Random photos from the Boise Knife Show

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This past weekend I was at the Knife Show in Boise Idaho. It was one of the most fun shows I have attended so far. Sorry about the poor photos. My wife came down with the flu or something on the way there so she had to stay in the hotel room for the weekend. So many people were asking about her that I am beginning to think people might like her more than me.

When things would slow down I would sneak away from my table and do a little looking around. These photos were taken when it was slow so it makes it look like there wasn't many people there. That was the only time I could get away from my tables. Most of the time there were a lot of people wondering around.

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I tried to get some photos of friends from previous shows and the forum. Like a dummy I forgot to write down names and that sort of thing. Maybe you will recognize some of these guys.

John Doyle was awarded Best New Maker, I really like the knives he makes. He is one of the guys from the forum, aka countryboycansurvive.
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Mike Quesenberry (right) had a landslide with 3 awards. Some of the cleanest and most comfortable knives I have ever seen and held.
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Bruce Barnett was there from Australia. Very friendly and makes really nice knives as well.
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Here are some more shady looking characters.

This was one of the few times I was able to get close to Bruce Bump's table.
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If I am only able to get one really good chef knife in my lifetime, I want to get one made by Michael Rader. It's pretty obvious why they gave him the MS rating.
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Les Voorhies seems to be one of those guys who everyone finds easy to talk to. Nice guy and really nice knives.
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These were the last 2 photos I took before my battery died.

One of Bruce Bump's knives.
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Matt brought some killer ivory. The second one down was almost a dark royal blue in color.
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All in all it was a very very enjoyable show.
I was able to meet in person quite a few of the guys from the forum. The knives the different makers brought were amazing. Dave put on one of the best organized shows I have ever been to. I was even able to drive my van inside the building next to my tables to unload everything. They had made arrangements for a discount on room cost with the Marriott. What a nice room. $65 a night for a suite of rooms with a full kitchen, living room, seperate bedroom and bath, plus 2 tvs. Bruce Bump had me beat though. His suite had a tv and phone in the bathroom as well. I can't wait for next year in Boise.
 
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Mark,
It was great meeting you. I just couldn't stay away. Over two days I ended up with 10 of your pieces. Very nice stuff. See you next year.
A face in the crowd,
Bob
 
Bob,
I think I lost count of the different forum members I was able to meet at the show. That was a lot of the fun for me. Looks like there are a lot of you guys around Boise. Really nice city as well. I will look forward to seeing you again next year.
 
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Mark

First let me say, thanks for spelling my name correctly:D. It was a pleasure meeting you and the Koa I got is amazing. I've got a couple knives coming up that are getting your Koa and I can't wait to put it to use. I'm going to make sure and give you the credit for supplying me with such great material.
 
I was really impressed with Mike's knives. When he handed one of the big ones to me to hold I almost said no. I was afraid I would embarrass my self by getting drool all over it. The damascus had light that would move around when you moved the blade like in really good figured wood.

Both that I held felt lighter in weight than I expected and had a really nice balance. Not only did they look great but they just felt comfortable to hold. I don't know if what I am saying makes sense. If you get a chance to hold one of Mike's knives you will know what I mean.
 
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