Recently visited the A.G. Russell 2012 Knife Event

[LX_Emergency]

Thought I'd share some pictures:

Just before opening

Just as the VIP visitors were entering the room

Robert Flynt at his table:

nice hunter in damascus and stag:

damascus and Stag bowie:

Stainless Suminagashi with VG-10 core and blued steel:

and it's brother

An experiment he did with a laser etch on the blade

A folder with an interestingly textured handle

Closeup of the texture

J.S. Paul Happy at his (by then) almost empty table:

Tim Britton at his table followed by some of his pieces:

Some pieces by W.D. Pease:

W.D. Pease:

My personal favourite on his table, this Corian handled one with integral bolsters and no liners. Extremely lightweight.

The MOP on that handle

And just look how cleanly the lockback seems to go over into the blade....stunning.

I'll have some more pictures later. Anyone else visited this show?

 

[Logan Pearce]

I visited the show. It was pretty fun! There were a lot more people there than I had expected. Got to talk to a lot of great people and had a pretty good time.

 

[Shaw Blades]

That's great. I have been looking for pictures of this show because I could not make it. Looking forward to the rest.

 

[Dawkind]

Thanks for the pictures.....a show I've never been to but need to make.

 

[Lycosa]

Thanks for the thread!
I hope to attend next time.

 

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Billy Mace Imel and his wife:

And some of the amazingly clean Integrals that he does.

a Fairbarn Sykes:

 

[Doug C]

Good thread, nice pics. :thumbup:
Thanks for sharing.

Doug

 

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I still have a couple more pictures. Will post them later today or maybe tomorrow.

One of the things I got shots of is some of the Loveless knives that are in A.G. Russell's collection. He owns quite a few of them.

 

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Some work by Suchat Jangtanong and his team. This gets sold by Mr Damascus Knives who told me he is currently the exclusive dealer for this amazing knifemaker.

His balisongs are excellent by the way.

 

[Murray White]

unfortunately, this is one show that has not been getting any pre show talk. I attended it in 2008 but have not fit it in since. Nice show. Thanks for the photos.

 

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Some D'Holder, this was near the end of the show when he'd already sold his high dollar pieces:

Sheaths and such

 

[Tad Lynch]

Billy Mace Imel's table was incredible. Really nice guy and gorgeous daggers.

Tad

 

[Don Hanson III]

Great review. Thanks for posting.

 

[LX_Emergency]

Billy Mace Imel's table was incredible. Really nice guy and gorgeous daggers.

Tad

I agree. Wonderfull man. Really enjoyed talking to him and his wife. And stunning integrals.

Great review. Thanks for posting.

unfortunately, this is one show that has not been getting any pre show talk. I attended it in 2008 but have not fit it in since. Nice show. Thanks for the photos.

Good thread, nice pics. :thumbup:
Thanks for sharing.

Doug

Thanks for the thread!
I hope to attend next time.

Thanks for the pictures.....a show I've never been to but need to make.

You're all very welcome. It was my first time visiting a US knifeshow and I greatly enjoyed myself. I'll have some more pictures for you on sunday.

 

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The Dozier stand:

And the BIG folder

It's quite the beast. Too bad I didn't have the $$ for it...because to the people behind the counters disbelief it actually fit my pocket (we tried)

 

[Kai Winters]

Wow, beautiful knives.
Thank you for sharing with us.

 

[OTK]

This was my first show as an exhibitor. Overall had a great time and will certainly do it again next year. My work was definitely a contrast to the general vibe of the show. Lots of stag and Damascus on most tables, which is great but not my speed. I did get to explain powder metallurgy etc quite a few times

A great show run by really good folks! No excuses, make it next year! You can hit me up for passes!

 

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I'm sorry that we didn't get to meet. I spoke with a ton of people at length but I must've missed you...(and a few others)

 

[Dr. 904]

Thank you for sharing!

 

[SBuzek]

LX thanks for sharing the pictures,a fine job.
I had a table at the show and did very well,also was just across from Dozier and right next to Whiskers Allen,so I had a great time talking to a bunch of great people and great makers.
Will be back again next year.
Stan