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Knife Show Wisdom
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Hey guys... This two panel comic strip by Jackie Dodd is something of a classic, it's been circulating around since 1989, but perhaps some people here have never seen it. It was submitted to several knife publications, but turned down. But every phrase uttered was actually heard at a knife show... not all at one show... but at one or another show over a period of time. It's possible you may even recognize somebody. It's 20 years old, but remains a good compilation of a few of the ~cringe~ moments. Have fun!
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It isn't a knife show untill you spot the guy walking around in a Kilt. Never fails.
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All those are good advice. I'd like to add a couple:
1) Check the dealers. Often, they bring in a lot of inventory, a wide range of makers, often quite a few older pieces, and quite often several very ambitious pieces. Some dealers seem to buy and sell many, many different makers, and if you happen to be a serious enthusiast, you may know quite a bit more about the value of some of those knives than the dealer, which can obviously be useful.
2) If there is a popular maker whose stuff you know you want, be in front of the doors 2hrs before the opening and rush to their table. Several times, I have been at the doors of a show between 7 and 8, for a door opening at 11.
1) Check the dealers. Often, they bring in a lot of inventory, a wide range of makers, often quite a few older pieces, and quite often several very ambitious pieces. Some dealers seem to buy and sell many, many different makers, and if you happen to be a serious enthusiast, you may know quite a bit more about the value of some of those knives than the dealer, which can obviously be useful.
2) If there is a popular maker whose stuff you know you want, be in front of the doors 2hrs before the opening and rush to their table. Several times, I have been at the doors of a show between 7 and 8, for a door opening at 11.
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Its a good idea to make a somewhat firm appointment with your favorite purveyor, maker or Danbo (LOL). Schedule some time before or during the show to get some real one on one time, get a show preview or even a "post view".
Even better, set up dinner with a few of your favorite makers or fellow collectors with similar interests for the night before or first night of the show. Banquet food sucks.
I can see things like texting and maybe even twitter changing the dynamic of a big knife show like Blade.
Even better, set up dinner with a few of your favorite makers or fellow collectors with similar interests for the night before or first night of the show. Banquet food sucks.
I can see things like texting and maybe even twitter changing the dynamic of a big knife show like Blade.
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Hey guys... This two panel comic strip by Jackie Dodd is something of a classic, it's been circulating around since 1989, but perhaps some people here have never seen it. It was submitted to several knife publications, but turned down. But every phrase uttered was actually heard at a knife show... not all at one show... but at one or another show over a period of time. It's possible you may even recognize somebody. It's 20 years old, but remains a good compilation of a few of the ~cringe~ moments. Have fun!
Thats some funny stuff. You forgot the obnoxious guy who looks like a meth head former roadie for the Doobie Brothers and whose rotting teeth breath smells like someone shot a skunk in the ass and then hung it up to decompose for a few weeks. Some of the table holders from Blade a couple of years back may remember that particular character.