WNY Gathering!

[John G]

The first W&SS Western New York Gathering was a success! Good people, good food, good weather, and of course, great knives! Thanks to everyone who helped make this initial get-together such a fun time. I can't wait until the next one.

On to the pics-
The location was beautiful, right on a nice little pond.

The conversation was as high quality as the company. That's the Lone Gunman in the foreground, avoiding the cameraman!

Here's DPKnives with the Mrs. She's a sweet lady, and makes an awesome beef stew.:thumbup:

Some of DPKnives' collection. These are some great-looking, well-designed, extremely functional blades. Hopefully, someone else took better pictures than I did.

DPKnives and Paul Tsujimoto (from Ka-Bar) inspecting a chopper project by Never Too Sharp. A lot of the knife talk went over my head, but it was great just observing these experts discussing their trade.

Continued...

 

[John G]

DPKnives' granddaughter Mackenzie, fishing the pond.

Some of the group went for a woods-walk. We ID'ed a few edibles such as elderberry and blackberries. The blackberries were tasty.

DP's awesome Kephart knife, resting on Kephart's book!

Paul gave a terrific class on sharpening. I lucked out as he used my Boy Scout hatchet for the demo. Thanks again Paul!

Touching up the hatchet on the stones.

I am now addicted to apple chicken sausage.

 

[John G]

Some of the local scenery.

Southpaw sniper!

Paul opened up shop out of his truck. We got to check out really some nice blades.

He sold me a pair of Becker Neckers. I threw on some orange 550 cord wrap.

Lone Gunman brought this cool walking stick along. Note the attached knife!

 

[mtnfolk mike]

great pics man..:thumbup: definitely looks like a good time..

 

[John G]

I brought my homemade primitive fishing rig. The cordage is from cattail fiber.

While my carved wooden hooks were a no-go, the rig worked well with metal hooks.

Success! Hmm...who's this handsome devil?

Look at this little guy! Betcha he wasn't expecting to be taken in by a modern-day caveman.

It was a great day that passed far too quickly. By time we were sitting by the fire, looking at the stars, I was pretty worn out (and a little bug bit). But hanging with this bunch and enjoying the WNY summer was a wonderful way to spend our time. I'd sign up for another meet in a heartbeat.

If anyone else has pictures of the gathering, please post them! And thanks for looking. :thumbup:

 

[pittsteele]

goodtimes. where abouts in western NY were ya???

 

[sasha]

Great pics, Would you mind posting a pic of the wooden hook you made.. I must agree i a gathering is an awsome thing. You get to meet great people face to face. Actualy talk and not just type. I never seen as many knifes as when everyone gets togher. Like you alot of the knife talk is way over my head. But when someone hands you one and you hold it.. No explanation needed. Cant wait for more pics to be posted..

Sasha

 

[JOSH111]

I very much regret missing this. But for good reason, There was a fund raiser for a friend that was diagnosed with testicular cancer last month. I attended a large airsoft game held on a National Guard facility.

Ya know I really should have attended as it would have saved me from a chipped front tooth, cuts heal

 

[baldtaco-II]

Did you get as much as a bite on the wooden hooks or a complete no go not interested?

 

[DPKnives]

John Thanks for starting the thread I was about to just now and saw this one. I had to take our granddaughter home today. I know Mackenzie our granddaughter , Mary my wife and myself had a great time. It was nice to meet you , Paul (toooj) , And Dale (the lone gunman). Mary and I already knew Roger (never too sharp) and larry ( Larry917). I have been back and forth with Toooj a couple of times today and the wheels are starting to plan next years event. Oh by the way Roger has your cup. Ok here are a bunch of shoots. Doug

Toooj and myself

Toooj with Larry and Roger

My wife Mary our granddaughter and John G

John G and myself

John G with his cattail cord and stick fishing rod

Roger and Larry's purchases of Beckers and Ka-bars

My Beckers, Ka-bars and all the others are my own craft knives

My Beckers and Ka-bars bought from Toooj from Ka-bar

 

[DPKnives]

more pictures

My granddaughter and I with my Red Bone Coon Hound Cherokee

John's cord line

John with his Bass on his primitive rig

Larry917 Ka-bar 1276 , Never too sharps Beckers and my Beckers and Ka-bar.

Iam pretty darn sure a good time was has by all from what everyone said. Paul (Toooj) did not want to leave but had promised his wife he would be home, John G seemed to not want to leave Saturday night or should I say Sunday morning. I have a lot of ideas running in my mind to make this some what bigger and better next year. this year was great we got to meet some real great people and get the ground work laid for the next one. Toooj has already added us to his calendar for next year and will bring a bunch more knives next year. Here is a link t another post in the Becker forum I started today as well. Doug


http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=668658

 

[DPKnives]

pittsteele we are about an hour South east of Buffalo and an hour South west of Rochester just outside a village called Perry. Dale the lone gun man came up from DuBois PA for it he had a great time. Doug

 

[WILLIAM.M]

Sweet!!!!

Looks like a blast!!!

 

[pittsteele]

pittsteele we are about an hour South east of Buffalo and an hour South west of Rochester just outside a village called Perry. Dale the lone gun man came up from DuBois PA for it he had a great time. Doug

cool, i'm just south of Elmira, NY on the PA side...lemme know the next time y'all get together :thumbup:

 

[Shotgun]

Looked like a nice time. I like your primitive fishing rig. What went wrong with your wooden hooks?

 

[John G]

I can't believe I forgot my tin cup! Thanks guys, for grabbing that.

As for the wooden hook, it was too large. The bait was almost too small for the hook, and the wood was so boyant (sp?) That it wanted to float. Even with sinkers, the hook ended up upside-down underwater. Plus, the fish didn't seem interested in it. Maybe larger bait would help, but I'll work on smaller hooks.

I'll post pictures of the hook when I get a chance.

 

[larry917]

The gathering was fun and I am looking forward to the next one. Maybe next time John will bring a tent / sleeping bag and hang all weekend =)

 

[Snake Dr.]

Look's like you all had a Great Time, Good Food and Good people with a Fishing Pond "A TailGate Ka-Bar Shop "And a Knife Sharpening Demo" ! Knive's-Knive's and more Knive's ! That Kephart look's Great Doug and that Copy of The BackWoodsman Is right here on my Desk "That's A Great Magazine" I gotta find the Kephart Book though, Thank's for all the picture's John G and Doug, I really like that Primitive Fishing set up John G I've caught more Fish on my Home Made River Bottom Willow Pole than I can shake a stick at, But I cheat and use Braided Fishing Line and Circle Hook's for Missouri River CatFish, And the Cane with the Para-Cord Wrap Sheath & Blade Combo Is Nice, Thank's to all of you for sharing your W&SS Forum Gathering !

 

[John G]

Sounds good Larry!

 

[Toooj]

John G,

Great Pics! You forgot to memtion your sumac ade. Good stuff!
I am sorry I missed your fishing demo. I would like to see your wilderness rig up close.
I had a great time and am sorry I had to go early.
There is always next year.


Best Regards,


Paul Tsujimoto
Sr Eng. Product Design and Quality
KA-BAR Knives