Blade Show

Uncle Buck · June 06, 2015, 05:41:00 PM

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

kbaknife · June 09, 2015, 08:53:00 AM

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

Lin Rhea · June 09, 2015, 10:42:00 AM

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 · June 09, 2015, 11:05:00 AM

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 · June 09, 2015, 07:06:00 PM

Run!!!!!!

Lin Rhea · June 10, 2015, 08:15:00 AM

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 · June 10, 2015, 09:01:00 AM

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 · June 10, 2015, 11:28:00 AM

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 · June 10, 2015, 08:28:00 PM

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 · June 10, 2015, 08:58:00 PM

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

KSCATTRAPR · June 10, 2015, 10:41:00 PM

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 · June 11, 2015, 03:25:00 PM

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 · June 11, 2015, 06:09:00 PM

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

Uncle Buck · June 12, 2015, 06:55:00 AM

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 · June 15, 2015, 04:00:00 PM

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