Any one know anything about where when and how you get in on buying the knives etc. I think I read somewhere about people buying busse knives at one of the hotels. Maybe that was a special invitation thing?
disclaimer: I've not been yet
that said - there's a table at the show, manned by Busse-folk (Garth generally hauls a bunch of INFI to the Creek, Jerry sticks to Blade as far as I can tell). So, you wait in line to get into the show along with everyone else then try your hand at the first-come-first-served knives made available at the table. If it's out and you like it, buy it.
further - sometimes, depending on how busy it is and whatever other factors are relevant, they don't put out all the knives at once - so you either have to hang around most of the day or try to come back and forth. I suggest sticking around until you've gotten what you want, because the goods go fast.
also, apparently, sometimes there are some hotel room opportunities before and after the show.
and lastly, never underestimate what the good-ole-boy/HOG-network can arrange - I hear all sorts of deals get done behind the scenes.
this is what I've been able to gather from reading here.
anyone more knowledgeable please correct me if I'm mistaken...
