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!
The 2nd Annual GATHERING of the Usual Suspect Network
Its not a knife show. Its not an industry trade show. It’s not a 9 to 5 stroll through a bunch of crowded aisles filled with tables and people that you don’t know. Its a huge family reunion with family members who you’ve personally chosen to call you own. There will be no strangers at The Gathering. Just hundreds of your closest friends and chosen family.
Expendable Continues to Excel
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.
Mcnees Custom Knives Chopper Proto 2
Recorded on August 21, 2010 using a Flip Video camcorder.
Mcnees Custom Knives Chopper Proto
Created on August 21, 2010 using FlipShare.
Your Knife Showcase Questions/Requests
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
spirit of steel knife show
This show is a homecoming for us–we attended some great shows at this hotel back when it was the Hyatt-Regency, and Knoxville was home to several Blade Shows when we were producing that show. The Marriott is next door to the Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame, and convenient to the National Knife Museum, the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. It is a convenient location with a 1 day drive of over 60% of the nation’s population.
Booths available or manufacturers. Handmade section. Door prizes.
Join Gary Blanchard, Gil Hibben, Great Eastern Knives, Blue Ridge Knives, the National Knife Collectors Association, J. Bruce Voyles, Auctioneers, Jim Sargent, Les Robertson, Bob Neal and hundreds more exhibitors at this New show in a long enjoyed location.
Also Usual Suspect Network members and NKCA members admitted with special discounts.
plus any Police, Fire, EMT, or U. S. Military FREE with valid ID.
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