Apparently one of our favorite knife actors of all time, Paul Hogan, he of Crocodile Dundee fame, cannot leave his native Australia until he pays his taxes. According to Colin Cowherd of ESPN, Hogan was recently detained in Australia and told he could not leave the country until he pays about $36 MILLION (I don’t know what that is in Aussie currency but I’m sure it’s a bunch).
It appears the Aussie tax types have tied Hogan’s kangaroo down.
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Just a friendly reminder that the 41st Knife Makers Guild Show is coming up soon (just 3 weeks away) September 17-19, at the Seelbach Hotel in Louisville, KY. This has always been one of the premier knife shows to attend. I will be there and I am looking forward to seeing all of you there! Be safe in your travels!
With The Expendables leading in box office receipts for the second weekend in a row, the current issue of the November BLADE with Gil Hibben’s knife for Sly Stallone in the movie on the cover is no doubt flying off newsstands.
Linda Hibben told me she, Gil and Mike went to see the movie and, of course, really enjoyed it. (What’s not to like with Gil’s knives in it?) She also said Gil received recognition for the knife in the credits at the end of the movie, which is somewhat unusual these days as most movies no longer give such credit to knifemakers and/or knife companies for their knives. Apparently, the main reason for that is all the royalties movie production companies can make off knife reproductions these days.
Linda also said if the movie makes a pre-set amount of money, there will probably be a sequel. The way things are looking in the movie’s box-office performance so far, chances look good that pre-set amount will be met.
Recorded on August 21, 2010 using a Flip Video camcorder.
Created on August 21, 2010 using FlipShare.
To My Knife Showcase Friends,
Since Knife Showcase launched earlier this week, I’ve received many questions and requests regarding the site. I want to let everyone know that I will respond to you. I’m running a bit behind due to the volume of messages, but that doesn’t mean your questions are any less important. I’m committed to giving you the best experience and I will get back to you.
Stay sharp, Edgencia!
Ben
