dealing with custom knife makers and the custom knife community." Jeff J.
