Las Vegas Invitational custom Show

jdm61 said:
Jose.....you have it backwards. You MUST carry your sub-4 incher blade concealed in NYC. There was an article recently about the Trnsport Policd arresting a guy for "showing clip" on the subway. You will be busted if any part of the knife is showing. As for double edges or clips. there doesn't appear to be anything like that in the NYC law.
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The last time I checked was about 7 years ago. The case study I read indicated that even an IWB holster with the handle sticking out of your pants was okay but totally concealed was not. Clip blades and double edges were prohibited. I'll run a search and try to see what I come up with...
 
You're right, although by no means do I mean this to be legal advice. From what I've found it's state law that mandates open carry and city law concealed carry.
 
In my earlier post I said I attend because it's close, the only reason. The promoter has a $90.00 pass that allows you in Thursday and an hour early on Friday. Being cheap, I did not purchase this pass. Probably a mistake. The doors opened at 9 AM and any of the 'A" makers getting were sold out, period.

I go to see friends as much as to buy. Most of my purchases are direct from makers where I have orders. What I saw and liked John, Young, slippies by Rusty Preston, Hiro Ohta and a few others from Hawaii and Japan. C.J. Cai had some amazing engraving. I friend of mine purchased a Kious engraved by CJ that was to kill for. Tanya Begg had some incredible large folders, IKBS system and terrific grinds. Never saw any of Bill Ruples as they were gone before the doors opened.

I had a good time talking with Mr Fowler, he had an amazing Bowie! Saw my friend John Wylie, who makes some knives as a hobby. He had a sample hunter/utility that was simple and well done. Not bad leather work, either.

The show is starting to really suck! It's success is tied to the Antique Arms Show so I'm sure it will be an annual event. Good makers are dropping fringe shows and spending their time catching up on orders. I guess that's a good thing.

Win
 
That would be THIS incredible folder....

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The new owner has already been in touch for the image. :thumbup: He's also been offered to flip it for a profit. It's that good.

Coop
 
Win , it was great to see you .

Thanks for the comments on the knife , that is the reason I brought it with me , to get some folks feedback on my work. I could have sold all 3 I had with me but there werent no way I will ever brown bag a show , even though I saw many there doing it. Just aint fair to the guys who pay for a table in my opinion.

I go to see friends , get feedback , talk with makers and hopefully learn a thing or 2.

I did pick up a 9" SS disk for my disk grinder , and threw that old aluminum one I had in the trash pile ( which my neighbor ended up wanting so he got it ). I can actually make flats FLAT now ! :)
 
SharpByCoop said:
The new owner has already been in touch for the image. :thumbup: He's also been offered to flip it for a profit. It's that good.

Coop
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The engraving is marginal, in comparison to Julie, Fermo Fricassi, Jon Robyn, Winston Chuchill, or even Jere Davidson, IMO....there has been work that CJ did that was exceptional, but this is not it. The compostion NAILS it, but the execution is lacking....look at the lack of detail in the dolphin for example, around the eyes...there is nothing there...just a dot.

Best Regards,

STeven Garsson
 
Seems like most shows are either getting stronger or struggling?
Are there just too many shows? Will be interesting to see if the Reno Show continues to show strength.
 
Hi Kevin,

The 1 Day Reno Show is showing its weakness by going from a 2 day show to a 1 days show. (I know they say it's 2 days...but you only buy knives one day).

While at the same time Harvey and Steve have the good sense to move it more towards the middle of the country and put it after the Blade Show for 2009.

This move should help the Little Rock show as well.

The Reno Show will be like every other show in the country. Some makers will sell out, some will do ok and some will sell little or nothing.

Get ready for the "Slowing Economy Excuses" that will be heard soon at a show near you!

Les Robertson
Custom Knife Entrepreneur
www.robertsoncustomcutlery.com
 
Les Robertson said:
Hi Kevin,

The 1 Day Reno Show is showing its weakness by going from a 2 day show to a 1 days show. (I know they say it's 2 days...but you only buy knives one day).

While at the same time Harvey and Steve have the good sense to move it more towards the middle of the country and put it after the Blade Show for 2009.

This move should help the Little Rock show as well.

The Reno Show will be like every other show in the country. Some makers will sell out, some will do ok and some will sell little or nothing.

Get ready for the "Slowing Economy Excuses" that will be heard soon at a show near you!

Les Robertson
Custom Knife Entrepreneur
www.robertsoncustomcutlery.com
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I understand attendance and sales were up at last year's Reno Show. Is that not the case.
 
Hi Kevin,

Just depends on who you talk to!

Don't get me wrong...I love one day shows.

Hell most 3 day shows should be 2 days and most 2 day shows should be one day.

You know better than most, that no matter how many days a show is...it's that first 30 minutes that is the busiest.

Remember that run to Harvey's table last year! :D

Les Robertson
Custom Knife Entrepreneur
www.robertsoncustomcutlery.com
 
Les Robertson said:
Hi Kevin,

Just depends on who you talk to!

Don't get me wrong...I love one day shows.

Hell most 3 day shows should be 2 days and most 2 day shows should be one day.

You know better than most, that no matter how many days a show is...it's that first 30 minutes that is the busiest.

Remember that run to Harvey's table last year! :D

Les Robertson
Custom Knife Entrepreneur
www.robertsoncustomcutlery.com
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I agree that some shows are too long, however there's productive things going on at shows in addition to just knife sales. There's seminars, visiting, making contacts etc.
 
Hi Kevin,

I agree that the "Networking and Schmoozing" that goes on at shows makes the show more enjoyable.

Seminars can be a valuable learning tool.

However, that is not the main reason people attend shows....makers or collectors.

Les Robertson
Custom Knife Entrepreneur
www.robertsoncustomcutlery.com
 
Well, while this show wasn't nearly as big as I expected, I am definitely glad I went. This was only my third show (I've been to Pasadena twice) not counting Blade West MANY years ago when it was in Azusa, and compared to Pasadena, it was big. Got to see a lot of knives and meet some makers whose names I recognized.

I got to be snubbed by Bob Dozier, which saved me a few hundred dollars but was a shame after having gotten to spend a few moments with Mr. Crotts who was a pleasure and whose work I've seen posted. Devin Thomas is fun and seems to be a great guy (as well as a great artist). It was nice to be able to express appreciation to people whose work I have enjoyed seeing here.

It was also interesting to note the difference in the attitude of the knife folks to the gun crowd. The knife show was in the same hall with the "Sporting Arms" (Antique Arms was down the hall) but the air was sure chillier on that side of the room! I wrote a bunch of negative stuff here about the attitudes on that side of the hall but decided it was better left unsaid- I don't know those people.

Anyway, I saved the best for last- I had the honor and pleasure of spending some time with Ed Fowler and just can't tell you how cool that was! What a great man! He was so generous with his time, knowledge and experience that if that had been my only experience at the show, I would've considered it worth the 4 hour drive each way. I'm sure those of you who have met him know what I mean. I also finally got to see and handle some of his knives (which he is good enough to make sure he has available for the duration of the show- there were some sellouts early and it was very disappointing not to get to see any of that makers work) which was nice since I really didn't care for some of his knives from the pictures- handling them definitely gives you a different perspective!

Just wanted to share a newbies view of the show and say "Thanks" to Mr. Fowler!
 
Ed Fowler is a greater than life gentleman - at least always has been with me. I don't care for his knives, but the man has class.
 
For me the show was outstanding, sold out of DVD's, and my top two knives to a new client who in all probability will be back. I was honored to visit with the Huber I love so dearly and get enough photos to share with all who want to see them.

There were also some long time talleneted makers who did very well, visiting the anitque knives was an education I got to photograph a Scagel the likes of which I never knew existed. I will definately be back next year!
 
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