George Herron Award

Bobby Branton

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George Herron Award
Branton Knives will be presenting the first annual George Herron award on June 8, 2007 at The Blade Show in Atlanta. This is my way of paying tribute to a great man, mentor and friend for all of the years that he has given me help, hope and inspiration in my knifemaking career as well as life in general. His contributions to the knife world are too many to count. He has helped and encouraged numerous knifemakers throughout his career.
The knife being judged for this award must exhibit the qualities that have been the hallmark of the knives made by "Blade Magazine Cutlery Hall-of-Famer" George Herron for over 40 years.
Examples of what makes a Herron knife stand out from other knives was his clean flowing lines, fit, finish, clean solder joints on his guards, use of quality handle material, and quality sheaths etc.
The judging will take place at The Blade Show in room 110, Friday June 8, 2007.
You will need to bring your knife and business card with your table number to room 110 between 11:00 am and noon. The knives will be judged between noon and 1:00 pm -1:30 pm and need to picked up before 2:00 pm.
I want to thank Steve Shackleford at Blade Magazine for helping me make this award possible. If you have any questions or would like to enter your knife for this prestigious award, feel free to contact me at bobby@brantonknives.com or call me at 843-991-0891
 
The knife being judged for this award must exhibit the qualities that have been the hallmark of the knives made by "Blade Magazine Cutlery Hall-of-Famer" George Herron for over 40 years.
Examples of what makes a Herron knife stand out from other knives was his clean flowing lines, fit, finish, clean solder joints on his guards, use of quality handle material, and quality sheaths etc.

Talk about vague criteria... :confused: :(
 
Anyone who is a fan of Herron knives will know exactly what to shoot for. The judges will be 4-5 seasoned Herron collectors who can spot the style from across the room. The guys who make the Scagel, Loveless, Moran, Fisk style knives also know what to shoot for when making that style of knife.
 
I always thought the Herron style was the same as the Loveless style. I guess I'm displaying my ignorance here... :D
 
Sounds cool, Bobby! Please post the winner's knife here for all of us to see afterwards, if that is possible. Thanks!
 
Not vague at all! In fact, it right on the money!!! Good for you Bobby! Mike and Manuela
 
Good job, Bobby, wish I was going to the show. Can't wait to see the winner!

Win
 
Great Tribute. I know a couple of Makers that should contribute, I will email them and ask them to participate!

Thanks Bobby and look forward to seeing you at BLADE.
 
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