Chesapeke Knife Show report

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I (actually, me and the wifey)went to the Chesapeke Knife Show in Maryland today. We were only there for about 2 hours, but had a great time. I met Taz while browsing the knife kits at Koval Knives' table (no DR 605 kits!:mad: ) and saw a guy who looked a lot like Lifter4Him. The best part was getting to handle some of the handmade knives that I only see in mags or online. Some were very impressive (Tom Anderson's stuff) others were less so (not naming names here).

I only bought a few things. I got a Buck 110 style kit from Kovals and some blue/black G10 for the handle scales thanks to Taz (Xmas gift for cousin in law). I also bought a REKAT Savant. I've been holding off on this one because I didn't want to spend the money and find out it wasn't much better than my Pioneer II. Well, it is. This is the type of knife REKAT should have been making a year or two ago. It's still not as smooth as some other production knives, but it's close. Plus, it has all of the fit and finish of the others. It's also lighter and a bit smaller (handle bulk, the blade is the same size). It was a good price ($90), so I bought it.

I got the chance to handle a Crawford Carnivour with the Rolling Lock. His version is very smooth.

BTW, the Strider AR is HUGE :eek:. Yeah, it folds, but you ain't going to carry this in your pocket. It's also a bit cruder than I thought it would be. This is not bad given it's intended use.

Lots of cool tomahawks there too. American Tomahawk Company had a table. Their Next Gen 'Hawk is nice. I really want one now. Another maker who's name escapes me right now had some hand forged ones. They were really sweet and priced right ($130-$200 from what I saw). I almost bought one, but decided to hold off (hear the sound of me kicking myself?).:rolleyes:

good show...

Chris
 
Just got back from the show also, wasn't bad at all. Back in November I went to the NYC show, and from what people have been saying I was expecting this Maryland show to be a thousand times better. Both were good shows, but I think the NYC show had a much larger variety of knives available for display & purchases. Don't get me wrong, this show was good too, how could any knife show be bad :) but I just wasn't overwhelmed or anything. Seeing how it was only about five minutes down the street from where I live, it was well worth the travel :D

Went around the whole show, some very impressive classic styled knives, this show was definatlely more geared toward the hand-made natural material type knives. Yes there was a fair variety of hard-core tactical, just not near the 50/50 split. I think my two favorite tables were the ATC table and the Elishewitz table (god he had some beautiful stuff today!) Strider was also there, but had a limited display.

Overall the show was well attended in my opinion. Isles weren't overflowing with people, but still a good sized crowd. I picked up some zipper cases for $5.50 each, and two slabs of gorgeous Mammoth Ivory (no idea what to do with them yet :)) for $160.

All in all a good day, thought everyone might enjoy some amateur pics :) They are all large files, right off the camera, haven't had time to photoshop them down yet......

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I had a good time at the show. I saw the Jones Bro's again, Tom Anderson and his tactical M&M's, Eric Shaw, Pam aka Alchemyknife, Gary Graley, Lifter, AncientSul, nakan02, mtnbkr, Don Powell, PJ Tomes, Bud Nealy, Brad duncan, Chavar, Corkum, gary Anderson, WD pease, AT Barr, JW Smith and his son in law, Aaron Frederick (Incredible stuff...double blade damascus and abalone handled knife was one of my faves there) and so many more I forgot their names. I picked up a Bud Nealy knife. not sure of the model...lol. Its a spear point with 52100 steel clad in damascus and had a stabilized wood handle. I was lookin for a nealy and a 52100 knife and got both in 1! :) I'll get it scanned soon.
 
Man, I missed Taz, Mtnbkr, and Dark Nemesis, among I few others I now read were there today. :(

And I didn't get any time to talk to Lifter because my son was demanding to be fed at just the moment we crossed paths (he is reading this over my shoulder and says that isn't his fault). I did see Gary Graley, who was carrying around the smaller two parts of a Criswell sword trio, having made an amazing trade for the Katana with a fellow forumite earlier who wanted the sword more than he wanted the knife he had just taken delivery on. :)

My son David (11) and I talked to Win Heger, saw RockSpyder, kept bumping into Cronnacht, chatted with the Jones Brothers (whose work is a very good value and quite varied in style), congratulated Herb Derr on his success as a bladesmith, admired Tim Morgans evolving work in damascus blade smithing, and hung out with PJ Tomes and his friend Gwynn quite a bit. PJ insisted on replacing the slip sheaths for two folders I had bought from him in the past with really nice leather belt sheaths. Then he talked me into taking my Christmas present home without paying him in full. My wife still owns him some bucks ;)

David almost bought himself one of these really neat little all-metal friction folders that John Greco had on hand for $25 each. They were really neat little gems with great wood carving blade styles about 1 to 2 inches. Great design, unbelievable price. But David finally designed to buy a traditional Puukko knife with curly artic birch handle from a dealer who had a lot of family made Finnish 'kit' knives. They buy the blades, and shape and fit the handle and make sheaths. These were an outstanding value for a working knife. David thanked ABS JS smith Tim Scholl again for the little neck knife that Tim gave him last year. Tim is working on some really fantastic mosaic damascus now and expects to test for his mastersmith rating in 2003.

We tried to speak with Masao Takahashi, and admired his impeccable workmanship in Loveless style knives. Masao remember me from past visits, seems to understand English pretty well, but sure has a hard time speaking American. No matter, his knives speak for themselves. It was great to see him finally get a table in the 'big' room.

Bob Curran and I had a nice talk and we did a little show and tell, me with three (only one new) PJ Tomes folders, him with a wonderful Scott Sawby self-lock folder with black pearl scales, and a couple of other high end folders stunned me and made me drool. He was amazed that I regarded my Tomes three inch 420V gents folder in pearl as a daily carry knife. I love the knives Bob had with him, but I collect fixed blades and only have folders I want to actually use, so PJ's traditional flare suits me more than the amazing work of folks like JW Smith (a very nice man), and other folks whose outstanding work Bob collects.

John Etzler and I talked about a knife he that was sold through Les Robertson a couple of years ago that I loved, and failed to pull the buy trigger on before some other SOB bought that beauty out from under me. :(

As usual, Ted Merchant, his wife, and friends put on a great show. I wish I had seen some more forum members, but I wasn't wearing a name tag and the planned get together at Les Robertsons table was not productive since Les didn't come to the show this year (bad Les).

Anyone looking for a stylish and good quality hawk (smoking and otherwise) should talk to Bill Keeler (Beaver Bill Forging Works). He is making some very nice pieces for very reasonable prices.

I had an all-to-brief chat with chef extraordinaire Michael Gettier (chefget), and thanked him again for hosting PJ Tomes, Zaza Revishvilli, and myself last year at his French-influenced restaurant. That was the single best meal of my life, an experience I will always treasure. Extraordinary makers, knives, food, and wine make for a terrific feast for the senses :)

We also had a nice chat with the young up and coming knife maker Johnathan Loose, who has made the mistake of letting our fellow forum member Wulf into his shop from time to time ;) John is very interested in making historical pieces and is doing some really nice multi-bar damascus now. Folks like Hugh Fuller (hint hint) should have a talk with John about his historically influenced work. I really like the Sax he had with him today. Stan McKiernan came out to the show for the first time with his unique and extremely well made knives with integral wooden sheaths. These have a Japanese look to them. Stan works with a number of exotic woods and really makes some great neck and desk knives.

On the whole, a great show. David and I had a fun time. He has been sitting on the couch admiring his Puukko knie for several hours now. His mother is starting to worry ;) He almost own the Bowie knife they gave away at 4 PM to the first kid under twelve who came up to the podium, but a gentlemen with his 6 month old daughter got there first. Oh well. :( I would have let David have the Bowie, but his mother would hve taken it away until he was at least 40.

My apologies to anyone I may have forgotten to mention.

Para
 
Originally posted by Paracelsus
Anyone looking for a stylish and good quality hawk (smoking and otherwise) should talk to Bill Keeler (Beaver Bill Forging Works). He is making some very nice pieces for very reasonable prices.

Para
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That's the one whose name I couldn't remember. VERY nice pieces. I almost bought a spike axe with curly maple.

Chris
 
Great FAST paced show indeed! Met so many people there
Jones brothers, great guys and fantastic knives as well, Win Heger of course thanks again Win, Bob Curran, Lev, Professor...what a Handsome fellow he is! :D and his friend Mr. Reed as well!
RockSpyder I FINALLY got to meet very nice person and his friend whose name escapes me, Robert Kuge and fellow officer arrived as well, AncientSul man I got to see thos Ryan Bio-Hazard folders WOW, plain scary! well not Plain! but scary!! Para and son of course, PJ Tomes, he is in great condition, gave me a tip to stretch more and he then took a step back and grabbed his right foot and pulled it almost straight up, he says he can do a split on the floor! oh and his knives were very good too! WD Pease was there, JW Smith whom I got to meet in person finally nice BIG guy, he didn't have any wharncliff folders this year, might have to go to BladeArt and snag one...his son in law was there and his knives are looking very nice as well! He did have a wharncliff but in ats and I just had my heart set on 420V blade...ChefGet, Michael Gettier was there and running amok as he had to go to, of all places, work, the poor man has a JOB now and must go to work...it's a cross he bears quite well though! :)
Got meet David Dempsey as well, nice knives a neck knife had me very interested one of his T.U.K. knives with a wharncliff and chisel edge...almost got that one! Also Brad Duncan was there with some of the smoothest fastest opening folders that I've handled! I'm more of a wharncliff guy so his blade were not the style for me but let me tell you, that they are well ground and thin edged for cutting, these knives do the job!
Also met up with lifter4Him, Dave, rugged fellow!
And met up with bmcneil, Brenden, he picked up his first custom knife a real nice one!
HDCharlie, nice BIG knives as usual! and he came away with another little toy too...
Met alchemy knife, nice to meet you in person!
Lev, he and his father were there, he ended up with a good size prize as well, one that is nicer than mine I might add! enjoy that one sir!AT Barr was there, all nice folders and not a wharncliff in the bunch, but nice just the same. I'm forgetting someone I just know it, so many people around, most walking around with their heads down browsing the many tables and steel, very good one day show!
G2...tired just got home!
 
:D

Enjoyed meeting Gary, Chefget, Brad Duncan, Allen Elishewitz, David Dempsey and his lovely wife, and most of all, putting my grubby mitts on just about every knife in that place.

It's quite a sight to behold if you've never been to a show like I hadn't. I hope to see everyone again at the next one!

Professor.
 
This year seemed to be better than last year. I have only been to the past two shows, so I do not have alot to compare to, but there was something about this show. I was lucky enought to pick up a Strider EB-T and ordered a Herbert Derr damascus hunter(hopefully I will have it by the end of January :)). I saw tons of knives that I liked. It seemed that there were more affordable knives this year, or maybe it is just me. I definitly will go back next year.

Rich
 
MtnBiker, ya should have just walked up to me and asked:Hey fat man, is that you? Had a really good time at the show even though I drove there(3 hrs,15 mins) after already being up close to 24 hours(the joys of working nights). While not as big as either NY show, it was excellent and there was plenty of good quality and a nice variety. Got to meet up with alot of BF people, some I knew, and some new. It was great to finally meet the Jones boys, Gary Graley,Taz,Rosenghal,Paracelsus and David,Alchemy, and others. Sorry I didn't get to meet Chefget,Dark Nemesis,Professor, and Mtnbiker. Drove down there with my bodyguards,Nakano2 and AncientSul, and got to spend some time with one of my favorite guys,Win Heger. I know I'm leaving somebody out due to sleep deprivation so I apologize in advance.
For me it was really a great time of socializing since I was broke and wasn't really there to buy this time. Spent most of the day bothering the Jones guys who's work is really excellent and a much better value than so many others who seem to jump on the latest fad,etc. You want a hard core working or defensive knife that is well thought out and indestructible, these are the guys to see. The sword Phillip had was gorgeous and Barry's folders are moving into the elite zone. Besides, I just look so good when I hang around their table :D
Liong had 6 Ryan customs with him that everybody was drooling over, and Kin did a pretty good job of covering Polkowski's mortgage all by himself.
Well more later,
Dave
 
The show was great and I enjoyed meeting everyone. My only regret is that I didnt get a chance to meet Liong and check out his Ryans. Thanks to Gary for pointing me in the right direction of Win and Win for selling me such a beautiful blade. Thanks to them I am the proud owner of a beautiful 12in Criswell Tanto. I love it , especially the grind lines. (Sorry Gary, didnt mean to rub it in :) ) I also picked up one of those Greco friction folders which is a great utility knife, especially for the money. Can't wait until next year's show.
-Lev
 
Had a fantastic time.

Saw some fantastic folder designs by AncientSul. And those Ryan BioHazard blades he had were downright SCARY:eek:
Gary Graley, AncientSul and Bod Curran put on their own show. I've never seen three guys carry that much bladeware around at one time.
Kudos to Gary on that trade.

One day just isn't enough to get to meet everyone and see everything.
 
Originally posted by levs18
...especially the grind lines. (Sorry Gary, didnt mean to rub it in :) ...-Lev
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:( Sad but true, that peaked back was very nice! you're lucky!!!

Originally posted by levs18
...I also picked up one of those Greco friction folders which is a great utility knife, especially for the money. Can't wait until next year's show...
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I picked up one of those as well, sharpened up very nicely and Mr. Greco took time from his lunch to talk about his folder and steel and how to tighten if she gets loose. Hard to pass up!

Next year Lev...next year!
G2
 
Here is a scan of that Greco friction folder, blade length on this one is 2 7/8" from tip to handle, handle is solid metal scales, no plastic here! Blade and scales are 1/8" thick, when the blade is straight out it has a very nice overall look to it and the knife does take a shaving edge.
G2
 
This was a great experience. I go to a few shows, but this is the most fun. Do yourselves a favor and try to go next year, Saturday nite
hospitality is alot of fun.

I'll try to keep this short but... Started off hooking up with G2 on Saturday and we went to the hospitality. Our table had W.D. Pease,
Jim Sinclair(nice knives), Bob Marshall(purveyor), A.T. Barr (comedian). Also, hanging out were H.D. Charlie and his friend Roger,
great guys and Charlie always pleases with some long steel. Bob Curran
had some awesome knives in his bottomless bag. G2 worked until after
midnite sharpening knives for everyone. Thanks, Gary. Hank Rummel had some autos that stunned me. I love engraving and these were incredible, if you want a high end auto contact Hank, nice guy too.

The show was a blast. Some quick impressions:
The Jones Bros. Great work, tactical to everyday utility, folders, and I got to handle the Wakizashi. Where's that Stag Bowie?

What I liked: PJ Tomes, Brad Duncan, Dempsey Knives, AT Barr, Aaron
Frederick, Jim Sinclair. Of course W.D. Pease wowed everyone with his
folders.

The Forum people were everywhere. I think everyone has been mentioned above, but... I wish I could have a picture of Lifter and I when Liong started pulling out the Ryans. These flat out rock!! I was fascinated with Lev manipulating a 12" Tanto and a huge Hartsfield
Choora.

I'd just like to thank G2, Lev, HD Charlie and Roger for everything.
Special thanks to "Banned" Bob, I loved it.

Win
 
Originally posted by lifter4Him
Besides, I just look so good when I hang around their table :D
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Dave,
Yeah but I STILL have that Herron with STAG. :p
It was great to finally meet you face to face. It was just like seeing a long lost brother. Guess we have a 4th Jones Brother now.

Win,
I enjoyed our talk. I also enjoyed viewing the nice toys you had (insert drooling smiley here).
The stag Bowie did come home with us, I am sorry to say. That is one puzzle that I have yet to solve.


The show was GREAT. I really enjoyed meeting and talking with all of the forumites. Gary Graley claims to have lost 40 pounds. I think he lost all of that weight by carrying around all of the knives he had on him. He had more steel on him than Crucible does. :D

Banned Bob Curran was a pleasure to talk to. He had some really nice pieces with him. Bob always has some of the nicest stuff. He is one busy man when it comes to wheeling(no pun intended) and dealing.

Nakano2 and Ancientsul also stopped by our table for a chat. Ancientsul's collection of Ryan's was impressive to say the least. How he got all those big blades in that one little bag I will never know. The folder he designed was right nice too.

Sorry if I left anyone out.
 
You guys were awesome.

I had such a great time. I could not sleep the night b4 but man once I got in that cold room I woke up. Thank you Dave for doing all the driving and for the boards. Philip and Barry are really cool. Nice to see you guys again. Got to see Duane at Strider knives met Vinnie Palucci. The Strider guys rock. Allen Elisewitz got an awesome new lock. The E lock. His foldes really evolve. They are beautiful. Brad Duncan his gliding on air folders. This guys makes the smoothes folders.Tom Anderson had some really nice knives. Koji with his miniatures. His work is unbelievable.

What was more fun was to meet more forumites. Win Heger, Gary whom I didnot reconized bcause he shaved off his beard, Taz, Rosanghal, Aquatimer and a whole bunch of people which I can't remember their names. I am really sorry. The show was great. Really nice folks.


Liong
 
Haha, I knew you'd never be able to let that one go by, Barry.
So I'm in the family now, cool, now let's not forget the family discount :D
Hopefully, next time we get together to talk I'll have gotten some sleep within the last 36 hours and I'll maybe be coherant.

Had a great ride there and back with Nakano2 and Ancient Sul, great guys! Just don't ever offer to treat them to a bowl of shark fin soup($30 a bowl!).

Would have liked to have gotten to talk to HD Charlie and banned Bob, next time.
 
Win,
Thanks for the compliment. That Hartsfield is a huge, amazing knife. A pure fighter. I'm truly jealous, but I guess I'll have to make due with my Criswell ;)
-Lev
 
The show was a pleasant experience. Went down there with AncientSUL and my protective detail for the day, Lifter. :) The 3+ hours didn' t seem too long as we struck up some mighty interesting conversations on the way.

Upon arriving I asked one of the show committee organizers when they were going to turn on the heat in the main show room. He said when the crowds start to gather (heat generated by peoples bodies!).

I had the pleasure to meet the Jones Bros, Phillip and Barry. Real nice folks who took a lot of time to chat. Their drop point neck knife is one of the most usingest ones I' ve ever held. Nice flat grind, single finger groove and a dropped and rounded butt design. Its rough textured micarta scales with hand cut widthwise grooves makes for a knife that will not slip from your grip! Excellent. Almost as good as checkering! :) Thanks guys.

John Greco displayed his fine working knives. Many fine pieces made to be used without burning a hole in your pocket. Got 2 of his versions of the friction folder. A little curious, different. But fully functional. His recent medium tool steel fix blades with black coat and micarta handles fit the hands quite well. Unlike a lot of his past pieces made for jumbo sized hands. :) Priced at about $65 to start! John and I had a very pleasant exchange... aside from comparing scars and bandaids on our ands from you know what...

There was a gentlemen with the eye popping assortment of Barry Wood swinglocks. Including one with burgundy micarta inserts and a blade ground by RW Loveless!! Jaw dropper.

Along the left side wall of the showroom was a dealer with a huge assortment of production stuff at attractive prices. The BM AFCK Axis in M2 has a very slick action. Its scales were noticeably stiffer than the liner lock versions. I think its a winner but for the tip up carry. :(

And of course, I spent some time with Al and Linda Polkowski. Their SL (Street Legal) variant (or NY Special? :)) of his popular Polecat model with a total 3 7/8" blade measurement is a winner. Went home with another of course. Another knife of interest was his epoxied cord wrapped neck knife that appears similar to his Hangtight model but sans finger groove. It seemingly has a Japanese influence to it. It is thin and wears quite well. Yeah, went hme with this one as well. There was also a some comments made to the effect that some folders should be made again real soon...

Some of the others I met/ stopped by to see were maker/ member David Dempsey and Mrs. Dempsey(?), Kouji Hara, Brad Duncan, Tom Anderson, Joseph Szilaski, Daniel Valois, and Steve Corkum who gave an impressive demo on cord wrapping in a separate designated show room.

Forum members Rosanghal, Taz, and Win Heger were among others I met. Too bad I missed quite a few others. DN, where were you?

To sum it up, the show was more relaxing. More so than the 2 NYC affairs. I don' t think it was as big and had as many makers/ dealers. But it was an opportunity to meet and chat with people rather than hustling and bustling thru the aisles to snatch up hardware from your want list. But of course, I can' t wait til March 2000 for the East Coast Show in NYC!

Nakano

Hey Liong, still have that panatone? :)
 
Gary -- I travelled from ABQ, NM to VA to "visit" with these BM Knuts , represented by Professor. Have to say he was the consumate host -- when I left, I felt like family!!!! Still do !!! Evidently "Prof." is up to his ears in alligators as I haven't heard his description of the show. Maybe he's just trying to sheild me from the reports of a "Great Show". ALBQ is a really small town and the shows are only so-so. We do have the right to boast about Keith Coleman customs, though. Keith does great work at reasonable prices and delivery times ---- please check him out, after I get mine!! :) As to other happenings --- guess I envy you folks. Good to hear your "after action reports" ---- Prof. will get an earful from me !!
Stay warm, dry and find a fire ---------
 
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