Knife Shows~Do we need them?

There's just no substitute for meeting, and getting to know people
face to face.

Then there's picking out handle material...!

Yup, we need knife shows.
 
Joss said:
Can't find it on Google (all I get is your MySpace page). Can you post the URL? Of the forum specifically?

Thanks,

JD
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SnodyLand may be a subforum at the Other Forums...I can't remember, and certainly can't get there 'cause I'se banned....suckahhs...hah!!!

Best Regards,

STeven Garsson
 
Joss said:
Can't find it on Google (all I get is your MySpace page). Can you post the URL? Of the forum specifically?

Thanks,

JD
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Thanks for your interest in SnodyKnives.

I had no idea you were a fan of my work, I am really excited to know that,

Please call me at 361 443 0161 and I will tell you all about SnodyLand

Survery Says its Number One.

In fact numerous studies all suggest the same thing,

My post in this thread was my attempt to contribute just like Nick Wheeler asked me to do recently,

We have refugees waiting on inner tube life rafts to gain entry to SnodyLand with no rescue scheduled due to harsh weather.

I wanted to talk about Sponsorship for Professional Knife Makers not SnodyLand.

Thanks again for your interest in my work.
 
Russ Andrews said:
There's just no substitute for meeting, and getting to know people
face to face.

Then there's picking out handle material...!

Yup, we need knife shows.
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Well said. When I can no longer go to knife shows, I hope to not be on the earth much longer. Too many old friends to touch base with. Too many new friends to make. Not to mention all the knives to see.
 
I'm very interested in the virtual show concept. When you think of the costs inccured by makers and collectors, it seems obvious that there's potential to have a virtual solution. The show promotors could request that makers provide professional quality pictures of each knife, host the pictures, take a commission on each knife sale, and it would still be cheaper for everyone. Sure - you wouldn't get the interaction or the supply buying, and that is why such a virtual show would not replace Blade. But there's definitely an opportunity here.
 
Joss said:
I'm very interested in the virtual show concept. When you think of the costs inccured by makers and collectors, it seems obvious that there's potential to have a virtual solution. The show promotors could request that makers provide professional quality pictures of each knife, host the pictures, take a commission on each knife sale, and it would still be cheaper for everyone. Sure - you wouldn't get the interaction or the supply buying, and that is why such a virtual show would not replace Blade. But there's definitely an opportunity here.
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I have spoken with Mike about this in the past.

It may work for many, and it would certainly work with and for makers who make "models" of knives that don't deviate very much from piece to piece...BUT, when you are talking about damascus patterns, and stag, and mother of pearl, that really needs to be SEEN in person, in order to decide go/no go, even quickly, I have a hard time thinking that my participation in an online show is forthcoming anytime soon.

Now, if I we are talking about knives by Hinderer, Emerson, Burke(like the Rockstar), Wilson Combat.....I could see NO reason to go to a show, other than pressing the flesh/increasing visibility, a virtual show should/could replace ALL other methods of doing business...you could have one on a weekly basis.

Best Regards,

STeven Garsson
 
Kohai999 said:
I have spoken with Mike about this in the past.

It may work for many, and it would certainly work with and for makers who make "models" of knives that don't deviate very much from piece to piece...BUT, when you are talking about damascus patterns, and stag, and mother of pearl, that really needs to be SEEN in person, in order to decide go/no go, even quickly, I have a hard time thinking that my participation in an online show is forthcoming anytime soon.

Now, if I we are talking about knives by Hinderer, Emerson, Burke(like the Rockstar), Wilson Combat.....I could see NO reason to go to a show, other than pressing the flesh/increasing visibility, a virtual show should/could replace ALL other methods of doing business...you could have one on a weekly basis.

Best Regards,

STeven Garsson
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That was good advice, I am going 80 - 20 based on that.

The Top 20%, flesh to flesh.

The other 80%, Cyberspace Baby!!

Raining Money$$$

Stacking Paper.

The life of a Knifemaker!!
 
Kohai999 said:
I have spoken with Mike about this in the past.

It may work for many, and it would certainly work with and for makers who make "models" of knives that don't deviate very much from piece to piece...BUT, when you are talking about damascus patterns, and stag, and mother of pearl, that really needs to be SEEN in person, in order to decide go/no go, even quickly, I have a hard time thinking that my participation in an online show is forthcoming anytime soon.

Now, if I we are talking about knives by Hinderer, Emerson, Burke(like the Rockstar), Wilson Combat.....I could see NO reason to go to a show, other than pressing the flesh/increasing visibility, a virtual show should/could replace ALL other methods of doing business...you could have one on a weekly basis.

Best Regards,

STeven Garsson
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STeven - I understand this is how you feel, but how do you reconcile your statement with the fact that KnifeLegends and Great Lakes seem to be selling tens of thousands worth of fancy unique knives based on pictures & reputation alone?
 
Joss said:
STeven - I understand this is how you feel, but how do you reconcile your statement with the fact that KnifeLegends and Great Lakes seem to be selling tens of thousands worth of fancy unique knives based on pictures & reputation alone?
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I will discuss that with you on the phone, Joss, but will not put it out on a public forum, per my new, "shut up if you could be yanking money from the mouths of people you know, and like" policy.;)

Best Regards,

STeven Garsson
 
Don't know STeven, virtual shows may have their place, but I'm going along with Russ and Gus.

There's a lot more to knife shows (especially Blade) then just knife sales.
 
Kevin Jones said:
Don't know STeven, virtual shows may have their place, but I'm going along with Russ and Gus.

There's a lot more to knife shows (especially Blade) then just knife sales.
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Like the Snody Ghetto tours where 20 of us load into a rented van at 3am and go to the projects to conduct knife surveys and buy bling.

I asked the driver to take us where they carry pistols and have gold teeth.

In broken Haitan sounding English he told me he would take us where they stole a police car earlier that night.

Had a guy with a chrome plated Glock walk up to my window right before the Police raided the place and arrested everyone.

There is nothing like Blade.
 
Bladeandbarrel said:
Sounds like Atlanta.
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Thats a crazy town and it can be risky going into the projects at night.

Unfortunately thats where you get the best Bling.

You should see the Diamond Encrusted Jacob I bought from a guy wearing a fur hat in front of Big Daddies BBQ House.

I am talking Hood Rich with five different time zones and so much Ice people freezing up when they see it.

I am causing cold fronts with all that ice.

Ask Roy Huntington what he thought about the Bling I was wearing when we had dinner in A-town.

He specifically commented on it..
 
Snody said:
Like the Snody Ghetto tours where 20 of us load into a rented van at 3am and go to the projects to conduct knife surveys and buy bling.

I asked the driver to take us where they carry pistols and have gold teeth.

In broken Haitan sounding English he told me he would take us where they stole a police car earlier that night.

Had a guy with a chrome plated Glock walk up to my window right before the Police raided the place and arrested everyone.

There is nothing like Blade.
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You got an open seat? ;) :D
 
Kevin Jones said:
You got an open seat? ;) :D
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You need to tote a four pounder if youre coming.

We can take some Knife Brochures and go door to door in the projects conducting surveys to see what handle materials and types of steel are the most popular in the hood

I have found "da Hood" to be a largely firearm based community with less emphasis placed on knives but there is always something to be learned.
 
But seriously, I don't think any technology can replace the human element of attending shows.
I don't care how much a knife nut you are, it's still very much about the people who make, sell, photograph and buy them.
 
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