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This years Blade show was the best ever for me, it had to do with a lot of different things. The people, the energy and excitement all combined to make the Blade show one of my favorite things to do.
I'm never going to be able to remember every one of the great acquaintances I made and renewed so I won't attempt it. It's a corny thing to say but the thing I really enjoy about the Blade show is the people I meet, and I truly appreciate being able to do that.
One thing that made this years Blade show better for me is moving over to the ABS section and having been a member of Blade Forums. I have no way of knowing for sure but everyone over in the ABS section must be regular contributing members of Blade Forums and it was a pleasure to meet in person the people we talk to everyday on the Forum.
My closest neighbors at the show were Butch Sheely (award winner for his Bowie) and Rick Marchand, both a pleasure to spend the weekend with.
Another thing that made this show great was having my wife with me, she is the better part of me. It also allowed me to finally have a look around the show, I didn't get to meet everyone I wanted to but I got to meet a lot more of them.
My apologies to Murray White that I did not have a table full of knives that he could choose from. I would truly love to be able to sell him one, but I gotta say, another thing that made this show the best for me was, I did not have a table full of knives that I HAD to sell. The pressure was off and it made the show much more enjoyable for me. After all, the shows are for the makers too. Murray, I promise to do better next year and in the mean time, please let me know if I can do anything for you. It was really nice to meet you.
I did take orders from two other collectors and I am pleased that I was even on their radars. I am humbled and will do my best for them.
My 19-2011 Combat Survivor knives seemed to be a big hit, thank you to everyone that stopped by and said nice things about them.
I was not able to get around to meet everyone I wanted to, I regret I did not get to attend the CKCA meeting as my flight came in too late on Thursday. I really wanted to get by and meet all of you there. Kevin, I'm sorry I kept missing you at the booth, I will be sure make the meeting next year.
I also regret that I took no pictures, next year I will.
All in all, a great show. I will be doing it again next year for sure, and will be watching for Blade West if they ever do that again.
A big CONGRATULATIONS to all the new Journeyman and Master smiths, well done.
Thanks to everyone that helped make my Blade show the best. Mark
I'm never going to be able to remember every one of the great acquaintances I made and renewed so I won't attempt it. It's a corny thing to say but the thing I really enjoy about the Blade show is the people I meet, and I truly appreciate being able to do that.
One thing that made this years Blade show better for me is moving over to the ABS section and having been a member of Blade Forums. I have no way of knowing for sure but everyone over in the ABS section must be regular contributing members of Blade Forums and it was a pleasure to meet in person the people we talk to everyday on the Forum.
My closest neighbors at the show were Butch Sheely (award winner for his Bowie) and Rick Marchand, both a pleasure to spend the weekend with.
Another thing that made this show great was having my wife with me, she is the better part of me. It also allowed me to finally have a look around the show, I didn't get to meet everyone I wanted to but I got to meet a lot more of them.
My apologies to Murray White that I did not have a table full of knives that he could choose from. I would truly love to be able to sell him one, but I gotta say, another thing that made this show the best for me was, I did not have a table full of knives that I HAD to sell. The pressure was off and it made the show much more enjoyable for me. After all, the shows are for the makers too. Murray, I promise to do better next year and in the mean time, please let me know if I can do anything for you. It was really nice to meet you.
I did take orders from two other collectors and I am pleased that I was even on their radars. I am humbled and will do my best for them.
My 19-2011 Combat Survivor knives seemed to be a big hit, thank you to everyone that stopped by and said nice things about them.
I was not able to get around to meet everyone I wanted to, I regret I did not get to attend the CKCA meeting as my flight came in too late on Thursday. I really wanted to get by and meet all of you there. Kevin, I'm sorry I kept missing you at the booth, I will be sure make the meeting next year.
I also regret that I took no pictures, next year I will.
All in all, a great show. I will be doing it again next year for sure, and will be watching for Blade West if they ever do that again.
A big CONGRATULATIONS to all the new Journeyman and Master smiths, well done.
Thanks to everyone that helped make my Blade show the best. Mark
