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.

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.

Mike Quesenberry (right) had a landslide with 3 awards. Some of the cleanest and most comfortable knives I have ever seen and held.

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.

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.

Les Voorhies seems to be one of those guys who everyone finds easy to talk to. Nice guy and really nice knives.

These were the last 2 photos I took before my battery died.

One of Bruce Bump's knives.

Matthew brought some killer ivory. The second one down was almost a dark royal blue in color.

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.

 

[RogerP]

Thanks a bunch for the pics. LOVE that Bump ring guard fighter - anyone (Bruce?) have more pics of this piece?

Roger

 

[Karl B. Andersen]

Thanks for the photos - looks like a great show.
I want one of those Mona Lisa Knife posters!!

 

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If I remember correctly, Dave, the guy who put on the show said something about getting more of the posters printed.

His name and # are
David Jacobson
208 447-7000

 

[Kevin Jones]

Bruce's Ring Guard Bowie is sweet, but aren't all his knives.

Karl, David Jacobson is a CKCA member so you can get his e-mail address off our member list on our forum.

Thanks for sharing the photos Mark.

 

[Michael Rader]

Hi Mark. Great photos and thanks for my mug shot - sorry I didn't smile. And, if you really want a chef's knife.... I know a guy...
-m

 

[ArtinNC]

Thanks for the pictures.