Denver Custom Show Aug 17-19

[ilbruche]

I was just wondering which makers on this forum will be attending this show. I'd like to see some peoples work so I know where to bring my $. Thanks.

 

[Chuck Gedraitis Knives]

I will have a table there. If you would like I can send you a VIP pass. Pm me your address. You can see some of my work here- http://cgknives.blademakers.com

Thanks,
CHuck

 

[ilbruche]

PM sent. Thanks

 

[2manyknives]

I am going to be in Denver that weekend - does anyone have details of the show. website, venue etc?

 

[C-Camerer]

Hi guys here is a list of the current table holders for the show. We are within 3 or 4 tables of cutting off the tables. Once we hit 90 tables we will have a full room.
The show will be held at the Holiday Inn-DIA in Denver on Aug 17th, 18th and 19th. If anyone needs VIP Passes just let me know and I will get you some.
The Website for the PKA is www.proknifemakers.com

2007 PKA Table Holders

Mike Allen
Ray B Archer
Eddie J. Baca
John Bartlow
Donald Bell JS
Tom Black
Del Blue
Kenneth L. Brock
Ron Burke
Lucas Burnley
Ward Byrd Jr.
Craig Camerer JS
Tim Cameron
Del Corsi
Chester Deubel
Mike & Audra Draper MS
Ray Ennis
Lee Ferguson
Charles Gedraitis
Bob Glassman
Spyderco
Don Hethcoat MS
Gary Hicks
Guy Hielscher
Alan Hodges
Mike Irie
David Johansen
Donald Jones
Jack Jones
Harvey King
Jason Knight MS
Todd Kopp
Jim Krause
Jim Largent
Ken Linton
Mike Lundemann
Jim Magee
Jerry & Sandy McClure
Bill Miller
Ty Montell
Mike Mooney
Chad Nichols
Andy Nobregas
Steve Nolen
Donald Norris
Rick Nowland
Stephen Olszewski
Fred Ott
Rob Patton JS
Dick Patton
James Poplin
Bill Redd
Terry Roberts
James Rodebaugh MS
Steve Rollert
Charles Sauer
James Scroggs
Eddie F Stalcup
Robert Terzuola
Roy Thompson
Jim Thrash
Ed Thuesen
Les Voorhies
Mark Waites
Bill Waldrup
Tommy Ware
Al Warren
David Wattenberg
Hans Weinmueller
Dan Westlind
RW Wilson
David Winston
Denise Wolford
Michael C Young
Michael F Zima
Daniel Zvonek

 

[ilbruche]

Wow! Thanks for the list. It would be nice if the makers posted some pictures or a link to their work. Should be an awesome show.

 

[rmd]

Is it too early to ask which BFers are planning to be there and maybe get together for a beverage?

rmd

 

[ilbruche]

I don't think so!:thumbup: We could discuss strategies.

 

[ilbruche]

Got the pass today Chuck, thank you. I'll be there 11am sharp on the 17th!

 

[C-Camerer]

James Rodebaugh MS and Mark Waites will also have tables at the show.

Craig

 

[rmd]

Is it too early to ask which BFers are planning to be there and maybe get together for a beverage?

Now that it's a week away, I thought I'd ask again. I'm planning to be there Saturday afternoon. I was thinking maybe meeting in the hotel lounge area around 3:00?

rmd

 

[ilbruche]

Now that it's a week away, I thought I'd ask again. I'm planning to be there Saturday afternoon. I was thinking maybe meeting in the hotel lounge area around 3:00?

rmd

i plan on showing up early on friday when the doors open at 11.

 

[E.J.Baca]

i plan on showing up early on friday when the doors open at 11.

If you show up at the lounge later in the evening on Friday or Saturday you can usually find some makers and collectors hanging out.

 

[Chuck Gedraitis Knives]

You can also find makers and collectors thursday evening in the lounge. You may even see knives that you won't see on friday!

 

[calamari26]

i'm down in Colorado springs visiting the old man now so I'll probably make it up to the show friday aft and could probably be convinced to go for a beer. It'd be good to meet some Yank bladeforumites lol

 

[ilbruche]

Well tomorrow is the big day. Can't wait to peruse the steel.

 

[calamari26]

wow!
First knife show I've ever been to and it sure as shot won't be the last. Good meeting some of the makers. I thought it was pretty cool everyone was very eager to chat and help a beginner knifemaker. Thanks to all those I talked to. Hopefully I'll have my own table there in a year or two!

Didn't buy any blades but bought a bunch of steel and wood. some pretty nice scales and blocks. can't wait to get back home and hit the grinder.
Later
Ryan

 

[WyoNonSmith]

Rodebaugh MS found that he was surprised that at least 2 people wanted him to break off the wood handle of 2 of his knives and replace it with ivory. He said Colorado folks like ivory... go figure. I think he'll just make new knives, but that is gonna take some time and will increase the cost by $300. Good show though.

 

[C-Camerer]

Ivory handles usually sell well at the PKA show along with stag.

 

[rmd]

Rodebaugh MS found that he was surprised that at least 2 people wanted him to break off the wood handle of 2 of his knives and replace it with ivory. << snip >>

Is that kind of like "Hey nice painting Leonardo but could you give her bigger hooters?"

On a semi-related note, Jim Rodebaugh is officially a nice guy. He spent a good 15 minutes chatting with me about bow hunting after the first words out of mouth (after "wow") were to the effect that his work was out of my budget.

It was a good show. Lots of nice work and lots of friendly folks.

rmd