Had a great time yesterday. This was my first knife show and it was a little overwhelming. So many knives. So much handle material. Too much to be able to focus on anything.
The AC in the exhibition hall was a little lackluster and I battled a fatty headache all day(Atlanta traffic will do that to you) but I'm very glad I went. There wasn't a huge kitchen knife presence, but still some stunning pieces from familiar faces.
A quick summary:
I met David Lisch. Super nice guy who looks just like he does in that commercial. I wish I had the money to buy one of his knives at the show. I'm a big fan of his damascus and the integral bolster work. Killer handles too I might add.....
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Got to meet The Takeda crew. They were stoked when I pulled out my Mike Henry rehandled monster gyuto.
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Mr. Rader's table and the man himself. So cool to finally meet the guy.
I got to meet Bill Burke and handle(for the 1st time ever) some of his work. I've always been a big fan of his work from pictures they are even more impressive in person. He had some things at his table and a couple more on display at the Takefu Steel table. One of these days I'll own something made by you Bill!
Murray Carter was there and I went to his table in hopes of talking to him. Some local friend of his was kind of running interference and pushing hard for sales so I didn't get the opportunity. I was a little irked.
The guy tried to explain what a clad blade was-thanks!
Didn't fathom how a cook like myself could not currently own a Carter.
All I wanted to do was meet Murray and shake his hand and say "big fan".
Saw David Broadwell.
Saw Quentin Middleton and pulled him aside to chat for a few. He had a sexy little petty on him that is the best thing I've seen from him yet. I hope to hook up with him sometime this summer.
I also met Daveb and his nephew. It's always cool to meet up with any forum guys.
Saw some other kitchen knives that looked promising and made a few new connections. Hopefully I can share some more later.
Finished the day off at the Japanese sword demonstration. It was really well done and quite informative.
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