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Title: Canadian Knifemakers Guild Show Knives
Post by: Emmons on March 08, 2012, 08:40:00 PM
Hello All,

This weekend is the annual Canadian Knifemakers Show, where members of the guld can display and sell their knives.  It is the largest show in Canada, but small compared to many of the shows in the US.

I have a couple of orders to finish up next week, then I will be taking a break from knifemaking.  Perparing for this show has burnt me out.  Too many late night caused by a demanding day job, large back log of knife orders, and some poor per planning.  I should recover in a week or two.

Here is what I am bring and I hope you all enjoy the photos.

10" Chopper
(http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a222/JPStangs/IMG_3170.jpg)

8" Fighter
(http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a222/JPStangs/IMG_3172.jpg)

6" Recurve Camp
(http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a222/JPStangs/IMG_3176.jpg)

6" Camp
(http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a222/JPStangs/IMG_3179.jpg)

5" Hunter
(http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a222/JPStangs/IMG_3180.jpg)

3-3/4" Hunter
(http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a222/JPStangs/IMG_3183.jpg)

5" Hunter
(http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a222/JPStangs/IMG_3185.jpg)

3-1/2" Hunter
(http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a222/JPStangs/IMG_3187.jpg)

Thank you for looking,

James
Title: Re: Canadian Knifemakers Guild Show Knives
Post by: Montauks on March 08, 2012, 09:01:00 PM
Wow! very nice, you should do well
Title: Re: Canadian Knifemakers Guild Show Knives
Post by: David Yukon on March 08, 2012, 11:57:00 PM
I love the second last and the first one!! Nice work!
Title: Re: Canadian Knifemakers Guild Show Knives
Post by: kbaknife on March 09, 2012, 08:01:00 AM
I think you should do very well.
That is an awesome line up right there.
Title: Re: Canadian Knifemakers Guild Show Knives
Post by: Kevin Evans on March 09, 2012, 09:33:00 AM
James those are nice,what a great line up.
don't even know which one I would pick.
Just outstanding!
Title: Re: Canadian Knifemakers Guild Show Knives
Post by: Ric O'Shay on March 09, 2012, 11:21:00 AM
Wow! The 5" and 3 1/2" hunters really caught my attention. However, all are extremely nice..   :thumbsup:  

Danny
Title: Re: Canadian Knifemakers Guild Show Knives
Post by: gables on March 09, 2012, 12:54:00 PM
All beautifully done. Great designs, super clean and consistent!
Title: Re: Canadian Knifemakers Guild Show Knives
Post by: Emmons on March 09, 2012, 03:18:00 PM
Thank you for the nice comments everyone.  Here is one more the will be on my table.

(http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a222/JPStangs/IMG_3188.jpg)
Title: Re: Canadian Knifemakers Guild Show Knives
Post by: GWV on March 09, 2012, 07:49:00 PM
Beautiful!!!
Title: Re: Canadian Knifemakers Guild Show Knives
Post by: oldpaths on March 09, 2012, 08:15:00 PM
You better bring some paper towels to wipe the slobber off your table!! Those are nice  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Canadian Knifemakers Guild Show Knives
Post by: skullworks on March 12, 2012, 06:54:00 AM
All kinds of awesomeness!!!
Title: Re: Canadian Knifemakers Guild Show Knives
Post by: Emmons on March 12, 2012, 10:04:00 AM
Thank you everyone,

It was a great show.  Next year I need to get the word out soon, so hopefully some of you Tradgang guys can come.

This was my first show and I am a bit overwhelmed.  It was great talking with the collectors and other makers.  I about lost it when they annouced my name for the best hunter (5" hunter above), then again for the best fixed blade (8" Fighter).  Now I have been re-energized and feel the many hours in making these knive has been worth it to me.

Thank you all again,

James
Title: Re: Canadian Knifemakers Guild Show Knives
Post by: Lin Rhea on March 12, 2012, 12:13:00 PM
Congratulations James! You are doing some great work and it really is nice to see you get credit for it.
Title: Re: Canadian Knifemakers Guild Show Knives
Post by: Hopewell Tom on March 27, 2012, 07:01:00 PM
James, man! fellow Canadian. Well done.
But you're going to take a break. No doubt well earned, but...
That 5" Hunter is going to be on my mind for a bit. I'm saving for a Randall 25 5 but that knife(or one like it) could change my mind. Should I PM you for a price check? Can't be in a hurry as there's a new bow on the way, but I'd like to begin the conversation.
Just read your last post! No doubt best hunter!
Way to go.
Title: Re: Canadian Knifemakers Guild Show Knives
Post by: LYONEL on March 28, 2012, 09:46:00 AM
Fantastic looking knives, Are you planning on selling any of them?
Title: Re: Canadian Knifemakers Guild Show Knives
Post by: LYONEL on March 28, 2012, 09:48:00 AM
Fantastic looking knives, Are you planning on selling any of them?
Title: Re: Canadian Knifemakers Guild Show Knives
Post by: Bill Turner on March 28, 2012, 11:01:00 AM
Great work as usual. The 3 and 3/4" hunter would be my first choice, with the 5" a close second. Congrats on a job well done and the recognition to boot. Well deserved. Goodness, we've got some talented people on this site for sure.