GEC Rendezvous 2023 Announced

[Âchillepattada]

But I did grab this candid of Charlie as he just got to GEC and was talking with one of the attendees, many people were waiting on his arrival, seemed about the same as you'd see at a Taylor Swift concert with fans swooning at the sight of him! well maybe not all that...

Charlie by GaryWGraley, on Flickr

Thank you very much Gary for the summary and for the picture of our friend

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[Bloodloss]

But I did grab this candid of Charlie as he just got to GEC and was talking with one of the attendees, many people were waiting on his arrival, seemed about the same as you'd see at a Taylor Swift concert with fans swooning at the sight of him! well maybe not all that...

You've been to a Taylor Swift concert, too?LoL!
Thanks for the report, Gary! Hope you have a great day!

 

[Gary W. Graley]

not in person, only from what I've read on line
G2

 

[mrknife]

not in person, only from what I've read on line
G2

home already eh?

 

[Gary W. Graley]

mrknife yep, I'm only good for part of Friday, long drive and don't stay the night.
G2

 

[mrknife]

mrknife yep, I'm only good for part of Friday, long drive and don't stay the night.
G2

i hear ya, as a thought experiment i was wondering how long it would take if i started out last night around 7pm as I was getting home with my dinner. Probably be asleep on the i-80

 

[Lander boy Matt]

Very happy to add these to my collection! #35 Cattle knife SFA in ebony and another pattern I've been after, #56 avocado

 

[5K Qs]

View attachment 2214063View attachment 2214064Very happy to add these to my collection! #35 Cattle knife SFA in ebony and another pattern I've been after, #56 avocado

Congrats! I think the ebony cattle knives I've seen a couple of times in this thread are sublime!
Thanks to everyone posting "field reports" from the Rendezvous!

- GT

 

[mrknife]

View attachment 2214063View attachment 2214064Very happy to add these to my collection! #35 Cattle knife SFA in ebony and another pattern I've been after, #56 avocado

nice to see you made it!!

 

[Lander boy Matt]

nice to see you made it!!

Almost skipped this year but was glad to be there. I can't speak for Friday, as my buddy and I have attended Saturdays only so far, but today was much less hectic and very well planned. Upon arrival we were told there was sign in notebook, so you were given your ticket to enter the store based on what order folks arrived, as upposed to a mad rush to form a line and keep your spot.

 

[black mamba]

That ebony Cattle Knife is a surefire heirloom. Everything about it is just right!

 

[Alex.Y.]

Here’s some rendezvous loot. They had out some special pieces this year for sure

Wow, outstanding! That 77 is something! Nice 25s too! So they dug out '17 knives and etched them as '23 rendezvous specials, and I wonder how many past years' specials they still holding to release some day.

 

[mrknife]

Wow, outstanding! That 77 is something! Nice 25s too! So they dug out '17 knives and etched them as '23 rendezvous specials, and I wonder how many past years' specials they still holding to release some day.

happens every year I suppose, its an easy way out sfa

 

[SlipjointPolitiburo]

Hey I found a knife on the ground as I was leaving Rendezvous today…shoot me a pm if you lost one

 

[Frank Morris]

Sounds like a good time. This thread needs more pics. Seen a few factory pics online, would like to see more and the surrounding area.

 

[Heynowwww]

It was my first Rendezvous and I had a great time meeting everyone. Below are some pictures of knives I bought in the store or traded for out in front of the factory.

 

[Heynowwww]

My 87 Rendezvous knife...

 

[joeradza]

My 87 Rendezvous knife...

The stag 87’s are the highlight for me. Nice one!

 

[SlipjointPolitiburo]

Sounds like a good time. This thread needs more pics. Seen a few factory pics online, would like to see more and the surrounding area.

Here’s a couple, Frank:

 

[Jerbhola89]

This was also my first picnic and it was an amazing time; I got some awesome knives But more importantly I met some amazing people and had some wonderful conversations. It was great to meet some of the greats like Charlie, Lyle, and of course Bill and William. Heynowwww , and Travman it was great to meet you and chat as well. Anyone else where I may not have connected you name to the BF handle… cheers! And also to some of the dealers that were there, great conversations and great people!

I camped out Thursday night, and while I may not do that again…. It was splendid experience. Chatting late into the night with folks about knives and life and enjoying some beverages. I rolled over on my keys and hit the panic button on my car so if a car alarm woke you up in the middle of the night, it was me and I’m sorry!

I passed on the rendezvous knifes; but made a great haul (the 77 alone was worth it!!) . I’ll be getting some more picture up/taken but here are a bunch of my grabs, the area, and the event, and the factory. I ventured past the picnic area and took some glamor shots at down in the oil creek - beautiful area.

*I have some other pictures of people and their collections but don’t want to post them without their permission. It was great to see others sharing this hobby and passion.

It was a grand time for sure and I hope to make it again next year.