I have been doing the Vegas show since it's inception (even got a little award this year for having done all 10 shows).
As far as sales were concerned this year was my best show (by about $600).
The show was packed on Friday night (reminded me of the New York Show). Larry Gray (show promoter) did a great job with the location. The show was held in the Penthouse and when night fell you could look out the windows and see the Las Vegas Skyline.
Personally, I didn't notice alot of people wearing SHOT Show badges buying knives. There were a lot there asking some very good questions.
It was interesting to talk with Aaron at the show and then see his comments here. While he did all tactical I had a vide variety of sales. Three Damascus folders (to include one of Aarons's), Two hunters, Six tactical fixed blades, Four tactical auto's, 1 presentation fixed blade and Four tactical folders.
This was the most diverse show (sales wise) that I have ever had in Vegas.
No one with a SHOT Show or Antique Arms Show bought a knife from me. However, Im not sure how many people who did buy a knife from me were influenced to come to the Vegas Show because of the SHOT Show.
Overall the show was better attended than last year, this was influenced by the SHOT Show.
I think Larry may have hit on the right location. While the SHOT Show does move to Orlando next year (second week of Feb.). It will be back to Vegas in 2004!