prom52
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Talk about being caught in a time warp. It's hard to believe that Blade Show wrapped up a week ago today. As a first time attendee I can honestly say that my expectations were completely blown away by the plethora of knives & related accessories, however the lasting memories came from the hospitality provided by Andy, Dylan, Allen, Chris, Phillip, & David plus the incredible opportunity to meet many of the Blade Forum members who made the show.
Here is what my wife aptly named "the stairway to knife heaven":
Blade Show is fully compliant with the laws of gravity.....what goes up, must come down. Here is a shot of "Da Pit" where attendees go to chill:
Here is the official Fiddleback Greeting Team, Hanna & Lilly Roy. They were the real "Show Stoppers":
There were big knives like this amazing Khukuri:
And artful knives like this beautiful collaboration between Jeremy Spake & Mareko Maumasi. I have to sincerely thank Sergio for introducing me to Jeremy's work & yes, this bad boy will be added to my collection once Jeremy finishes up crafting a custom sheath:
Here is a shot of another collaboration project, a Fletcher Bush Operator II with Red, White & Blue Shadetree scales. The handle material was gifted to me by my good friend Phil (Comprehensivist). L to R are Phil, myself, Dylan Combs of Shadetree Phenolics and Dylan Fletcher:
Here is a shot of Phil and his lovely wife, Melissa checking out "Lord Fletcher's" table:
I almost forgot to mention that there are also amazing places to dine in and around the show. We followed a tip from Bud to check out the Marietta Diner for some incredible down home southern cooking. Little did we know that the diner is one of the top rated diners nationally, and one of the top ten places to eat before you die:
And finally, here are some shots of the Fiddleback & W.A. Surls knives that followed me home from the show. I have to thank Sergio for the beautiful Ladyfinger, which I believe was a Blade Show knife from last year, and Phil for the "knock me over with a feather" Duke in E.O. Shadetree burlap:
In closing I would like to thank Andy & Crew for making knives that speak to us, and for providing a forum where we are blessed with the spirit of true friendship.
Peter
Here is what my wife aptly named "the stairway to knife heaven":
Blade Show is fully compliant with the laws of gravity.....what goes up, must come down. Here is a shot of "Da Pit" where attendees go to chill:
Here is the official Fiddleback Greeting Team, Hanna & Lilly Roy. They were the real "Show Stoppers":
There were big knives like this amazing Khukuri:
And artful knives like this beautiful collaboration between Jeremy Spake & Mareko Maumasi. I have to sincerely thank Sergio for introducing me to Jeremy's work & yes, this bad boy will be added to my collection once Jeremy finishes up crafting a custom sheath:
Here is a shot of another collaboration project, a Fletcher Bush Operator II with Red, White & Blue Shadetree scales. The handle material was gifted to me by my good friend Phil (Comprehensivist). L to R are Phil, myself, Dylan Combs of Shadetree Phenolics and Dylan Fletcher:
Here is a shot of Phil and his lovely wife, Melissa checking out "Lord Fletcher's" table:
I almost forgot to mention that there are also amazing places to dine in and around the show. We followed a tip from Bud to check out the Marietta Diner for some incredible down home southern cooking. Little did we know that the diner is one of the top rated diners nationally, and one of the top ten places to eat before you die:
And finally, here are some shots of the Fiddleback & W.A. Surls knives that followed me home from the show. I have to thank Sergio for the beautiful Ladyfinger, which I believe was a Blade Show knife from last year, and Phil for the "knock me over with a feather" Duke in E.O. Shadetree burlap:
In closing I would like to thank Andy & Crew for making knives that speak to us, and for providing a forum where we are blessed with the spirit of true friendship.
Peter
