My first knife show

[The_cutting_edge]

Hey guys. I am going to be setting up at my first knife show at the end of september. What advice would you give to someone who has never done a show before? other than my knives and buisness cards what should I have on my table? should I get dressed up or just wear nice street clothes? suggestions for displaying my knives on the tabe, realy any tips and pointers would be greatly appreciated.

 

[Burl Source]

My advice for shows is simple.
Act and dress normal.
Have fun.
Be nice to everyone.
Works for me and I'm just an old guy selling little chunks of wood.

an afterthought;
Bring a good table covering. Not a busy pattern. Just something that will contrast with your knives.
I use a roll of burlap and some black fabric that was on sale in a craft store.

 

[The_cutting_edge]

lol well being a younger guy my "normal" might not be conductive to attracting folks to my table lol. I'm debating weather or not to remove my lip peircings.
I had an idea, I have a couple smallish (about the size of a 5 pin bowling ball) burl caps that I'm going to slice into about 3/4" thick pieces. I will leave the slices with natural edges but sand the tops to a nice finish. The slices will be used to display my knives on. going to try to make buisness card holders from slices of burl as well

 

[Jeremy Barnard]

lol well being a younger guy my "normal" might not be conductive to attracting folks to my table lol. I'm debating weather or not to remove my lip peircings.
I had an idea, I have a couple smallish (about the size of a 5 pin bowling ball) burl caps that I'm going to slice into about 3/4" thick pieces. I will leave the slices with natural edges but sand the tops to a nice finish. The slices will be used to display my knives on. going to try to make buisness card holders from slices of burl as well

Sounds like a plan..:thumbup:

 

[David Loukides]

Hi Jason,
What I think that helps me is a second person behind the table that is knowledgeable and excited about you hand work.
It adds a second point of view.
Mark is also right on with his post!!!