Oregon Knife Show!!

What a fantastic time everyone is having, I'm so jealous!

Jake, thanks for taking the time to talk us through the fun you and your father had, it sounds like a superb show. Love that #66 by the way ;)

Charlie, I can't wait to see your photos when you get back to reality. I've never experienced anything like that knife trading frenzy and can only hope that one day I'll get the chance to visit a show like that in the states.

:) Paul
 
Nice scores there JK. Charlie it sounds like a great time. Love the knife flipping story. Now would you please bring the show east coast next month please?;)
 
I just got back to the hotel after spending much of the day with my sons(8+11) at the show.
Lots of great stuff and bought a few Kershaws.

Very tempted by many, many knives. Theo Eichorn was nice to speak with and his puuko's were what tempted me the most. Really nice guy.

Meeting and shaking the hand of Wayne Goddard was one of the highlights for me. I
I thanked him for writing The $50 knife shop and being such an inspiration for a newby as myself.

I hope it was profitable for all. Great show. I'll be back next year.
 
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My mom and dad are down there (he posted earlier as 'g.oar' in this thread) and having a great time. They are headed to the coast tomorrow for a some cool breezes and kite flying. I thought I would post his scores. I am very impressed. A couple customs from Rockin H cutlery. Camel bone handles. Smaller one is for mom, the bigger is his. Prices seemed very reasonable too.

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He also picked me up a sweet benchmade, a modern traditional. Big Summit Lake.

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Hoo, well, I'm back home again. Long day, and I can't imagine how much moreso it is for folks running tables. If I'd thought to take pictures, I'd still be wandering around down there, paralyzed by all there was to see. It was an eye-opener. Man, the amount of knowledge in there, the patient cataloging of minute variations in this, that, or the other thing -- it was amazing. If I didn't already know I was a dilettante at this, after today there could be no doubt! And yet everyone was really friendly as well -- a number of folks took time out to explain little bits of history about this or that, patterns, materials, etc.

There was also, you know, a fair amount of pointy treasure that cried out to be taken home.
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--A Queen swell-center pen I rescued from somebody's bargain-bucket. Badly used, but still snaps, still wants to work.
--A Buck 303 (from the Camillus contract era, if I remember 300bucks correctly.) Weirdly, this one seems to have carbon steel springs. Dunno what to make of that.
--A Wostenholm barlow that was in the bucket right next to the Queen. I suppose I should be grateful to Mr. McGeary for scratching his name in the scale, or it would be off in a case somewhere instead of the bargain-bucket. The back of the tang instructed me to oil the joints, which I did, and found it still snaps like new. Score!

And the big fish:
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--2005 Schatt and Morgan peanut. I needed this like I needed a hole in the head, but I like a peanut, I like the keystone shield, and the jigging pattern is just so insanely intricate. It had to be done.
--New 22 Magnum from GEC in Buckthorn bone.
--My first custom (!) -- a pretty 3.5" horn-handled affair by Peter Bromley. It got razor sharp, which is a little scary since it is also a beartrap. (Maybe 8 out of 10 -- openable, but you'd better be serious about it.) What a neat material horn is -- I'll have to read up on how to take care of it.

Had a great day, and I hope you all are too, whether you made the show or not!
--Mark
 
Sure does look like a great time! Wish I could get up there. Maybe next year.

Thanks for sharing the pics and reports from the show.
 
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My dad and I just got back home after making the trip up to Eugene for the day and what a good day it was! I'm super tired and my legs and feet are killing me but it was worth it for sure. Of course the highlight of the day for me was getting to spend some time at Charlie's table and giving him some of my money, well actually almost all of my money. ;) Anyways I ended up picking up one of single spey yellow bone Charlow's which is actually my first one. I went there hoping to get a yellow bone with a single clip blade but the only yellow one he had was this spey and I have to say after handling it I fell in love with it and had to pick it up. He also had a yellow rose 66 Jack that had to come home with me. I have a thing for yellow bone and the 66 Jack so that one was a no brainer for me. My phone is having a hard time focusing on this yellow bone without washing it out so these pictures are the best I can do but they don't do it justice.



My dad also got a couple great ones and I have to say I'm very jealous of the Charlow he picked up! My dad not only is new to Charlies knives but these are also his first GEC knives in general and he is already hooked and talking about wanting more. I somehow managed to not get any pictures of his blood red bone harness jack he bought today but I did get some pictures of the 3rd cut stag he picked up. The funny thing is Charlie actually thought this particular knife was ugly but my dad and me both thought it was the best looking one he had! It looks even better in person but here are a few pictures of it. I believe Charlie said there were only 18 of these made. Not bad for my dads first ever TC Barlow!





Unfortunately I didn't really get many pictures of the show or Charlie or much of anything because i kind of got wrapped up in all the knives and then by the time I thought about taking some pictures my dang battery was dead! This is the only picture I have of the show. :(
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What beautiful knives!

Wish I could be there, but I've got to put bread on the table...

Hope Waynorth has some knives left to sell to the rest of us after this show!
 
Just got back from day 2 at the Eugene knife show with my Father & Brother. Buck Knives were still a bit scarce and most were double what they are generally selling for including some that were more than sky high. I still managed to pick up a couple Buck knives as well as a couple other brands that I found a good deal on. It was much busier with Leroy, Joe, and Bruce not being able to stop and talk very long before they had customers to stop and answer questions to or to sell a knife or two. Alot of Randall's, Ruana's and other great quality stuff and lots of not so great. I took a different vehicle today thinking the camera was in the console and soon realized I did not have the camera so no pictures at the show.

Here is a few pictures of my spoils as well as a list with what I paid for each.

Buck BCCI silver belt buckle $65.00
Buck Vanguard with elk handle scales & elk cutout signed by Chuck and CJ in wooden display case $40.00
Buck 112 Founders addition with the Buck Knives circular tang stamp in black case with brown leather sheath $22.50
Buck 110 Custom by Leroy Reimer with Armadillo and turquoise scales and 154cm blade $145.00
Buck 116 Caper build out with Cherrywood handles NIB $45.00
Buck 186 Take-apart 2 blade custom by Joe Houser with gold nitrate coating on 1 blade in black Buck Limited Edition box. $200
Buck 889 Strider black folder NIB with special tang stamp from Joe Houser $50.00
Buck 560 XLTI NIB with papers and sheath $40.00
Buck 110 Stag Damascus NIB with brown leather sheath and all papers. $120.00
Al Mar Shugato #4001 $150.00
Case Canoe 1977 Blue scroll stag $40.00

They are not for sale. This is just what I got them for at the show.

Make sure you scroll down to the very bottom to read the final comments.

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Just kidding on the prices I paid for these. I did not get them anywhere near that cheap. I will keep the actual price I paid to myself for now.
 
Quite a haul, Gedlicks!

I saw quite a few people walk by, loaded to the gunwales with knives!!:D

I am expecting help with my iPad pics later today. Meantime, I thought I'd post scans of my acquisitions. Most of these were taken in trade, as I am saving up money for the next (what else?) Barlow order!

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Dale Vincent (Orvet) is a moderator on another site, and an old friend, and I have watched him develop his skills as a knife technician. He did a beautiful job putting bone handles on this 8OT! Thanks, Dale!!

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Nicely made at Bertram Cutlery, this Hen and Rooster has elements of modern and traditional cutlery.

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How can I pass up a virtually mint Schrade Cut Co Barlow, from a famous collection that was sold 2 years ago?? "Crispy" is the word for this knife!!

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Two TL-29s, a Schrade Cut Co, military issue, and a civilian Case Tested in pretty decent condition.

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3 Hawkbills, showing how the blade shapes can vary. A Blish, Mize and Silliman, a Case XX, USA, and an OVB. The OVB is a heavy-duty monster!

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In this picture, we see a cool Saynor pruner with a butt cap, Horn handles, and a neat flat profile and bolster.
And finally, with the Saynor, an inexpensive but much-valued gift from one of our brethren here, an Aitor/Castor. I will let him identify himself here if he chooses (Please!)
I almost rebuffed this gift, thinking it was a modern type folder in its box. I can be a fool sometimes (as can we all probably!).
I would have missed this loverly little leaf-bladed slicer!
I apologize for the insult, and thank you profoundly sir!!

It was indeed a pleasure to meet Derrick and his beautiful family!
And an honor!
 
Great stuff, Charlie! I love the old Schrade Barlow... just awesome. Dale did a great job on the 8OT as well. I sure did miss seeing both of you at the show, but I'll be back!
 
Fantastic stuff, Charlie!! The Saynor and Barlow ring my bell! I like the trade beads too. Thanks for sharing and looking forward to whats on you ipad:D
 
Wow, Charlie, that Hen and Rooster is fantastic! The Schrade Barlow ain't so shabby either...
 
Very nice haul, Charlie! That Barlow jigging is what handle dreams are made of.:thumbup:
 
waynorth said:
In this picture, we see a cool Saynor pruner with a butt cap, Horn handles, and a neat flat profile and bolster.
And finally, with the Saynor, an inexpensive but much-valued gift from one of our brethren here, an Aitor/Castor. I will let him identify himself here if he chooses (Please!)
I almost rebuffed this gift, thinking it was a modern type folder in its box. I can be a fool sometimes (as can we all probably!).
I would have missed this loverly little leaf-bladed slicer!
I apologize for the insult, and thank you profoundly sir!!
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:D No insult taken, Charlie. Use it in good health!

That Saynor is a handsome thing, too -- a little shorter than most ettrick frames, isn't it?

Good to see you again, looks like you had a pretty good time!
--Mark
 
Wow- I am awY from home right now- sitting having breakfast - DROOLING - not at the food either!

Charlie- stunning Barlow- I'm not too sure how I could hold myself back from showing my excitement scoring a knife of such beauty and high calibre! It's great seeing everyone's comments on this show- one day I MUST get there!

Thank you everyone for posting - can't wait for more photos.
 
Awesome show, again, as usual! My bag o'loot take-away was smaller than past years; only snagged 10 or 11 Randall Made knives, and a smallish Byrd folder from the Spyderco table. It was fun to see old friends and make new ones too. Good seeing you Charlie, it looks like you scored some nice loot too. :)
 
Ha Ha - only 10 or 11 Randall made knives!!
That's a big bag in my books! But as they say - Pics or it didn't happen!!!!!
:D:D
 
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