The Sharp Show 2022 England

[SteveC]

Thanks for sharing the pictures !

 

[Johnnythefox]

Well done Johnnythefox great bunch of photos.

Congy is after one of himself - I didn't manage one like yours - please let him know, it's a great pic of him.!

I was wandering around with a big DLSR slung over my shoulder and will add a few pics later

I think I saw you, I recognise your name from somewhere?

I sent the photo to Mark last night.
Hes started a new group.

 

[Johnnythefox]

Johnnythefox thanks for sharing, looks like a great show with lots of good stuff to look at!



I went to the Badger Knife Show in Wisconsin earlier this year — my first knife show, actually — and these were the kinds of tables that were the most fun to pick through. As someone who likes/appreciates vintage knives but isn’t that knowledgeable about them, getting to handle literally hundreds in person is priceless! So much better than the occasional traditional knife or two spotted at an antique shop or flea market.



It’s funny, at the Badger show, I had a keen eye out for any GEC tubes (and knives, of course), and I don’t think I saw that many in the whole show!



Really interesting to see Michael Morris there. That’s quite a trip! I wonder if he generally gets a lot of business from the UK with his small friction folders. They are nice, interesting knives (if a bit pricey for a friction folder).

I went to the Badger Knife Show in Wisconsin earlier this year — my first knife show, actually — and these were the kinds of tables that were the most fun to pick through. As someone who likes/appreciates vintage knives but isn’t that knowledgeable about them, getting to handle literally hundreds in person is priceless! So much better than the occasional traditional knife or two spotted at an antique shop or flea market.


that's exactly how I feel.


Michael does a lot with the EDC COOPERATIVE a big FB UK group thats now worldwide I understand.

 

[Johnnythefox]

HH where very friendly I bought a DC3 from them.

No pictures of me I am glad of that

 

[Johnnythefox]

- correct, sir.!

Robert is a fellow American, and a grand fella also

He literally emptied my wallet,I would have gone just for his table.

He told me the best ones he put close to him and the not so good a bit further away.

I didnt know that and I must have mixed them all up.

 

[Gary W. Graley]

Pretty awesome to see that thanks for taking us along!

Of the knives shown this small fixed blade looks exceptionally handy size and would be very helpful

Untitled by GaryWGraley, on Flickr

G2

 

[Fodderwing]

Johnnythefox
Great thread and most interesting variety of knives. I'm really surprised to see this in the UK. Thanks for taking us along on your trip. I would've emptied my wallet too.

 

[Johnnythefox]

Johnnythefox
Great thread and most interesting variety of knives. I'm really surprised to see this in the UK. Thanks for taking us along on your trip. I would've emptied my wallet too.

You are not the only one who was surprised, I cant wait for the next one

 

[Will Power]

Chui thanks for adding a load of pictures Paul, the place was heaving, nice to see the vitality Must be because of the fever-pitch change of PMs in GB lately .... Not

Johnnythefox Looking forward to seeing the French bargain you mentioned yesterday ...

 

[Johnnythefox]

Chui thanks for adding a load of pictures Paul, the place was heaving, nice to see the vitality Must be because of the fever-pitch change of PMs in GB lately .... Not

Johnnythefox Looking forward to seeing the French bargain you mentioned yesterday ...

Will Just for you


They had a box of the original originals in the Opinel museum in France when I visited some years ago,they where rightly not for sale but I did ask.

It was the first time I was made aware that the vibrolock was relatively new.

This is a lot firmer to close without it,of course by design

This is a very good remake,so many remakes are not faithful to the original this is.

Details are on the paper in the box.

I would love a No6 original I think that would then be UK legal.

I think there where some more loose in a box, but I was to out of energy and to out of money to look.

As far as I know these are long sold out.

Celebrating their 120th anniversary, Opinel Knives recreated the knife that made their brand world renowned. The Limited Edition No 8 Opinel Folding knife features a trailing point carbon steel blade, untreated cherry wood, and no Virobloc safety ring - just like its original 1890 predecessor. Sheath included. Comes with a certificate of authenticity.

 

[waynorth]

Chas he was knowledgeable and had a big collection.
It was him told me about my Barlow





Ah didnt get enough time to go though these beauty's









My favourite table,it was here I emptied my wallet

I am sure I missed lots of good uns,I dont have the knowledge a lot of you have.









Mark or Congys knife sales,I have bought sold and traded with him.
Honest and reliable.

Looks like a great, busy show!!

 

[Johnnythefox]

Will Just for you


They had a box of the original originals in the Opinel museum in France when I visited some years ago,they where rightly not for sale but I did ask.

It was the first time I was made aware that the vibrolock was relatively new.

This is a lot firmer to close without it,of course by design

This is a very good remake,so many remakes are not faithful to the original this is.

Details are on the paper in the box.

I would love a No6 original I think that would then be UK legal.

I think there where some more loose in a box, but I was to out of energy and to out of money to look.

As far as I know these are long sold out.

Celebrating their 120th anniversary, Opinel Knives recreated the knife that made their brand world renowned. The Limited Edition No 8 Opinel Folding knife features a trailing point carbon steel blade, untreated cherry wood, and no Virobloc safety ring - just like its original 1890 predecessor. Sheath included. Comes with a certificate of authenticity.

The plot sickens

An old no6 pre vibralock just came up on etsy it said 1960s.

I studied the pictures and I am quite sure its not just one with the lock clicked off (doable but not as firm a blade as the old un).

In other news Etsy is in some cases stopping us buying knives and knife slips on the site,a new policy which seems a bit random.

 

[ed_is_dead]

The plot sickens

An old no6 pre vibralock just came up on etsy it said 1960s.

I studied the pictures and I am quite sure its not just one with the lock clicked off (doable but not as firm a blade as the old un).

In other news Etsy is in some cases stopping us buying knives and knife slips on the site,a new policy which seems a bit random.

Yep, it's a dead duck. New laws enacted.
Knives are dangerous, didn't you hear? Hammers are next and trees thereafter as sticks are weapons too.

 

[Johnnythefox]

I cant remember if I showed you the other stuff I bought at the show

These where from Roberts stall.

The Bunny Knife,large sheeps foot in very nice condition,TL 29 etc,






















The 2 GEC and Remington bullet I traded for with a dealer I have bought from before online.

I gave him a lovely traditional Bavarian fixed blade and matching sheath (refurbished by an expert in Munich when I was there)
A Spanish fixed blade from my youth
The US linesman kit I showed you before and something else which I have forgotten (age thing)












oh and some pouches I liked the look of but seem to big for the knives I own

regions bank locations in usa

 

[Johnnythefox]

Its on this year as well


It’s amazing to think that The Sharp Show ‘22 was last year! We did an amazing thing. Makers making with only 3 months warning and traders all joining in. It became a high point in my year, and I know in many others too!
Of course, if TSS’22 was last year, that means that TSS’23 is now this year! I’m so looking forward to it! Put the date in your diaries, folks! If you haven’t already. It’s the 7th October, at the same venue, the Sports Connexion at Ryton on Dunsmore.