Enjoy these pictures BLADE staff snapped at the 2011 BLADE Show.
Crowds line the entrance:
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When the doors open, knife fans have fun on the show floor:
Many celebrities attended BLADE Show unannounced and unbilled. Not the Gunny, though. You'd recognize him anywhere:
Knife stars of the political world attended, too. Here's New Hampshire Rep. Jenn Coffey, a champion of knife rights. Her knife preemption bill was signed into New Hampshire law just before BLADE Show:
Attendees also attended seminars and demonstrations:
Before you knew it, they were passing out Knife of the Year Awards:
Other great prizes were distributed, too. Patrick Burns won a free trip to the show, courtesy of KnifeBroker.com:
Sometimes, a professional photo of a knife is worth going to the show alone. Eric Eggley worked hard throughout the show:
The banquet was the centerpiece of the show. The movers and shakers of the knife industry spoke and were recognized for their achievements. For a complete list of winners, click here:
