Joe is right about going to the blade show. After 30 plus years of gun shows it is time for me to see the blade show,and visit with Randall collectors. Thanks everyone for the pictures. Walt RKS#5924
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Walter Horn RKCC#CM-012 RKS#5924
Whole different ball game, gun shows vs knife shows. JMO. The sellers are a whole different breed and welcome you to pick up the knife, handle it and see how it feels. I've NEVER had that happen at any gun show. If there is any knife show to go to, "The Blade Show" is the one. I believe you would thoroughly enjoy yourself. This years show was a winner, for sure. Can't wait till next year.
i used to go fairly regularly when i could get free VIP passes...haven't been in the last 5yrs i guess, probably longer since Ken Warner was still involved in Blackjack knives and we chatted while he sliced paper effortlessly with his knives...very congenial crowd, very congenial makers happy to allow you to do detailed handling and inspection of what they make, as they understand it's all how it feels in the hand...truthfully, i never spend much time looking at anything locked up in a display case....
Some of the very best knives already shown here; so I wish to put at your evidence something I looked at for my real first time. Off course it wasn't cheap! Try to look at its price! Enjoy!