Oregon Knife Collector's Assoc. Show in April

Gollnick

Gollnick

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The Oregon Knife Collector's Association's annual big show in Eugene, Oregon is coming up, April 15 and 16. This year, it'll be bigger than ever before. This is an _All Knife_ show and mostly custom and/or highly collectible stuff.

While I don't think we can get any formal balisong manipulation contests onto the agenda this year, maybe next.

So, who's going? I certainly am. This show is a bit of a must for me. I'd love to meet any of you who will be coming.
http://www.oregonknifeclub.org/

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Chuck
Balisongs -- because it don't mean a thing if it ain't got that swing!
http://www.balisongcollector.com

[This message has been edited by Gollnick (edited 03-20-2000).]
 
I'll do my level best to be there Chuck! I haven't been since 1992
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since it's the time of year I'm usually out of town on business. But this year I'm tryin'. I'd like to meet you! Gonna have a balisong display table to promote future manipulation events?

Bob

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Ohh mama!
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No, tables at this show are available only for custom makers and dealers in collectible knives. There'll be a couple or three larger retailers with remarkably small tables selling current production stuff. A few of the local manufacturers such as Benchmade will have remarkably small exhibits. But, this is not a trade show. It's very much a show about custom knives and collectible knives. It's really a great opportunity to meet people, custom makers, etc. In this respect, it's a great show.

If any of you are coming, let's get together.



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Chuck
Balisongs -- because it don't mean a thing if it ain't got that swing!
http://www.balisongcollector.com
 
I've actually been thinking about flying in for this. IN Saturday morning, and OUT Sunday night. Something has been telling me (since the first time I saw this post) that this would be a GOOD thing to do.

Problem..... the only flights I've found so far for that time are on MD-80's. You know, the "Plummet from the sky" type planes.

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Clay
www.balisongxtreme.com
Because......
getting 'em open
is half the fun!
 
I'm coming up from Medford, Chuck - I'd love to meet you - and please don't hold it against me for being an ex-UPS driver !
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Seriously though, I'm coming up to take delivery of a small bowie directly from Audra Draper. Really looking forward to it. I haven't been up since about '95, but even then, IMO nowhere else in the northwest could you meet and hang out with such true celebrities of the knife world.

 
I hope that you, Chuck, as our moderator and the reigning king of all collectors, will be kind enough to give us a full report, complete with photos and other drool-worthy tidbits. And not just 'It was great. We had fun.'
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Seriously, I'd really love to see pictures of custom balis, their makers, and know how many kidneys I'm going to have to sell. Wouldn't it be great if Fred Perrin were there?



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Oh book the flight, Clay. Most of those MD80s have been throughly inspected by now. Besides:

In the unlikely event that the airplane falls out of the sky and into the ocean, don't worry. Be happy. Your seat back can be used for floatation!

In the unlikely event that a huge chunk of the plane rips off mid-flight, don't worry. Be happy. For those of you who are not sucked out and into the engines, oxygen masks will appear from a compartment above your head. Simply place the mask over your nose and mouth. This will muffle your screams!

Now, sit back, relax, and enjoy your flight.



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Chuck
Balisongs -- because it don't mean a thing if it ain't got that swing!
http://www.balisongcollector.com
 
If you really want to get SERIOUS about the Oregon show, it is open to members (only) on Friday April 14. You can join at the door ($20) or by mail -- check out http://www.oregonknifeclub.org for details.

If you really really REALLy want to get serious, you could move here, like I did.

As to transportation, some of the United flights from Calif to eUgene are on 4-engine BAE turboprops. Also, Alaska Airlines flies some of its 24-seat wind-up-the-big-rubber-band-and-help-pedal planes to Eugene from Seattle and Portland.

Also Amtrak stops here (once a day), not to mention Greyhound, Interstate 5 (exit 194B), Hiway 99, and for the really adventurous (and/or impecunious) SP freight trains go right through the middle of downtown.
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BRL...

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Bernard,

What time do the doors open on Friday? I've been meaning to join, and I have tons of comp time/vacation time saved up so I could take a day off......
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Bob

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"The search is half the fun!"
 
Show Schedule

The Oregon Knife Collectors 25th Annual Knife Show held at the Lane County Fairgrounds & Convention Center, EXHIBIT HALL, 796 West 13th Avenue in Eugene Oregon. This is a NEW & LARGER LOCATION -- right next door to the old one. 420 TABLES!!!

Friday, April 14, 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM: Exhibitor set up and members only day. No exceptions.
New members may sign up at the door ($20 individual, $23 family.)

Saturday April 15, 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM: Open to the public. $5.00 admission. WVACA, Ikes, and other recognized organizations must show their membership for free admission. Demonstrations throughout the day. 6:00 PM Saturday Night Social - tickets $12/person. Banquet - Guest Speaker Ron Lake. Awards Presentations.

Sunday April 16, 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM: Open to the public. Demonstrations throughout the day.

City and County Regulations require that there be:

No smoking within the Exhibit Hall at any time.

No alcoholic beverages consumed within the Hall during the public hours of the Show. [But the no-host bar opens in the lobby at 6pm Saturday.]
http://www.oregonknifeclub.org


[This message has been edited by bernard_levine (edited 03-27-2000).]
 
I will be going to the oregon show just like i have been for the last 9 years its a spring break for me i think my table is still J 6 I havent been on the forum very long would like to meet more of you guys. of course i know bernard levine
Gerome

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I asked Oregon Show chairman Dennis Ellingsen about having demonstrations of balisong manipulation at the April Show. He said, Okay -- tie 'em in with the martial arts demonstrations.

So, if you're gonna be there, and want to show off your stuff, get hold of me or Dennis ASAP, and we'll shoehorn you into the schedule.

BRL...

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Gerome,

J6. I'll make a point of stopping by. So, bring a balisong and be ready to show off.

Bernard,

That is an excellent opportunity. I've asked Clay if you'd be willing to participate.



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Chuck
Balisongs -- because it don't mean a thing if it ain't got that swing!
http://www.balisongcollector.com
 
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