Buck Knives Exhibit,Las Cruces NM

Looks like you two had a great time... Thanks for sharing with all of us here... Nice displays David and Great pics Skyhorse... David, Will the Oct Show be just as BIG??? Can you post more info about it??? What days and the time it opens... A good place to stay and how much??? Thanks again, ITE ... :thumbup:
 
This show is sponsored by Sunrise Lions Club 575-571-3045 tables run 45$ and procure them now if any are left . Its held at the Las Cruces Convention Center on 680 E. University doors open 9-5 Sat. and 9-3 Sunday and proceeds benefits cripple children . Theres a Holiday Inn right across the street and rooms run 40-50$ offering special rates to exhibitors . The next show date is Oct. 22-23 . Dan Duggan is the show manager . They open the doors Fri. before the show for exhibitor set-up @ 1-7pm . DM
 
This is the no dot 110 I got at the Show.It has a fairly good blade.I also bought my Wife a new energy saver cordless iron.
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The various size clips are used to maintain the proper sharping angle. Some use their finger or other things. To me the clip is a very simple idea but I like my Lansky. If I had a stone I would try the clip method.
 
Use a finger to assist the clip to stay on while scraping into the stone . Once the metal ears fall off put on another clip this only occurs during rebeveling . During normal touch-up sharpening one clip will last for several touch-ups . The pressure is on the edge to keep it in contact with the stone and just allow the clip to drag . Hope this helps . DM
 
Use a finger to assist the clip to stay on while scraping into the stone . Once the metal ears fall off put on another clip this only occurs during rebeveling . During normal touch-up sharpening one clip will last for several touch-ups . The pressure is on the edge to keep it in contact with the stone and just allow the clip to drag . Hope this helps . DM
Using those clips is a geat idea,that costs next to nothing.David really knows Buck Knives,I learned a lot just hanging out with him.He also showed me two knives he made himself,one fixed and one folder.He did an outstanding job on those knives and man were they sharp!:eek:
 
Use a finger to assist the clip to stay on while scraping into the stone . Once the metal ears fall off put on another clip this only occurs during rebeveling . During normal touch-up sharpening one clip will last for several touch-ups . The pressure is on the edge to keep it in contact with the stone and just allow the clip to drag . Hope this helps . DM

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This seems so amazingly clever and simple at the same time. With all the convoluted guides & gadgets out there, it seems like this could do just as well in most situations.

Somewhere, stashed away in a box after my last move, is a box full of those small binder clips I'd picked up years ago (not having a clue as to why I bought so many in the first place). Now I think I might get my money's worth out of 'em. Gonna have to give this a try.
 
OWE, Great--it is . Ofcourse there is a little learning curve, it has mostly to do with keeping the clip on the blade and then adjusting it toward the tip to sharpen the belly .
But with a short go of it you'll get the hang of it . Some brand of clips are better than others and I think it has to do with the metal quality . They don't wear down as fast . DM
 
OWE, Great--it is . Ofcourse there is a little learning curve, it has mostly to do with keeping the clip on the blade and then adjusting it toward the tip to sharpen the belly .
But with a short go of it you'll get the hang of it . Some brand of clips are better than others and I think it has to do with the metal quality . They don't wear down as fast . DM

When I was using my Lansky/GATCO sharpeners, I'd gotten into the habit of using some tape, either on the blade or on the inside faces of the clamp, to give a little more grip on the blade. Seems like something similar would work for this, too. I do know I'll have some fun experimenting with this very neat little trick.

I've been focusing more on free-handing lately, and I think this binder clip would even be helpful as a steady reference point, when beginning the sharpening stroke. I usually do OK, so long as I take time to set my angle prior to beginning the stroke. I could see just 'touching' the clip to the stone initially, then lifting just a hair to begin the stroke. Even that would make it more consistent for me.

Thanks for the tips, David. :thumbup:
 
Thanks guys for your kind comments . A special thanks to Skyhorse as it did get really hopping and one person could not handle the interest and traffic of patrons which he greatly helped in that area . This show held near 300 tables and I think Tom's figure is correct on attendees . This show was carried on the front page of the Las Cruces Sun News as the event to attend . I could not get a lunch break or restroom stop without Tom's help . By the end of each day we were beat from being on our feet in need of down time . This show is a Fall and Spring show a great one to get your feet wet at whether displaying or answering questions there's lots of interest in Buck knives and fellowship among members here in SW New Mexico . Even some guys who traffic this forum came by to say hi whom I had never met so, you never know what will turn up .
There was so much to see and many old Buck knives to find that Tom & I barely had time to look . But he managed to find a 110 three line (no dots) for 20$ . It needs a spa treatment but has a full blade . I'm signed up for Oct. and we'd love to see you there . DM

It was nice to meet you and admire your awesome collection.:D I did end up getting that Vantage from the Cruces shop.
 
Kim, Thanks for your comments . Great--I'm glad . I enjoy that store and frequent it some . They stock a nice inventory . DM
 
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