Blade Show

[Uncle Buck]

Just got back from the Blade Show. The crowd seemed like the biggest in years. The knives were fantastic. Always a great time.

[kbaknife]

If you have a bad time at Blade - you probably have a bad time at home.

[Lin Rhea]

I just got back myself. Well, last evening. I have some pictures but am not sure its ok to post them. However I did see a lot of TG members there. It was a great show.

Kay and I really enjoyed having dinner with you Karl.  

[Lin Rhea]

Anyone know this character? He came to my table and grabbed up my hunting sword and started talking like a pirate.
   

What a great time! It was great to see you Ray.

These are all traditional bow hunters. Karl Andersen, your truly, and Bobby Matherly.
   

[kbaknife]

Run!!!!!!

[Lin Rhea]

Another shot of my table along with a couple neighbors. Karl Andersen and Brion Tomberlin.

 

This who makes me a better man. My wife Kay, helping me greet my visitors.
   

Our friend in common, Ron Swartz of KME Sharpeners was set up helping folks get things sharp. Here he's showing me the new feature of the sharpening system for getting the convex edge polished and sharp.
   

[Steve Nuckels]

Lin, it was great to finally meet you Mrs. Rhea & Karl.  It was my first time at the Blade Show and a great experience.

Your work is exceptional, I could not fully appreciate  
the quality until seeing it and handling the knives.

Your a Master of the craft IMHO

Thanks for taking the time to critique my knife,it was very helpful.

Steve
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Member, W.F. Moran Jr. Foundation
ABS AP

[Lin Rhea]

Thank you Steve. It was my pleasure.

This is a knife I purchased for my collection. From Claude Bouchonville of Belgium. I've admired his work for some time and wanted one of his creations.
   
   

[Steve Nuckels]

Lin, after re-reading my post it sounds like I did not know your a Master Smith.  I meant to say your a accomplished Master Smith!

That sounds better!  No disrespect intended.

Steve
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Potomac Forge
Member, W.F. Moran Jr. Foundation
ABS AP

[Lin Rhea]

Steve! No offense taken my friend! Thank you! I wish we had had more time to visit.

[KSCATTRAPR]

One of these days I will make it to one of these. Sure looks like a good time and it would be a blast to see all the knives and makers. Thanks for posting the pictures.

[rjackson]

Lin, it was a honor to meet you at the blade show. I must say your knives are a true work of art. Next time I go it will be longer than for one day. Wish I could have got back with you, to talk more.

Good Hunting,
Randy

[Lin Rhea]

It was my pleasure Randy! Making friends is the best part of the show!

[Uncle Buck]

Randy, I live 30 minutes from the show. You are welcome to crash at my place next year if you want to stay an extra day.

[rjackson]

Thanks for the offer Uncle Buck.  I will take you up on that next year.I need two days to see it all.

Thanks,
Randy