thoughts on Knob Creek Ganza and two days worth of goodies

WOW! You done good bro....real good. Have to admit though....the SFNO is my fav in the group you got. Not just cause it's a SFNO but also because it's got micarta handles. They're starting to get more and more rare on Jerry's knives.

Congrats!:thumbup:
 
Just another thought, proxy buying shouldn't be banned but should be controlled some how. It is not fair for the people that drove down to this show couldn't get what they wanted because when Garth said "buy", the folks just laid there arms over the knives they purchased and proxied for. I think splitting the models up and not having them right next to each other is a great idea. I don't really think it is necessary to say Jerry is in the business to sell knives, I think we all know that. And the comparing of Knob Creek and Blade to this show, well you can't. This was very limited amount of buyers and both at Knob Creek and this show Garth and his crew have a very good handle and watchfull eye on what is going on. And for what happened at Blade I can't comment because of the simple reason I wasn't there, but I was told by Garth that what happened at Blade was a missunderstanding by the people because of the craziness of all going on and not theft. Just my thoughts. Bill
 
And for all the folks I met at the Golden Manor: it was fantastic meeting all of you, the partyin' and jokin' around was great!! And Garth and crew, a big THANKS for not cancelling the weekend. It was a memorable weekend.
 
I can't believe all those Hogs, blades and booze where involved in this weekend and the cops didn't end up carting someone off. It must be a miracle! :D
 
Whew, didn't mean to raise a stink.. The Ways of the Trough eh? I'm surprised there has not been a fight or worse. It reminds me of soccer moms trying to buy Tickle me Elmo's at the Post Christmas sale....BUT now I understand; will be there next time in full combat gear, flak vest, Kevlar, FN, CS gas, Flashbangs etc.. Actually today worked very well, I basically walked around, picked up what I wanted, laid them on the table in front of me, got down on my knees, and "fondled" the Big FSH prototype while hovering over my "Hog food" then when Garth said go, went up and paid for them :-)
The Men around me had a civil discussion on what we wanted, negotiated, compromised and all were happy. BUT> there were no SNFOs to argue over, just a few hell razors and some FSHs. If SNFOs would have been there, it might not have been so amiable. Yes, I got a SNFO, but it and many of these INFIs cost me one of my favorite stainless Walther PPks an AK folder, and now, I have to buy the wife things for the next year to make up for my spending this weekend :-) , not to mention the ton I knives I just put on the forums for sale.... BUT ITS OK>>> BECAUSE I HAVE MORE INFI NOW! I think we need to do the SNFO DEATH CHANT AGAIN! But honestly, it and the Hellrazor are an aweful lot alike to be that much difference in price on the Forums.
 
fbusmc said:
Whew, didn't mean to raise a stink.. The Ways of the Trough eh? I'm surprised there has not been a fight or worse. It reminds me of soccer moms trying to buy Tickle me Elmo's at the Post Christmas sale....BUT now I understand; will be there next time in full combat gear, flak vest, Kevlar, FN, CS gas, Flashbangs etc.. Actually today worked very well, I basically walked around, picked up what I wanted, laid them on the table in front of me, got down on my knees, and "fondled" the Big FSH prototype while hovering over my "Hog food" then when Garth said go, went up and paid for them :-)
The Men around me had a civil discussion on what we wanted, negotiated, compromised and all were happy. BUT> there were no SNFOs to argue over, just a few hell razors and some FSHs. If SNFOs would have been there, it might not have been so amiable. Yes, I got a SNFO, but it and many of these INFIs cost me one of my favorite stainless Walther PPks an AK folder, and now, I have to buy the wife things for the next year to make up for my spending this weekend :-) , not to mention the ton I knives I just put on the forums for sale.... BUT ITS OK>>> BECAUSE I HAVE MORE INFI NOW! I think we need to do the SNFO DEATH CHANT AGAIN! But honestly, it and the Hellrazor are an aweful lot alike to be that much difference in price on the Forums.
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Have you ever heard the story of how "NO REGRETS" came to be? (no, not a fight.) LOL... Progunner, where ya at, brother? ...Someone more familiar with the details of the story or who witnessed this first-hand should post it so the story remains accurate... I've only heard it once... so the details are hazy. It didn't involve a piece of INFI "on the table", but still... LOL

You did well! :thumbup: Nice haul!
 
Jaxx said:
Have you ever heard the story of how "NO REGRETS" came to be? (no, not a fight.) LOL... Progunner, where ya at, brother? ...Someone more familiar with the details of the story or who witnessed this first-hand should post it so the story remains accurate... I've only heard it once... so the details are hazy. It didn't involve a piece of INFI "on the table", but still... LOL

You did well! :thumbup: Nice haul!
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Oh, that's Hammy's story, it doesn't seem right to not let him tell it. Regardless, I have never seen anything approaching the semblance of a fight happening and I have been collecting and going to Blade for what...5 years now? We congratulate each other rather than envy or fight.
 
Progunner said:
Oh, that's Hammy's story, it doesn't seem right to not let him tell it. Regardless, I have never seen anything approaching the semblance of a fight happening and I have been collecting and going to Blade for what...5 years now? We congratulate each other rather than envy or fight.
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Hopefully he sees this and shares the story again... :thumbup:
 
great score. maybe there should be some consideration for the poorest hog! like Infi-welfare.
 
Very, very impressive score, sir!

As to these other issues ... there's nothing to regret and there is no stink. Well, no more than the usual Hog-smell. :)

Remember, even swine evolve... :D
 
Please enlighten the uninitiated, 'cause I have all kinds of visions of elbows flying, pushing, shoving and general unruly seemingly dangerous behavior going on with the shows. Can't imagine how folks don't wind up cut to ribbons with some of the descriptions of shows that I've read.

So how does it really work? Are you guys literally bum rushing the tables and snatching unwitting INFI from it's place of rest while bouncing the next guy outta the way or is there a bit more gentlemanly decorum than is let on here on the boards??

Thanks for the insight.
 
It is not as rowdy as all that. It is a lot like an exuberant auction. There are no numbered cards, you just sort of throw your hands up and out and see if you can get Jerry to pass you the knife, or card board sheath with the number corresponding to it (what it came to at the last Blade show). I would imagine it was just as civil at the Knob Show this weekend. Much of the trough stomping talk here on the forums is braggadocio and done tongue in cheek.
 
Progunner said:
It is not as rowdy as all that. It is a lot like an exuberant auction. There are no numbered cards, you just sort of throw your hands up and out and see if you can get Jerry to pass you the knife, or card board sheath with the number corresponding to it (what it came to at the last Blade show). I would imagine it was just as civil at the Knob Show this weekend. Much of the trough stomping talk here on the forums is braggadocio and done tongue in cheek.
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:thumbup: Got ya, and thanks :thumbup: I did give some thought to HOGterfuge when reading some of the descriptions.
 
Jaxx said:
Have you ever heard the story of how "NO REGRETS" came to be?
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Here ya go...

Hammy said:
So, once upon a time, I put a WTB ad on the forums for a Lil Ugly.

Finally heard from a guy, and we went back and forth for like 5 months about how much, gettin pics, how much, don't want to sell, want to sell...then nothing for 6 months...then maybe wants to sell, how much, delay delay delay for another couple months.

So, I go to Blade in 2003. Was at the table non-stop until biology said "break time".

Wasn't gone 10 minutes, got back, and Raden was standing there holding this Lil Ugly, yes THE Lil Ugly (there was no mistaking it from the pick, given the condition, wrap, etc.).

He says "look what I just bought from this guy here".

I looked at the other guy and said "Are you so and ao from the University of XXXXX?"

"Yeh, how did you know"

"I am the one who has been bugging you for almost a year on that blade"

"Sorry"

My first time scooped.

There was another out-scoop that day, again, by Raden, for something I was talkin to another guy about.....

So, that night, at the first ever induction dinner, when Jay was inducted, Jerry mentioned the 2 out-hoggin events.

Jay turned to me and apologized for scoopin me.

I just said "hey, no regrets man".

And that was the beginning of the Hog motto.

Then the porker sold the blade to someone else a couple years ago, but I know where it is....and that person knows its importance, and hopefully will keep his word to sell to me if he ever decides to part with it....

And that kids, is the whole story.

Nothin too exciting, just the way it is.

Sometimes fate just benefits one outcome over another.

Problem is, some people think it means it is carte blanche to hose people and not worry about it.

That is the farthest thing from the truth, and completely against the traits one would like to see in a Hog....
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Prusik said:
So how does it really work? Are you guys literally bum rushing the tables and snatching unwitting INFI from it's place of rest while bouncing the next guy outta the way or is there a bit more gentlemanly decorum than is let on here on the boards??

Thanks for the insight.
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Friday morning, everyone was lined around the "U" shaped table. Many buyers were standing near their favorite knife.

When Garth announced "go," I swiped my #1 knife, a satin/snake FSH, off the table. I immediately looked to my left to see just one HR on the table where at least 15 HR's and SFNO's were 10 seconds before.

I looked back at the FSH portion of the table to see a HOG put down a satin/black and tan mag beauty. I moved back to pick it up my second knife. 100 seconds had lapsed.

I checked the FBM's and they were hammered hard. People were pulling up chairs to place their buy piles off the table. You can see some of them in Eric's pics in another thread.

Then I walked around the table to look at the customs. When I returned, the muddy HR was still laying there. It was my final piece of INFI for the show. 10 minutes had lapsed.


On Saturday, the process had changed a little.

I arrived 12 minutes before the "go" announcement.

Four buyers had already moved their favorites into piles immediately in front of them.

When Garth said "go" the four guys just picked up their knives.

Over in 10 seconds.


The rest of the morning Saturday was spent looking at the remaining knives, fondling the customs, talking with departing HOGS about their purchases, reviewing Eric's compliation of past Busse advertisements, and listening to a few stories from Garth.


A great event!!!!! :) :)
 
Been here for about a year or so.

Last owner contacted me, and we made a dealio.... :thumbup: ;) :cool:
 
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