Post Blade show report

This year's Blade show was off the hook! It was non stop from the minute we landed on Thursday to the end of the show on Sunday afternoon. The knives were all sold before the show even opened as collectors and dealers tracked me down to get their hands on my knives. I spent the rest of the time at my booth and the Hogue booth talking to customers. It was a great time and we returned home completely exhausted. However there was no rest for the weary because a few days later I was on the plane direction Paso Robles, CA to work at the Hogue plant for a couple of days.
This week has been finally slower paced and I am working on refurbishing a high speed head to go on the new (to me that is) mill. More on a new machine in my next post but for now some pics of the show:

2012 Blade Show

The Blade Show is the largest knife show in the world. It takes place each year in Atlanta in early June and is attended by just about everyone from custom knifemakers, dealers, manufacturers, suppliers and of course lots of collectors. It is a long but fun 3 days! If you haven't done so yet you should consider making the trip to the Blade Show! Come see us at booth #54, right next to Hogue against the back wall!

The location is always the same: Cobb Galleria Center - 2 Galleria Parkway - Atlanta, GA 30339

This year's dates are: June 8-10.

Blade Show website

So what am I bringing you ask?I have made a variety of all my models including the newest one (Gordian Knot) in various configurations like Bolster-Locks, Framelocks with machining, bolsters and a myriad of handle materials. For the blades I used CTS XHP and Chad Nichols' San Mai and Damascus.

Here are a few photos of some of the offerings:

Next week's post will be a review and photos of the show. See you in Atlanta!