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Last Visible Canary said:
lol, that would be good times. the east coast gets the custom shop variants of currentish blades, and we here on the west get a full spectrum of past combat grade models. I'm sure the east coast guys would complain about us getting our pick of war boars, sfno's, active duties, skeleton keys, ak47's, fsh, NICKs, fbm's and force ones, all at combat grade low prices.
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Well, I won't complain, LVC.

But can I drool a bit?? :confused:
 
Sorry to hear this guys, but I suspected as much would happen. While I enjoyed Blade West last year, it was rather small and Busse was heavily represented with Custom Shop work. Meeting everyone and visiting while checking out blades and drinking beer was great. I think that one thing that is important here is that the Eastern folks seem to like and purchase Customs much more. Out here in the West, we seem to prefer CGs and more fundamental designs. I do believe if Jerry and crew came out this way, many of us would be more likely to represent. Vegas is a stretch for me, but if I knew in advance (6 mos. - 1 year) I would plan and save. As far as the knives go, I think we'll see the trend change as HOG participation grows at bigger shows that warrant the shipping and personality (Which skunk actually has plenty of both).
 
And too, it is tough for a business owner to guage with much accuracy what a first time show will do.

There was no historical data of what sells, what doesn't, traffic/volume of people, etc.

I know even with the "regular" shows I do, what models/sizes sell at one don't always sell at the next, and sometimes not for several more shows.

If I take large, people want smaller, I take smaller, people want mid-sized, I take mid-sized, people want BOTH larger and smaller.

I never ever brought customs because there was little to no market for them, exp with first time buyers. Now markets have evolved, and custom shop stuff sells.

Heck, I had months, if not over a year where I hauled Flying Badgers, Public Defenders, NOe's, original Howling Rats, Camp Tramps, and others around because people wanted other different models.

The Know Creek market has been pretty well mapped over a few years. Let Jerry, Skunk, and crew digest and ponder what the show dynamics were, and give them a shot next time.

Man, tough crowd here....
 
thatmguy said:
...Heck, I had months, if not over a year where I hauled Flying Badgers, Public Defenders, NOe's, original Howling Rats, Camp Tramps, and others around because people wanted other different models...
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:eek::eek::eek: ...Still got them???? I think I know a way to help you get rid of those pesky things!!! ;) LOL
 
din said:
he isn't your brother anymore. you realize that, right?
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Yeah..he just didn't get it...he thinks his gerber pocket knife he bought at Wally world is a great knife!! Like I said..CHOKE HIM!!!
 
Im happy to see all the good reactions in this thread. Maybe at Blade West it will be different. I only bought two Busses in Eugene, would have liked to buy more but oh well. Ill have another chance at Blade in 6 weeks thats if I can see past the line of Hogs guarding the table.
 
gunknifenut said:
Yeah..he just didn't get it...he thinks his gerber pocket knife he bought at Wally world is a great knife!! Like I said..CHOKE HIM!!!
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You should take his knife and baton it in half. Maybe that will convince him next time.

And as far as this thread goes...I have yet to travel to a show but am planning on Blade West this year. And like many of the other of the Westcoasters I would want to see COMBAT GRADES more so than customs.

Jerry come out West for the Blade West show and bring all the CGs you can bring and I promise us West coast HOGS will make it worthwhile. Ill even bring the Blue Label. :D:thumbup:
 
gimmejr said:
Im happy to see all the good reactions in this thread. Maybe at Blade West it will be different. I only bought two Busses in Eugene, would have liked to buy more but oh well. Ill have another chance at Blade in 6 weeks thats if I can see past the line of Hogs guarding the table.
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Good luck on THAT... :rolleyes:;):D

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LMAO!! :D:D
 
Who are these Hogs that seem to be permanently at the front of the trough and what are their secrets? I also saw them in a pic in a thread called the Horror the Horror, post by Guyon. (couldn't insert pic it was too big for me?)
 

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I'll echo everything that was said...

I am very happy Busse and Swamprat are being represented to any extent out here:thumbup:

That being said combat grade is really more my bag baby! (I'm a user:D)
 
I only have one thing to say......BUTTONS, BUTTONS, BUTTONS!!! Where did BUTTONS go!!!! YEEEHAWWWWW!! Had a blast at the Eugene show. Not much beer though....LONG ISLAND ICE TEAS ruled the house!! The Canadians were kooks, the Sactown/Bay area guys are NUTS and the Idaho crew was LOOPED!!! Us Oregonians were our usual polite, well mannered selves!! YEEEEEHAWWWW!!!

But seriously though, I gotta bunch and Im very happy. Would have bought twice as much if there would have been more CG's or the crazy customs (argonnes, crazy mistress' etc).

Anyway...............BUTTONS, BUTTONS WHERES BUTTONS?!?!?!??! YEEE HAWWWWW!!!!!!!
 
silverspoonerssuck said:
I only have one thing to say......BUTTONS, BUTTONS, BUTTONS!!! Where did BUTTONS go!!!! YEEEHAWWWWW!! Had a blast at the Eugene show. Not much beer though....LONG ISLAND ICE TEAS ruled the house!! The Canadians were kooks, the Sactown/Bay area guys are NUTS and the Idaho crew was LOOPED!!! Us Oregonians were our usual polite, well mannered selves!! YEEEEEHAWWWW!!!

But seriously though, I gotta bunch and Im very happy. Would have bought twice as much if there would have been more CG's or the crazy customs (argonnes, crazy mistress' etc).

Anyway...............BUTTONS, BUTTONS WHERES BUTTONS?!?!?!??! YEEE HAWWWWW!!!!!!!
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You must be the rowdy guy that had one too many Long Island iced tea :D BTW, who was that cool fellow hog we lost on the way to dinner? Dunner went back to look for him with no luck. Unfortunately, none of us had his phone number.
 
Ban said:
You must be the rowdy guy that had one too many Long Island iced tea :D BTW, who was that cool fellow hog we lost on the way to dinner? Dunner went back to look for him with no luck. Unfortunately, none of us had his phone number.
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I think it was josh or jeremy or something like that,and as far as sliverspoonersuck,Ask him about a certin knife and a motel bed with a large hole in it :D Thanks Jerry, for giving guys like this sharp knives:D
 
silverspoonerssuck said:
I only have one thing to say......BUTTONS, BUTTONS, BUTTONS!!! Where did BUTTONS go!!!! YEEEHAWWWWW!! Had a blast at the Eugene show. Not much beer though....LONG ISLAND ICE TEAS ruled the house!! The Canadians were kooks, the Sactown/Bay area guys are NUTS and the Idaho crew was LOOPED!!! Us Oregonians were our usual polite, well mannered selves!! YEEEEEHAWWWW!!!

But seriously though, I gotta bunch and Im very happy. Would have bought twice as much if there would have been more CG's or the crazy customs (argonnes, crazy mistress' etc).

Anyway...............BUTTONS, BUTTONS WHERES BUTTONS?!?!?!??! YEEE HAWWWWW!!!!!!!
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LOL ....I know you ......YES Buttons can't forget buttons :D.....
 
RoyalM said:
Who are these Hogs that seem to be permanently at the front of the trough and what are their secrets? I also saw them in a pic in a thread called the Horror the Horror, post by Guyon. (couldn't insert pic it was too big for me?)
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You mean these guys? They were first in line at Blade 07, at least four hours before the door opened.

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It was all I could do to even see the knives...

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Eugene show smoked the east coasters!!!! We need more CG Infi next time. We will do it proud!!!!

And, Buttons, Buttons OH YA Buttons!!!
 
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