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Just to demonstrate how DEEP the field was this year, does anyone want to see what the NEXT group of knives after the finalists would look like? This would be a group of 6 with ties.
Pretty EPIC, methinks.
And interestingly, another group dominated by Damascus, but with a strong representation of wood handles throughout.
Very deep pool this year!! Congrats on the deserved win Sam!
Showing a lot of class to give a shoutout to Sam on his win, Ryan....but that doesn't surprise, as you are class all the way, my friend!
Happy New Year to you and your family.....see you in Las Vegas?
Best Regards,
STeven Garsson
As you know I have a soft spot for Sam's work! Yes I will be there at SHOT Show in a few weeks, You going?
So proud to be in the next group. "I will be back" next year.
So proud to be in the next group. "I will be back" next year.
But the vote - splitting "Hanson effect" that Peter referenced earlier was definitely at play here.
Roger, this isn't a response to you. It's a thought your line caused.
Me, I'd just as soon see a lot of knives from a lot of makers. I see this as an exhibition as opposed to a competition. I really enjoyed seeing three Bruce Bump knives and I'd have enjoyed seeing more... more... =] And that would be true for me with all of the makers. It's a thing that happened in the 2015 Hunter thread... lots of makers put up lots of knives... put up knives they were proud to have made in a great venue for that. That really is a wonderful thing.
Mike Krall