NCCA Show - August 13th in Marlboro, Massachusetts!

maddog2020 · Aug 2, 2000

Hi folks, there is a Northeast Cutlery Collectors Association (NCCA) show in Marlboro, Massachusetts at the Holiday Inn: off I-495 North at exit 24A (Route 20). Heads towards Marlboro center - entrance is at the end of the off ramp). Hrs are 10 am - 3 pm.

Last time we tried to meet together, but that was unsuccessful. Perhaps we can meet in the front lobby on the right hand side where there are a bunch of chairs, and couches. This time around why don't we shoot for 8:45am so we can get to meet each other, and show off some fine cutlery.

I've met a bunch of your folks already. but I know there were LOTS more I missed.

Post here, or drop me an e-mail to see if you plan on attending!

See you there, or be square.

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e_utopia · Aug 3, 2000

I plan on attending, but not that early. If I make it there for 10, I'd be pushing it. I'll have to drive down from southern Maine. I think I'm going to wear a BFC hat, though.

--JB

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maddog2020 · Aug 10, 2000

Just a few days away folks - I guess its gonna just be eutopia/JB, SteveB & Dave, Chisel/Joe, and Stihl/Jay.

I know there has got to be others going.

See ya'll there.

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Strider · Aug 9, 2000

Ray
I'm going to try.
Bob

nowhere fast · Aug 9, 2000

Hello all- I did'nt know about this show and I may drive up from N.Y.C., have'nt been to a show since the Blade Show. I'm just curious about one thing; Is this show auto-friendly?
Thanks, Donald.

maddog2020 · Aug 9, 2000

Hope you can make it strider/Bob!

nowhere fast: the show does have autos (I know I have seen some newer models, older models, and of course custom autos as well). I'm not really into the new ones. The older ones are cool though. If you can make it, I'm sure we will see you.

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nowhere fast · Aug 9, 2000

MD 2020- Thanks for the info. I'm definitely gonna go now that I have that info. I'm looking for custom D/A's, maybe I'll get lucky, who knows?? Either way I get to look at lots of nice knives and have a nice Sunday drive, it's a no lose situation. I'm sure I'll bump into some of you up there.
Thanks, Donald.

nowhere fast · Aug 10, 2000

MD- I looked on a map this morning to see where Marlboro was and I think you mean "Marlborough" is'nt that the correct spelling? The town that you spelled is up north near Gloucester on I-95! But the spelling that I mentioned is off 495, so I assume that's the town where the show is. Let me know so I know where to go!! :confused

Thanks, Donald.

maddog2020 · Aug 10, 2000

Hi nwf,

Yeah, I'm a lazy ass about spelling: its Marlborough, MA. You are thinking of Marblehead thats near Glouchester.

I've seen people spell it both ways.

Its off of Route 495 close to Framingham.

TC & SYS!

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nowhere fast · Aug 10, 2000

Thanks MD- If you look at a map you'll see that there is a town in MA. called "Marlboro", spelled just like the cigarette. It's on I-95 near Rt 133 in between Gloucester and Lawrence. About 15 miles south of the N.H. border. I'know, I've got alot of free time on my hands.

Thanks, Donald.

Steve B. · Aug 11, 2000

I`m shooting for an 8:30ish arrival this time, if I can drag my kid out of bed early enough. Should be a good show!

Hermie · Aug 12, 2000

Oh wow i did not know there was a show this weekend. Wish i could go, Seems ever since i moved to western mass, i never here about goings on in the eastern part. I am originaly from hingham, just south of boston.

maddog2020 · Aug 12, 2000

Cool SteveB, I'll see ya there early and tell ya lazy butt son to get his arse moving early!

LOL

Hi Hermie, it not that far of a drive.

I use to fish in the Weir River in Hingham (lots of Brook Trout) and Lily Pond (monsterous bass & pickeral!) Cohasset when I was growing up. I know the area well.

Hope you can make it next time around. Next one there is Dec 3rd on Sunday from 10am - 3pm at the same location. There is one in East Windsor, CT at the Best Western Oct 8th, Sunday 10 am - 3pm, too.

You can never meet enough knife nuts locally IMHO.

See every one else there!

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bfm · Aug 13, 2000

I missed this one, any idea when the next show in the area is???

Joel Stave · Aug 14, 2000

So? How was it?

maddog2020 · Aug 15, 2000

I always have a good time at ANY specialty show.

There were some real nice high end knives that were lovely to see and handle. Its real BAD when you start saying to yourself that a $400 is 'cheap'.

Jim Siska, and John Kubasek where some of the big names who are locals.

Both do superb work, and are fun to hang out with.

I don't know if every one who was there met Bob Doggett or not (sorry, thats my fault), but he was an welcomed guest!

Its always nice to place a face with a name. I got to meet 'eutopia/JB' as well (I recognized him from a previous show).

Bob/Strider - did I miss you again, or where you a no show?

Next one in Marlborough/Marlboro, MA is Dec 3rd on Sunday from 10am - 3pm at the same location. There is another NCCA show in East Windsor, CT at the Best Western Oct 8th, Sunday 10 am - 3pm.

Did any one else go??

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e_utopia · Aug 15, 2000

No, what's really bad is when I was handling a couple of Mike Walker's knives, and said to myself "in a few years, maybe $2500 will be reasonable..." That worries me.

I recognised maddog2020 and Steve B. (and his sone) from the April show.

I had a good time talking with John Kubasek, and handling one of Jim Siska's knives made me more certain than ever that I want a sub-hilt knife. I just love knife shows

--JB

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stormwinder · Aug 16, 2000

Hey Maddog,

My husband and I were at that show and looked for you, but we got there kind of late...after 12:30.

You remember my husband? TR? You met him at that same show in the spring.

I liked this one better, there were less people, so it was easier to talk to the vendors. I met Chris Kravitt and commissioned two sheaths for a couple of custom knives I haven't been able to carry.

I also met the man that made my favorite blade and he just happened to have its mate...available for sale...so now I have both!

Great fun talking to Dave Lewis among others. We'll be picking up the sheaths in October in CT. Can't wait; it'll be like early Christmas.

ciao...storm

maddog2020 · Aug 16, 2000

Hi Stormwinder. I remeber meeting you and your husband, TR last April.

I went out for lunch at around 1:30pm and then headed home. I had to resist going back to buy some more knives.

I'm sure I'll bump into you two again some time soon at one of the local shows.

bfm · Aug 17, 2000

Are there production knives at this show as well, or the ones that seem to fall in the middle like Randall and Chris Reeves, or just custom knives?

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