Helping with the table for Gayle Bradley.

Birthday Wishes to A. G. Russell

From Nick Trbovich, Jr. President and CEO Ontario Knife Co., Chairman and CEO Queen Cutlery

There is a story behind the story of this impressive A. G. Russell 2008 Knife Event. Last night I was privileged to be among those attending a packed banquet hall for dinner that (unbeknown to A. G.) turned into a very well planned and orchestrated tribute/roast and birthday celebration for A. G. who will be turning 75 years young on August 27th.

Among the evening tributes was an entertaining video presentation partially narrated by A. G.’s grandson. I hope that the video will be downloaded to the internet so that everyone can get a glimpse of it. Several friends and cutlery titans told stories that all shared a common theme which can best be summarized by B. R. Hughes who stated…”NO single person in the world of cutlery has done more for the cutlery world than A. G. Russell.”

The show has been excellent and I too have been impressed with its organization and hospitality. Goldie, Kim, Debbie, Susan and the entire A. G. Russell team has truly outdone themselves.

I highly reccommend that if you are within 100 miles of Rogers, Arkansas…GET IN YOUR CAR NOW! You will not be dissappointed. The show is open until 4pm.

If you are unable to attend and would like to extend your birthday wishes to A. G. or share an A. G. story (we heard quite a few last night),… Please blog on.

Great Knife Repairman. We send our Hen & Rooster to him to fix.

The show was great for a first time show. It does have a lot of potential to be a great show. I made several contacts in the midwest that I didn’t have. Everyone seemed really happy with our product for the ones that had not seen us yet. I will be back next year and hope you do the same.

Ryan Daniels

Great Eastern Cutlery, Sales Manager

740-418-0142

http://www.greateasterncutlery.net

I’ve had a great time here in Rogers, AR helping to celebrate A.G.’s 75th. Met a lot of loyal LEATHERMAN users and signed lots of LEATHERMAN tools! Thanks and looking forward to seeing you again one of these days.

The Grand Wizard of Knives has done it again! The Grand Wizard with his faithful guide, Goldie has pulled off a feat of magic!

I was called on to appear at the show on short notice. No telling what ill fate would befall you if you failed to heed the wizard’s request. All kidding aside, the show is well done and will continue as a great success. The cameraderie and some of the old faces are very reminiscent of Kansas City.

I’ll be back next year!

Bill Davis at his Booth

Bill and Wilma talking to Cliff Lacey.