Knife Event Blog

Message from Tim Britton (posted with permission)

debbiem — Thu, 05 Aug 2010 14:02:56 +0000

Debbie:

I have done a lot of shows…..been at our trade since 1972. My wife Deb manages a large high end arts and craft show here in NC and I used to help Tommy McNabb with our NC Custom Knifemakers Guild Show.

You guys need to write the book on putting on a show. The 2010 AG Russell Knife Event is history….and a fun and a successful memory for many of us. It always seemed that there were green shirts everywhere and everyone was cheerful and friendly. Reminds both Deb and me of the early Knifemaker’s Guild shows when we enjoyed fellowship and sharing as much as we did the sales.

The facility is superb and I’m about to conclude that Arkansas folks are mostly just “good people” ! Thanks for helping Deb and I enjoy our working vacation. We appreciate “you guys” and will be looking forward to seeing you again in 2011.

Best personal regards,

Tim & Deb Britton

R. Lee Ermey with Don Hethcoat handmade knife

debbiem — Wed, 04 Aug 2010 16:53:28 +0000

Don Hethcoat presented Gunny with a handmade knife in recognition of his ongoing support of the Wounded Warrior Project.

A note from Missy at CAS Hanwei (Booth 22)

debbiem — Wed, 04 Aug 2010 13:55:02 +0000

Had a great time AG and team!!! Thanks for allowing us to join you all and can’t wait to do it again in 2011!
I went home with all kinds of souvenirs from the show!!! (Picture attached!)

I appreciate you all very much!

Missy (Cas Hanwei)

Interview with Joel Chamblin

stephenp — Tue, 03 Aug 2010 13:55:58 +0000

2010 is history - 2011 is just beginning

debbiem — Mon, 02 Aug 2010 19:53:13 +0000

After all the preparation by the entire GREEN team, 2010 is fast becoming a memory and we’ll soon begin preparation for the July 29 - 31, 2011 event. Same fantastic facilities in Rogers. Highlights of the 2010 show would certainly have to be the appearances of R. Lee Ermey (Gunny) in the SOG Specialty Knives booth and David Yellowhorse in the Yellowhorse Collectibles booth. A very special THANK YOU to SOG and Richard Harris for making this possible. If you were at the show, I hope you got to see the incredible display of miniature knives that Tom and Gwen Guinn hauled in from California. I was able to meet several established knifemakers, suppliers and manufacturers that were new to our event and I hope they had a successful show and will return next year. Also, in the Spyderco booth for the first time were the owners! - Sal and Gail Glesser. Another special thanks to our exhibitors who come back year after year. We’re always happy to see you again. Our longtime photographer and friend Jim Weyer and his wife Louise stepped in this year to take photos and we certainly appreciate their efforts on short notice. We had positive responses about Whole Hog BBQ. I’m sorry that the cooler temperatures I had ordered for Saturday did not prevail, but with the fans blowing and underneath the big top, it was bearable! Thanks to all door prize contributors. The recipients of the door prizes were thrilled. For all exhibitors that gave the staff the big thumbs up, THANK YOU! It means a lot to us to know we are making your experience a good one. And, last but certainly not least, THANKS to all of the customers who come from far and wide, who not only support our exhibitors, but take the time to come over and talk to us. It is very nice to meet you and we hope to see you again soon. We appreciate everyone involved. ~~~Debbie

Interview with David Yellowhorse

stephenp — Mon, 02 Aug 2010 15:19:55 +0000

Interview with Wayne Jarrett

stephenp — Mon, 02 Aug 2010 15:08:04 +0000

Interview with Devin Thomas

stephenp — Mon, 02 Aug 2010 15:05:36 +0000

Interview with Stan Onggowijaya

stephenp — Mon, 02 Aug 2010 15:04:37 +0000

Interview with Billy Mace and Beverly Imel

stephenp — Mon, 02 Aug 2010 15:03:32 +0000

Hello from Austrailia, Michael Campbell

ag4 — Sun, 01 Aug 2010 19:38:19 +0000

Hi, there I am attending the AG Russell Knife Show in Rogers Arkansas US of A. I have had a great time in Rogers. I have met some really fine people and talked knives for the last three days. Yep I’m a knife nut but there’s lots of us!

Knife show - fun

ag4 — Sun, 01 Aug 2010 15:53:07 +0000

David here,

I’ve had a great time at the show this weekend, Talking and meeting many interesting people from this show.

Will be back for sure.

Special thanks to all the staff at AG’s . They did such a great job with the show.

Happy collecting,

David Yellowhorse Navajoland, AZ.

Some makers come prepared!

susanw — Sun, 01 Aug 2010 14:51:58 +0000

Signing up for a prize!

susanw — Sat, 31 Jul 2010 20:43:19 +0000

Ray Smith and Pete Truncali

susanw — Sat, 31 Jul 2010 20:42:26 +0000

Tim Britton

susanw — Sat, 31 Jul 2010 20:41:19 +0000

Wood Lab

susanw — Sat, 31 Jul 2010 20:07:54 +0000

Michael Balaskovitz with his assistant Audrey

Jim Weyer in Studio

susanw — Sat, 31 Jul 2010 20:06:21 +0000

Jim Weyer

susanw — Sat, 31 Jul 2010 20:05:47 +0000

Jim with Bob Cumming

James Poplin speaking with Aldo Bruno, NJ Steel Baron

susanw — Sat, 31 Jul 2010 20:04:36 +0000

Pop’s Knife Supply Co.

Gary Crowder

susanw — Sat, 31 Jul 2010 20:03:17 +0000

Don Polzien

susanw — Sat, 31 Jul 2010 20:02:36 +0000

Don Hethcoat

susanw — Sat, 31 Jul 2010 20:01:20 +0000

David Yellowhorse in the Richard Harris Yellowhorse Collectibles booth

susanw — Sat, 31 Jul 2010 19:52:45 +0000

David showing his inlay techniques.

Craig Ficklin of Benchmade

susanw — Sat, 31 Jul 2010 19:51:33 +0000

Bill Post

susanw — Sat, 31 Jul 2010 19:50:46 +0000

Leatherman Tools

susanw — Sat, 31 Jul 2010 19:08:40 +0000

Tim Locker showing Leatherman products

Tom and Susie Durham

susanw — Sat, 31 Jul 2010 18:56:34 +0000

Steve Myers

susanw — Sat, 31 Jul 2010 18:55:26 +0000

Willy Heibl

susanw — Sat, 31 Jul 2010 18:51:29 +0000

The Art of Lone Wolf

R. Lee Ermey in the SOG booth

susanw — Sat, 31 Jul 2010 18:44:15 +0000

R Lee Ermey

The NWA Marine Corps League, Lewis D Kaslow’s Commandant presented R Lee with a letter of thanks.

Pete and Judy Moon

susanw — Sat, 31 Jul 2010 18:05:37 +0000

Kershaw

susanw — Sat, 31 Jul 2010 18:04:07 +0000

Luke Berger helps customers

Paul LeBatard

susanw — Sat, 31 Jul 2010 17:40:24 +0000

Ka-Bar Knives

susanw — Sat, 31 Jul 2010 17:38:59 +0000

Kim Johnson

Kershaw Knives

susanw — Sat, 31 Jul 2010 17:38:16 +0000

Thomas Welk and Luke Berger helping customers with knives from Kershaw.

Great Eastern Cutlery

susanw — Sat, 31 Jul 2010 17:04:21 +0000

Ken Daniels talks with a customer.

Hallmark Cutlery

susanw — Sat, 31 Jul 2010 17:03:11 +0000

Jessica Hall of Hallmark Cutlery

Jarrett Knives

susanw — Sat, 31 Jul 2010 17:02:15 +0000

Okleshen

susanw — Sat, 31 Jul 2010 17:01:22 +0000

Henry and Marilyn Okleshen

R Lee Ermey

susanw — Sat, 31 Jul 2010 16:58:56 +0000

Mr Ermey got playful with one of our Staff Members!

Al Mar Knives

susanw — Sat, 31 Jul 2010 16:56:31 +0000

Gary Fadden shows knives to customers at the show.

Stice Handmade Knives

susanw — Sat, 31 Jul 2010 16:55:10 +0000

Douglas Stice

CKCA

susanw — Sat, 31 Jul 2010 16:51:30 +0000

Barry and Kevin

Dave Darpinian

susanw — Sat, 31 Jul 2010 16:42:42 +0000

Dave showing his fine knives.

Fine Turnage Productions

susanw — Sat, 31 Jul 2010 16:40:56 +0000

Charles Turnage

Spyderco

susanw — Sat, 31 Jul 2010 15:42:15 +0000

Gail Glesser helps customers.

CAS Hanwei

susanw — Sat, 31 Jul 2010 15:39:56 +0000

Krista and Missy manning the booth.

Cumming Handmade Knives

susanw — Sat, 31 Jul 2010 15:36:50 +0000

Bob Cumming

A G and Roy Huntington, Editor American Handgunner

susanw — Sat, 31 Jul 2010 15:35:31 +0000

AG and Roy relaxing for a few minutes

Phil Hartman of Masecraft Supply

susanw — Sat, 31 Jul 2010 15:03:14 +0000

Phil Hartman of Masecraft Supply Co.

Paul Lusk

susanw — Sat, 31 Jul 2010 15:00:10 +0000

Wilson Knife Supplies

susanw — Sat, 31 Jul 2010 14:54:48 +0000

R W Wilson showing his wares.

Brad Vice

susanw — Sat, 31 Jul 2010 14:52:12 +0000

Brad Vice with Alabama Damascus.

NC Black Co.

susanw — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 22:47:28 +0000

Andrea Kennington and Les Bryant show uses for their silversmith hammers and saws for cutting out inlays for knife handles. They also carry polishing wheels of recycled suit material. Many items for dressing up your knives.

American Knife and Tool Institute Booth

susanw — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 22:04:46 +0000

Rod Bremer, Doug Flagg and Matt Isabel discussing knives in the American Knife and Tool Institute booth.

Steve Dunn

susanw — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 19:40:30 +0000

showing some engraving.

Stan Onggowijaya

susanw — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 19:07:30 +0000

Busse Co.

susanw — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 19:05:30 +0000

The guys with Busse Co. sets up their booth.

Rusty Preston

susanw — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 19:03:22 +0000

John Bardsley

susanw — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 19:01:18 +0000

Jerry Fisk

susanw — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 18:57:57 +0000

“The Gunny”

ag4 — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 18:56:03 +0000

“The Gunny” is in the HOUSE!!!!! SOG is thrilled to have R. Lee Ermey, The Gunny, at the SOG booth today and tomorrow. Plan to drop on by for a handshake, autographed photo of The Gunny and a great opportunity to purchase a new favorite SOG from AG Russell. Hoorah!!!!

James Scroggs

susanw — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 18:53:59 +0000

James talking with a customer.

Fred Durio

susanw — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 18:47:25 +0000

Devin Thomas

susanw — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 18:46:26 +0000

Charles and Courtney Turnage

susanw — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 18:45:09 +0000

Fine handle materials.

Busse Combat Knife Co

susanw — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 18:07:24 +0000

Bob Dozier and Dan Weidner of Boker USA

susanw — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 18:06:06 +0000

Jim Crowell

susanw — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 18:00:31 +0000

R Lee Ermey

susanw — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 17:59:38 +0000

R Lee Ermey speaking to Don Hethcoat, NM knifemaker and fellow Vietnam vet.

Knifemakers

susanw — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 17:57:23 +0000

Knife Makers getting their tables set up for the show.

Bill Davis

susanw — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 17:56:14 +0000

A. G. talks to a young knife fan.

susanw — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 17:55:32 +0000

Billy Mace and Beverly Imel

susanw — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 17:52:21 +0000

A. G. and Bob Taylor

susanw — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 17:47:25 +0000

Bob Taylor sets up Queen/Ontario (booth 14)

Bill Raczkowski - Category Manager, Gerber Knives

ag4 — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 17:26:13 +0000

Come by booth #4 to check out new 2010 knives from Gerber.

BBQ on the lawn at A.G. Russell

debbiem — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 21:55:16 +0000

Goldie wanted to choose an informal setting for our Saturday night event and just call it a BBQ and Bull Session, but instead of all beef, we chose Whole HOG Cafe (our SEC affiliation aside!) because of their award winning BBQ! Listed in Fodor’s Travel Guide as a ‘don’t miss in Arkansas’, we’re going to have delicious world champion BBQ brisket and pork, beans, potato salad and cole slaw and a brownie for dessert. The store will be open until 8:30 p.m. and we’re planning on doing a lot of visiting. Tickets on sale now for $16.00 each. Don’t worry, we won’t call THE HOGS..too much.. ~~Debbie

Our exhibitors are so generous!

debbiem — Thu, 22 Jul 2010 13:59:13 +0000

For an up-to-date listing of items donated for door prizes, log on to http://www.knifeevent.com and click to the DOOR PRIZES link. We have 2 or 3 items not listed yet, but will be by the end of this week. Not sure what will come out of the A.G. Russell vault (AG won’t let me have the key!), but we will have a few items to offer as well! THANKS SO MUCH TO OUR EXHIBITORS FOR THEIR GENEROSITY! ~~~Debbie

If you don’t get our weekly emails….

debbiem — Wed, 21 Jul 2010 22:04:52 +0000

….then you should sign up for them so you’d already have this info:

BREAKING NEWS: We’ve just been informed by SOG Specialty Knives, that their official spokesperson, R. Lee Ermey (Gunny) is scheduled to appear in their booth on Friday, 7/30 and for a limited time on Saturday. A decorated veteran of the Vietnam War (U.S.M.C.) this actor of film and television (Mail Call and Lock N’ Load with R. Lee Ermey on the History Channel), will be available to talk SOG knives and sign autographs. Make plans to stop by the SOG booth. You don’t want to miss it!

“OORAH” - can I say that without getting in trouble by Gunny? — we’ll see. ~~Debbie

David Yellowhorse will be in the Yellowhorse Collectibles booth!

debbiem — Wed, 21 Jul 2010 20:08:56 +0000

I’ve just heard that despite his busy schedule, David Yellowhorse will make an appearance at our event courtesy of Dick Harris with Yellowhorse Collectibles. While we’ve known and worked with David directly and via several manufacturers for many years, this will be his first time to our event and that makes many of our customers very happy! Make plans to stop to visit with David and his wife Yasbah. ~~~Debbie

Email from a very pleased exhibitor (2009)

debbiem — Tue, 20 Jul 2010 19:53:22 +0000

Posted with permission. Not to blow our horn, toot-toot! Thanks Mike for letting me share and I hope you don’t mind I took the liberty to BOLD the important part (to me!). ~~Debbie

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From: “Mike Malosh”
Date: July 28, 2009 1:38:20 PM CDT
To:
Subject: AG Russell knife event 2009

Mr. Russell,

I am writing this from work and apologize for not writing from home, I hope it doesn’t seem impersonal.

Having just returned from your knife event this weekend I wanted to drop a line and say that I was very impressed by it all. I have been to 3 Blade shows as a customer and I wasn’t as impressed with the Blade show as I was at your show. I am a part time maker (I make Scagel style knives) and was at table K2. The promotion you did was top notch as all my customers knew about the show and knew I was going to be there without me telling them. I brought 15 knives, five of these were a delivery, but the remaining 10 were sold by 12:30 Friday when the VIP’s were let in. I could not be happier with the staff you had as they were very accommodating and courteous. This is what I would call a KNIFE EVENT! My customers were more than impressed that there were not any items that they could see that was not knife related. For me it was worth the 14 hour drive one way.
Thank you for starting this show; I will be there next year as I paid my deposit before the show ended.

Thanks again!

Mike Malosh

10 Days and really counting down!

debbiem — Tue, 20 Jul 2010 15:05:02 +0000

My how 63 days fly by when you’re having fun!! The whole AG Russell team is in high gear in preparation for the Knife Event. I do need to announce that our principal photographer, Jim Weyer, will be filling in this year for Chuck Ward. We look forward to having Chuck and Mary back in 2011. I think Jim and Louise are going to be very impressed with our 3 year old show. More, later!!! ~~Debbie

73 days and we’re all counting down!

debbiem — Wed, 19 May 2010 13:30:16 +0000

Over 100 knifemakers, 17 manufacturers (new this year- Gerber and Busse Combat Knife Co.), 12 suppliers, 4 dealers, an incredible miniatures collection and a Javanese Keris collection, there is bound to be something for everyone. A few tables are left but we’ve sold out of booth space. American Knife and Tool Institute and Custom Knife Collector’s Association will have a presence at the event as well. Because of the ad on the back cover of Blade Magazine, I’ve spoken to a lot of nice people from around the country who are planning to make it to the event in July. Hope you’re planning to be here too! More details will follow.. ~~~Debbie

Knifemakers who have signed up for 2010 Event!

susanw — Fri, 31 Jul 2009 17:36:36 +0000

Rick Browne, Bob Cumming, Jesse W. Davis, Bob Merz, Keith Murr, John Perry, Brion Tomberlin, Curtis Wilson.

Other makers have been marked by their images.

Suppliers sign up for 2010 Event!

susanw — Fri, 31 Jul 2009 17:24:50 +0000

These suppliers have signed up for the 2010 Event.

Alabama Damascus Steel

Wood Lab

Ankrom Exotics

Green River Leather

Devin Thomas Damascus

R.W. Wilson Supplies

Interview with Guy Ward

stephenp — Sun, 26 Jul 2009 18:51:39 +0000

An interview with customer Guy Ward from San Diego, CA.

Steve Schwarzer

susanw — Sun, 26 Jul 2009 18:49:11 +0000

advertising - recommending new book from Thomas H. Keith “SEAL WARRIOR” available at most major book stores.

Shots of the Crowd.

susanw — Sun, 26 Jul 2009 18:37:35 +0000

People talking at the Friday night meet and greet.

susanw — Sun, 26 Jul 2009 17:49:47 +0000

Tom Krein

susanw — Sun, 26 Jul 2009 17:26:51 +0000

Tom Krein (reddish brown shirt) talks to Tom Maringer (blue shirt).

Bo Elison-sheathmaker

susanw — Sun, 26 Jul 2009 16:46:32 +0000

AKTI talks

susanw — Sun, 26 Jul 2009 16:17:08 +0000

Goldie (President of AKTI), Rod Bremer (on AKTI Board of Regents) and Bill Raczkowski (VP of AKTI) spoke Saturday night about the Customs Laws trying to ban some pocket knives and how it is good for all manufacturers to show solidarity to protect the rights of companies and individuals to make and carry knives.

Jody Muller

susanw — Sun, 26 Jul 2009 14:57:39 +0000

Checking out the show.

Jim Crowell

susanw — Sat, 25 Jul 2009 22:18:19 +0000

Showing knives to customers.

Goldie Russell

susanw — Sat, 25 Jul 2009 22:14:52 +0000

Goldie with VIP Rick McCullough.

WC “Bill” Johnson

susanw — Sat, 25 Jul 2009 22:10:57 +0000

Jerry Halfrich

susanw — Sat, 25 Jul 2009 22:04:06 +0000

Bill Duff

susanw — Sat, 25 Jul 2009 21:57:13 +0000

Bill shows off his collection of miniature knives. They are bought from different knife makers at various shows around the country. He has been collecting these knives since 1975.

Bill Miller

susanw — Sat, 25 Jul 2009 21:56:22 +0000

Bill makes this a family event!

Scott and Craig Steketee

susanw — Sat, 25 Jul 2009 21:43:05 +0000

Michael Balaskovits

susanw — Sat, 25 Jul 2009 21:39:50 +0000

shows some of his handmade jewelry to customer.

Ted Frizzel

susanw — Sat, 25 Jul 2009 21:34:31 +0000

Billy Mace Imel

susanw — Sat, 25 Jul 2009 21:31:57 +0000

Don Hethcoat & Jerry Fisk

susanw — Sat, 25 Jul 2009 21:18:44 +0000

Talking knives.

A. G. Russell

susanw — Sat, 25 Jul 2009 21:15:37 +0000

A. G. talks to some people at the 2009 Knife Event.

Mike Malosh had a successful show!

stephenp — Sat, 25 Jul 2009 21:13:07 +0000

We couldn’t get a picture of Mike before all of his knives sold out! All we have left is this note!

Ray Smith

susanw — Sat, 25 Jul 2009 21:11:20 +0000

Interview with Bill Duff

susanw — Sat, 25 Jul 2009 20:48:43 +0000

Here we talk to Bill Duff about his miniatures.

Bill Duff

Custom Made Knives

2801 Ash St.

Poteau, OK 74953

Al Warren

susanw — Sat, 25 Jul 2009 20:41:03 +0000

Al shows a razor knife to an interested customer.

Interview with Rex Feebus

stephenp — Sat, 25 Jul 2009 20:35:52 +0000

Interview with guest Rex Feebus.

Rick Hill

susanw — Sat, 25 Jul 2009 20:19:38 +0000

J. P. Miller Custom Knives

susanw — Sat, 25 Jul 2009 20:15:17 +0000

J. P. makes handmade knives and sheaths.

Dietmar Kressler

susanw — Sat, 25 Jul 2009 20:00:12 +0000

Dietmar talks to a customer.

John E Spencer

susanw — Sat, 25 Jul 2009 19:53:26 +0000

of Spencer Handmade Knives, Harper, TX.

Jon Moore

susanw — Sat, 25 Jul 2009 19:45:44 +0000

Jon and Melinda Moore showing his knives at the Event.

Mike Olive

susanw — Sat, 25 Jul 2009 19:40:57 +0000

Mike talking with a customer about collecting knives.

Robert Smith

susanw — Sat, 25 Jul 2009 19:27:36 +0000

Robert Smith Custom Knives, showing a customer his damascus knives.

Hog Abrasive

susanw — Sat, 25 Jul 2009 19:24:44 +0000

Scott Kurtz showing off his product.

Doss Sharp and Chase

susanw — Sat, 25 Jul 2009 19:14:37 +0000

Our staff member Chase talks with Doss Sharp (a VIP Guest) about all the knifemakers that came to the Event.

Rod Bremer of CRKT helps out AKTI.

stephenp — Sat, 25 Jul 2009 18:43:01 +0000

Rod Bremer of CRKT makes an announcement about AKTI’s efforts to combat U.S. Customs Pocket Knife grab.

Garry L. Brashears

susanw — Sat, 25 Jul 2009 18:33:46 +0000

Doug and Dianna Casteel Talk about their knives

stephenp — Sat, 25 Jul 2009 18:24:55 +0000

Doug and Dianna Casteel talk about their pink ivory handled knives.

James Scroggs

susanw — Sat, 25 Jul 2009 17:50:52 +0000

James Scroggs talks to a customer.

Doug and Diana Casteel

susanw — Sat, 25 Jul 2009 17:42:27 +0000

Krause Handmade Knives

susanw — Sat, 25 Jul 2009 17:18:06 +0000

Sue and Jim Krause showing their knives to customers.

Jessica with Hallmark Cutlery

susanw — Sat, 25 Jul 2009 17:13:52 +0000

Jessica shows a customer their knives.

Interview with Dennis and Carol Dory

stephenp — Sat, 25 Jul 2009 16:58:56 +0000

An interview with Dennis and Carol Dory - all the way from Lake City, FL.

Thanks for coming to visit us - we hope to see you again next year!

Eddie and Hank Martin

susanw — Sat, 25 Jul 2009 16:41:12 +0000

Bill and Prudence Buxton

susanw — Sat, 25 Jul 2009 16:34:08 +0000

Showing knives to a customer.

Mike McClellan

susanw — Sat, 25 Jul 2009 16:28:38 +0000

Mike talking about collecting knives with a customer.

Steve Rapp

susanw — Sat, 25 Jul 2009 16:24:18 +0000

Steve of Rapp Knives speaks to a customer.

Culpepper Co.

susanw — Sat, 25 Jul 2009 16:01:51 +0000

Leatherworkers. They have interesting change purses made from frogs.

Calvin Robinson

susanw — Sat, 25 Jul 2009 15:42:54 +0000

Calvin and Shelly at their table talking with Davis and Max.

Jerry Fisk

susanw — Sat, 25 Jul 2009 15:36:30 +0000

giving knife information to a customer.

D’Holder

susanw — Sat, 25 Jul 2009 15:34:02 +0000

D’ with his wonderful knives.

Ben Midgley

susanw — Sat, 25 Jul 2009 15:27:16 +0000

Ben shows his fine knives.

Paul Lebatard

susanw — Sat, 25 Jul 2009 15:22:00 +0000

Paul explaining his designs.

Mike Tyre

susanw — Sat, 25 Jul 2009 15:16:56 +0000

Watching the crowd.

Craig Steketee

susanw — Sat, 25 Jul 2009 15:13:18 +0000

Al and Betty Crenshaw

susanw — Sat, 25 Jul 2009 15:09:03 +0000

Al and Betty talk to S. L. Killam.

Josh Mosier

susanw — Sat, 25 Jul 2009 15:02:40 +0000

Josh talking knives with Newt Martin.

Pete Truncali

susanw — Sat, 25 Jul 2009 14:34:58 +0000

talks to Jesse Davis about his knives.

Devin Thomas

susanw — Sat, 25 Jul 2009 14:29:43 +0000

of Devin Thomas Damascus talks with a customer.

Randy Lee

susanw — Sat, 25 Jul 2009 14:26:41 +0000

Here are some shots of his work.

Marvin Solomon

susanw — Sat, 25 Jul 2009 14:17:08 +0000

Marvin is a bladesmith from Ferndale, AR. The moose antler was carved in 4 days.

Ian Van Reenen Custom Knives

susanw — Sat, 25 Jul 2009 14:06:59 +0000

He was born in S. Africa but is now based in Amarillo, TX.

Tom Durham’s Vintage Collection

susanw — Sat, 25 Jul 2009 13:53:13 +0000

Here are cases of fine collectible knives. Tom lives in Springdale, AR.

Brain Coral interview

susanw — Fri, 24 Jul 2009 22:51:51 +0000

Courtney Turnage gives an interview to A. G. Russell staff member.

Al Warren

susanw — Fri, 24 Jul 2009 22:42:51 +0000

Al Warren, knifemaker, with Craig Ficklin an interested customer.

Tad Lynch

susanw — Fri, 24 Jul 2009 22:39:14 +0000

Tad with guest Roy Frost.

Ankrom Exotics

susanw — Fri, 24 Jul 2009 22:35:09 +0000

Pat Ankrom shows fine wood handle materials to customer David Adams.

Gary Hicks

susanw — Fri, 24 Jul 2009 22:30:55 +0000

Gary shows off his knives.

Steve Myers

susanw — Fri, 24 Jul 2009 22:28:44 +0000

Dick Patton

susanw — Fri, 24 Jul 2009 22:25:20 +0000

Custom Knives by Dick Patton

Louis (Ken) Linton

susanw — Fri, 24 Jul 2009 22:18:29 +0000

Ken exhibits his knives.

Larry Page

susanw — Fri, 24 Jul 2009 21:53:23 +0000

Larry and Sherry talking to customers.

Group Shots from all around Knife Event 2009

stephenp — Fri, 24 Jul 2009 21:39:38 +0000

There are a lot of people in these shots - if you see your own picture up there - just post a comment so that we’ll know who it is!

Fine Turnage Productions

susanw — Fri, 24 Jul 2009 21:36:49 +0000

Courtney Turnage and Krystal Simpson showcase unique fossilized brain-coral handle materials.

John Spencer

susanw — Fri, 24 Jul 2009 21:11:18 +0000

John talks to customers Carl Canady & Wayne Davis.

Johnny Stout and Arthur Washburn

susanw — Fri, 24 Jul 2009 21:08:01 +0000

Ben Midgley

susanw — Fri, 24 Jul 2009 21:04:36 +0000

Ben and Ben Jr.

Colton Tippetts

susanw — Fri, 24 Jul 2009 21:00:07 +0000

Colton with VIP Konrad Grumwald

John Weever

susanw — Fri, 24 Jul 2009 20:57:34 +0000

John of Weever Custom Knives

Ed Sticker

susanw — Fri, 24 Jul 2009 20:55:02 +0000

Ed shows off his just delivered Steve Voorhis knife.

Ed Van Hoy

susanw — Fri, 24 Jul 2009 20:48:12 +0000

Mike and Denise Allen

susanw — Fri, 24 Jul 2009 20:44:06 +0000

Mike “Whiskers”, Denise and Lee Ferguson talk before the Event starts.

Lee Ferguson

susanw — Fri, 24 Jul 2009 20:40:31 +0000

Lee, Wendy & Will Crotts examine a spalted maple handled knife.

Michael Encelewski

susanw — Fri, 24 Jul 2009 20:29:39 +0000

Mike finishes setting up his display case.

Raker Knives

susanw — Fri, 24 Jul 2009 20:22:31 +0000

Roy Kirk talks about his knives.

Ty Montell

susanw — Fri, 24 Jul 2009 20:05:03 +0000

Ty discusses his knives with a customer.

Melvin Watanabe

susanw — Fri, 24 Jul 2009 20:03:02 +0000

Melvin shows his knives.

Goldie Russell

susanw — Fri, 24 Jul 2009 19:54:03 +0000

Goldie welcoming everyone to the Knife Event and encouraging them to comment on our blog.

A. G. welcomes you to the Knife Event

susanw — Fri, 24 Jul 2009 19:48:10 +0000

My first knife!

susanw — Fri, 24 Jul 2009 19:43:55 +0000

Maxwell shows off his first knife by Bill Davis. “It’s a fishing knife.”

AKTI Booth

susanw — Fri, 24 Jul 2009 19:41:35 +0000

Shella talks with VIP’s Greer, Cliff and Thomas

Sharon and W.D. Pease

susanw — Fri, 24 Jul 2009 19:34:11 +0000

Talking about stainless damascus.

Gary LeBlanc

susanw — Fri, 24 Jul 2009 19:29:05 +0000

Ready to go!

Michael Burch

susanw — Fri, 24 Jul 2009 19:25:38 +0000

Michael Burch of Burchtree Bladeworks

Don Polzien

susanw — Fri, 24 Jul 2009 19:22:51 +0000

J. P. Miller

susanw — Fri, 24 Jul 2009 19:15:05 +0000

J.P. Miller talking about Buffalo Knives.

Knife Event Is Now Open!

stephenp — Fri, 24 Jul 2009 18:51:35 +0000

The 2009 Knife Event is Now Open to the Public!

Todd Kopp

susanw — Fri, 24 Jul 2009 18:48:31 +0000

Todd (in yellow) and Steve Myers talking.

Don Hanson

susanw — Fri, 24 Jul 2009 18:44:12 +0000

Don at his table.

Jim Krause and Rick Hall

susanw — Fri, 24 Jul 2009 18:36:00 +0000

Jim standing and talking to Rick.

Pat and Bill Post

susanw — Fri, 24 Jul 2009 18:27:51 +0000

The display is ready!

Jerry Lairson

susanw — Fri, 24 Jul 2009 18:16:04 +0000

Jerry showing his knives.

Bill Cheatham

susanw — Fri, 24 Jul 2009 18:06:44 +0000

Getting knives ready for the show.

Tom Maringer

susanw — Fri, 24 Jul 2009 17:55:31 +0000

Tom Maringer on right talking to Lin Rhea about a blade.

Larry Isreal of Kershaw

susanw — Fri, 24 Jul 2009 17:46:11 +0000

Setting out knives for display

Buck Knives

susanw — Fri, 24 Jul 2009 17:33:45 +0000

Deb Garvick takes care of last minute touches.

A. G. and Joe Richardson talking

susanw — Fri, 24 Jul 2009 17:24:49 +0000

Yellowhorse Collectibles

susanw — Fri, 24 Jul 2009 17:09:38 +0000

A. G. talking about our Knife Event Blog

susanw — Fri, 24 Jul 2009 16:50:02 +0000

Preparing for the Knife Event

stephenp — Fri, 24 Jul 2009 15:51:35 +0000

Here’s a few more shots of the AGR Staff getting ready for the event.

Lots of hard work - but it’ll be worth it.

AG Russell Staff Prepares for Knife Event

susanw — Wed, 22 Jul 2009 16:09:20 +0000

Our crew hard at work preparing for the 2009 Knife Event.

Our Awesome new Truck Billboard

stephenp — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 21:31:52 +0000

A new way to promote the Event.

Knife Event 2009

stephenp — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 17:44:05 +0000

Knife Event 2009 is right around the corner!

It will be held at the same location as last year, in the Embassy Suites Hotel right down the road from our location in Rogers, AR from July 24-26th.

More information is available at knife-event.com.

Pictures from the 2008 Knife Event

stephenp — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 19:36:49 +0000

A slide show of all the pictures from the 2008 Knife Event.

[Show as slideshow]

From Jody Muller

susanw — Tue, 30 Dec 2008 08:27:56 +0000

I’m Jody Muller and I make knives of all kinds. Many feature my hand engraving and carving. Most are quite a bit advanced from the first ones I made at the age of 12. My college time studying art and design has served me well, in my first job as a jeweler and watchmaker and since becoming a full time knifemaker.
All my knives are single authorship, using my own Damascus steel, various natural handle materials and my own hand engraving, carving and inlay. My price range is from $500 and up. Custom orders are welcome. You can see examples of my work at mullerforge.com I am located in Southwest Missouri .

Knife Event 2008 T-Shirts

susanw — Fri, 29 Aug 2008 18:14:37 +0000

Our first Knife Event has come and gone and it was a great success. If you didn’t get a chance to make it, you still have a chance to own a souviner from the show. We still have some hats and shirts available. This Event T-Shirt is available in sizes small through 3XL. Place your order today to make sure your size is available as some are limited in quantity.

T-Shirts
Caps

Subscribe to this blog

agrussell — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 19:17:45 +0000

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Report on Knife Event 2008/2009

agrussell — Wed, 20 Aug 2008 15:24:35 +0000

We had almost a dozen makers tell us that they could not attend the 2008 event because of prior commitments but that they wanted to have a table next year.

Of the 102 knifemakers and suppliers who had tables for the 2008 show 74 have paid deposits or in full for 85 tables. We will be in touch with the makers who did not reserve their tables for next year and will be posting a list of those makers who will be attending next year.

Loveless Collection

agrussell — Wed, 20 Aug 2008 15:07:42 +0000

We had a collection of about 40 Loveless knives on display at the Knife Event and I noticed that there were lots of folks looking at those knives. I deeply regret that my friend Bob Loveless was unable to travel to this event and hope that his health will improve to the point that he will be able next July. Enjoy the photographs that will be posted shortly.

A. G. doing a drawing for prizes

susanw — Sun, 17 Aug 2008 17:49:32 +0000

Corbin Newcomb & A.G. Russell

stephenp — Sun, 17 Aug 2008 17:36:35 +0000

Jerry Fisk

stephenp — Sun, 17 Aug 2008 17:32:31 +0000

Custom Knife Collectors Association

stephenp — Sun, 17 Aug 2008 17:31:22 +0000

Curtis Wilson

stephenp — Sun, 17 Aug 2008 17:28:33 +0000

Leon Treiber & A.G. Russell

stephenp — Sun, 17 Aug 2008 17:21:09 +0000

Hester Bradley

stephenp — Sun, 17 Aug 2008 17:20:55 +0000

Helping with the table for Gayle Bradley.

from Nick Trbovich, Jr.

susanw — Sun, 17 Aug 2008 17:14:23 +0000

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.

Larry Westberg

stephenp — Sun, 17 Aug 2008 17:11:43 +0000

Tim Tabor

stephenp — Sun, 17 Aug 2008 17:09:42 +0000

Henry Okleshen

stephenp — Sun, 17 Aug 2008 17:07:43 +0000

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

Gary Crowder

stephenp — Sun, 17 Aug 2008 17:07:34 +0000

Grazyna Shaw

stephenp — Sun, 17 Aug 2008 17:06:24 +0000

TC Roberts

stephenp — Sun, 17 Aug 2008 17:05:24 +0000

Steven Kelley

stephenp — Sun, 17 Aug 2008 17:01:46 +0000

Ron Hembrook

stephenp — Sun, 17 Aug 2008 17:00:06 +0000

Sandra Brady-Schrimshaw

susanw — Sun, 17 Aug 2008 16:59:47 +0000

Sandra showing her work.

Randy Lee

stephenp — Sun, 17 Aug 2008 16:58:57 +0000

Rob Hudson

stephenp — Sun, 17 Aug 2008 16:57:05 +0000

Kenny Teague

stephenp — Sun, 17 Aug 2008 16:56:06 +0000

J.A. Lonewolf

stephenp — Sun, 17 Aug 2008 16:54:38 +0000

Ken McFall

stephenp — Sun, 17 Aug 2008 16:53:10 +0000

Tim Britton

stephenp — Sun, 17 Aug 2008 16:52:51 +0000

Great Eastern Cutlery

ryand — Sun, 17 Aug 2008 16:51:57 +0000

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

PJ Tomes

stephenp — Sun, 17 Aug 2008 16:51:56 +0000

Walter Brend

stephenp — Sun, 17 Aug 2008 16:50:43 +0000

Billy Mace Imel

stephenp — Sun, 17 Aug 2008 16:47:50 +0000

Mike Tamboli table

susanw — Sun, 17 Aug 2008 16:26:44 +0000

Doane Parsons from Bentonville, AR sitting at Mike Tamboli’s table so he can take a break.

Mike has some very nice miniatures.

A.G.’s 75th Birthday Dinner

stephenp — Sun, 17 Aug 2008 16:18:24 +0000

A.G.’s 75th Birthday dinner was also a huge success. Dan Dennehy presented A.G. with a picture of himself planting a kiss on “The Illustrious One”, Bob Loveless, and also with a handmade sheep shear knife.

Benchmade Knives, Case, and Tim Leatherman also presented things to A.G.

B.R. Hughes and several A.G. Russell employees shared memories, and wished A.G. Happy Birthday.

Greetings from Tim Leatherman

timl — Sun, 17 Aug 2008 16:11:20 +0000

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.

Don Hethcoat

susanw — Sun, 17 Aug 2008 15:59:25 +0000

D’Holder and Rick Eaton

susanw — Sun, 17 Aug 2008 15:58:02 +0000

Discussing things.

Curt Erickson

susanw — Sun, 17 Aug 2008 15:46:17 +0000

Curt talking to D’Holder

Bill Davis & Ron Lake

stephenp — Sun, 17 Aug 2008 15:39:56 +0000

Robert Tomberlin

stephenp — Sun, 17 Aug 2008 15:23:48 +0000

Steve Schwarzer’s comments on the show

steves — Sun, 17 Aug 2008 15:21:23 +0000

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!

Lin Rhea

stephenp — Sun, 17 Aug 2008 15:20:41 +0000

Jerry McDonald

stephenp — Sun, 17 Aug 2008 15:15:54 +0000

Ron Richerson

stephenp — Sun, 17 Aug 2008 15:10:32 +0000

Gary Root

stephenp — Sun, 17 Aug 2008 15:09:24 +0000

Todd Kopp

stephenp — Sun, 17 Aug 2008 15:06:35 +0000

David Ammons

stephenp — Sun, 17 Aug 2008 15:03:29 +0000

Douglas Hardy

stephenp — Sun, 17 Aug 2008 15:02:33 +0000

Robert Ball

stephenp — Sun, 17 Aug 2008 15:00:08 +0000

Lora Sue Schwarzer

stephenp — Sun, 17 Aug 2008 14:59:17 +0000

Jody Muller

stephenp — Sun, 17 Aug 2008 14:56:21 +0000

Larry Lunn

stephenp — Sun, 17 Aug 2008 14:54:35 +0000

Rusty Preston

susanw — Sun, 17 Aug 2008 14:53:10 +0000

Joe Flournoy

stephenp — Sun, 17 Aug 2008 14:48:24 +0000

Joe Cordova and his knives

susanw — Sun, 17 Aug 2008 14:45:54 +0000

Bill Cheatham

stephenp — Sun, 17 Aug 2008 14:44:55 +0000

Barry Wood

stephenp — Sun, 17 Aug 2008 14:44:07 +0000

Ed Fowler and Dave Kowalski

susanw — Sun, 17 Aug 2008 14:42:16 +0000

Ed and Dave talking knives.

Douglas Hardy

susanw — Sun, 17 Aug 2008 14:39:21 +0000

Douglas and Gail with customers.

Case Knives

susanw — Sun, 17 Aug 2008 14:34:48 +0000

Shirley and Katie ready for customers.

From Bill and Wilma Davis

wilmad — Sun, 17 Aug 2008 14:21:31 +0000

This has been a really good and fun show. We have met new people and acquired new customers. This has been the most pleasant show we have been to and we have been to alot of them. The most well run, no one else has gone to the trouble to set it up for us this well. This has been a successful show. We will be back next year. It can only get better! Thanks A. G. we don’t know why you waited so long.

Bill and Wilma Davis

Rick Sanders for Ruffin Johnson

stephenp — Sun, 17 Aug 2008 14:09:53 +0000

Ruffin Johnson couldn’t make it, but Rick Sanders is here manning his table.

Oleg Krymlin

stephenp — Sun, 17 Aug 2008 14:07:47 +0000

Ka-Bar Knives

susanw — Sun, 17 Aug 2008 14:05:43 +0000

John Stitt discussing knives with a customer.

James and Jenny Crowell

stephenp — Sun, 17 Aug 2008 14:02:08 +0000

Buck Knives

susanw — Sun, 17 Aug 2008 13:58:22 +0000

C. J. Buck, Richard Tackett and Deb Gavick man the Buck Knives booth.

Bill and Ricki Newberry

stephenp — Sun, 17 Aug 2008 13:42:48 +0000

Customers all the way from New Jersey!

They heard about the show, and decided to take their vacation to Arkansas, and visit the A.G. Russell Knife Event!

Ed Fowler

stephenp — Sun, 17 Aug 2008 13:35:59 +0000

Santa Fe Stoneworks

stephenp — Sun, 17 Aug 2008 13:33:54 +0000

Scott Sherwood & Chris Cashbaugh of SOG Cutlery

stephenp — Sun, 17 Aug 2008 13:28:28 +0000

David Russell w/customers

stephenp — Sun, 17 Aug 2008 13:25:56 +0000

Kevin Guibert of Leatherman

stephenp — Sun, 17 Aug 2008 13:24:51 +0000

Wilma Davis w/customer

stephenp — Sun, 17 Aug 2008 13:21:14 +0000

Curt Erickson & Julie Warenski-Erickson

stephenp — Sun, 17 Aug 2008 13:18:55 +0000

Loyd McConell Jr

stephenp — Sun, 17 Aug 2008 13:11:23 +0000

Setting Up

susanw — Sat, 16 Aug 2008 22:17:46 +0000

Dan from Boker, Ethan Becker of Becker Knife & Tool, and Rod Bremmer from CRKT

A. G. with Rumiko

susanw — Sat, 16 Aug 2008 22:14:25 +0000

Rumiko Fadden with Al Mar Knives visits with A. G.

Green River Leather

susanw — Sat, 16 Aug 2008 21:57:12 +0000

A. G. and a collector

susanw — Sat, 16 Aug 2008 21:52:30 +0000

A. G. talks with Joe Richardson from Missouri.

Michael Balaskovitz

susanw — Sat, 16 Aug 2008 21:50:17 +0000

D’Holder

susanw — Sat, 16 Aug 2008 21:48:31 +0000

D’ talking with a customer.

GREAT TIME by Ethan Becker

ethanb — Sat, 16 Aug 2008 21:29:15 +0000

Any knife show is by definition a great time……BUT, This has been one of the best of the best …a great venue, a great crowd,and the show is run by people who have been exhibitors often enough to know how to make everyone comfortable…..I saw one of the prettiest pieces of steel I have ever seen today and I have had a tremendous time shooting bull with old friends and new….all in all a perfect jewel of a show!!!!!!Be here next year!!!

ethan

R. W. Wilson

susanw — Sat, 16 Aug 2008 20:56:37 +0000

Al Lawrence

susanw — Sat, 16 Aug 2008 20:49:24 +0000

Al with a display of his knives.

Böker Knives

stephenp — Sat, 16 Aug 2008 20:40:30 +0000

Sammy Smith with Knife customer Dan Suller

A. G. talking to customers.

susanw — Sat, 16 Aug 2008 20:36:38 +0000

Chad Nichols

stephenp — Sat, 16 Aug 2008 20:33:11 +0000

Tim Leatherman & Marcus Jurecka

stephenp — Sat, 16 Aug 2008 20:24:59 +0000

Jerry Lairson Sr.

stephenp — Sat, 16 Aug 2008 20:04:58 +0000

Ted Frizzel

stephenp — Sat, 16 Aug 2008 19:56:57 +0000

Barry and Ted Frizzell

D’Alton Holder

stephenp — Sat, 16 Aug 2008 19:53:57 +0000

A Special Post by Jim Fray - president of Wildwoods

jimf — Sat, 16 Aug 2008 19:51:13 +0000

This show is the way a true knife show should be.

It’s comfort for the supplier, superlative advertising, and good people to deal with.

Kudos to Goldie and A.G. for not only a knife show, but a knife extravaganza.

See you next year,

Jim Fray
Wildwoods.

Philip Hartman talks with Steve & Mary Culver

stephenp — Sat, 16 Aug 2008 19:50:55 +0000

Doug Flagg & Sheldon Loftis of CRKT

stephenp — Sat, 16 Aug 2008 19:37:20 +0000

Doug Flagg of CRKT visits with a customer

Rick Eaton

stephenp — Sat, 16 Aug 2008 19:33:29 +0000

Stanley Watson of DMT

stephenp — Sat, 16 Aug 2008 19:26:23 +0000

Jesse Davis

stephenp — Sat, 16 Aug 2008 19:26:15 +0000

Kristi Culpepper

stephenp — Sat, 16 Aug 2008 19:26:07 +0000

Kristi Culpepper with Ronnie Lotis from Ferris, TX

RB Johnson

stephenp — Sat, 16 Aug 2008 19:26:00 +0000

Ray Kirk

stephenp — Sat, 16 Aug 2008 19:25:09 +0000

A Special Post by Bob Breton - President of Queen Cutlery

bobb — Sat, 16 Aug 2008 19:24:21 +0000

I am currently attending the A.G. Russell Knife Event, which is a first of many based upon the traffic and the interest in knives. Everything has been done first rate, from hotel accommodations to booth space. And ultimately what we have all came here for, which is to sell our products.

Bob Breton,
President of Queen Cutlery.

Fisk Knives

susanw — Sat, 16 Aug 2008 19:20:29 +0000

Newest Knife Fan!

Olivia Keeter, Granddaughter to Jerry Fisk. 6 weeks old at her first Knife Event!

Gary Fadden

susanw — Sat, 16 Aug 2008 19:17:39 +0000

Gary Fadden with Al Mar Knives talking with Phil from A. G. Russell Knives.

Goldie with guests

susanw — Sat, 16 Aug 2008 19:05:28 +0000

Goldie Russell talking with Chris Rogers and his sons.

Jack with Spyderco

susanw — Sat, 16 Aug 2008 19:01:09 +0000

Jack showing knives to a customer.

Bob Dozier

stephenp — Sat, 16 Aug 2008 18:57:49 +0000

Knife Great Bob Dozier

Daniel Crotts

Joe Cordova

stephenp — Sat, 16 Aug 2008 18:54:04 +0000

Rhett Stidman

susanw — Sat, 16 Aug 2008 18:53:20 +0000

Rhett showing some knives to interested customers.

Ruffin Johnson table

susanw — Sat, 16 Aug 2008 18:50:48 +0000

Rick Sanders sits in for Ruffin and talks with a customer.

Bob Dodd

stephenp — Sat, 16 Aug 2008 18:46:50 +0000

A.G. and Steve Schwarzer

stephenp — Sat, 16 Aug 2008 18:40:19 +0000

William Ruple

stephenp — Sat, 16 Aug 2008 18:40:13 +0000

Bill Ruple - setting up for the show on Friday.

A Special Post by Ron Lake

ronl — Sat, 16 Aug 2008 18:36:41 +0000

I’ve been to a lot of shows, one that would come close was held in Milan, Italy - but this even tops it.

Collectors really ought to consider coming here, because this venue is unbelievable.

The guest rooms are nice and big - with a sofa and desk.

Having a great time - everybody make plans to attend next year, July 24th - 26th.

Ron Lake

Starting them young…

susanw — Sat, 16 Aug 2008 18:17:00 +0000

Starting knife appreciation at 3 months.

The Art of Lonewolf

susanw — Sat, 16 Aug 2008 18:13:53 +0000

Willie Heibl setting up.

Ron Lake talks with D’Holder

stephenp — Sat, 16 Aug 2008 17:54:33 +0000

Green River Leather

stephenp — Sat, 16 Aug 2008 17:48:57 +0000

Bill Duff

stephenp — Sat, 16 Aug 2008 17:44:32 +0000

Engraving at the Glendo Booth

stephenp — Sat, 16 Aug 2008 17:42:45 +0000

Engraving a knife at the Glendo booth.

Great Eastern

stephenp — Sat, 16 Aug 2008 17:40:14 +0000

Ryan Daniels of Great Eastern with customers

Dan Dennehy

stephenp — Sat, 16 Aug 2008 17:39:24 +0000

Dan pictured with his table of knives on Saturday morning.

Debbie at the reception

susanw — Sat, 16 Aug 2008 17:38:35 +0000

Debbie at A. G. Russell talking to some Exhibitors.

Terry Knipschield

stephenp — Sat, 16 Aug 2008 17:37:49 +0000

Robert Cumming

stephenp — Sat, 16 Aug 2008 17:24:43 +0000

Bill and Wilma Davis

susanw — Sat, 16 Aug 2008 17:07:09 +0000

Bill Davis at his Booth

Bill and Wilma talking to Cliff Lacey.

Jim Pulliam with Ruple Knives

susanw — Sat, 16 Aug 2008 16:52:01 +0000

Setting up Saturday morning

At the Knife Event

stephenp — Sat, 16 Aug 2008 16:51:42 +0000

Lots of people have turned out to see all the knives and knifemakers.

Ron Richerson

stephenp — Sat, 16 Aug 2008 16:47:08 +0000

Paul Happy

stephenp — Sat, 16 Aug 2008 16:45:45 +0000

Mike Ruth

stephenp — Sat, 16 Aug 2008 16:41:30 +0000

Tom Ferry

stephenp — Sat, 16 Aug 2008 16:36:04 +0000

Setting Up

susanw — Sat, 16 Aug 2008 16:34:04 +0000

Sandra Brady, Schrimshander getting her table ready for the Event.

Dennis Riley

stephenp — Sat, 16 Aug 2008 16:33:30 +0000

2 young men

susanw — Sat, 16 Aug 2008 16:30:48 +0000

Wyatt and Ron looking at knives on Saturday.

Mike Alsdorf

stephenp — Sat, 16 Aug 2008 16:30:08 +0000

Goldie and Dan

susanw — Sat, 16 Aug 2008 16:25:21 +0000

Goldie Russell visits with Dan (one of the first knifemakers) at the reception Friday night.

Don Hethcoat

stephenp — Sat, 16 Aug 2008 16:18:47 +0000

Stanley Watson

susanw — Sat, 16 Aug 2008 16:18:21 +0000

Stanley Watson with Diamond Machining Technology

Bill Cheatham & Customers

stephenp — Sat, 16 Aug 2008 16:16:05 +0000

Rowe Leather

stephenp — Sat, 16 Aug 2008 16:12:34 +0000

Brian & Diane Timborlin

stephenp — Sat, 16 Aug 2008 16:09:37 +0000

Tom Upton

stephenp — Sat, 16 Aug 2008 16:08:19 +0000

Ron Newton

stephenp — Sat, 16 Aug 2008 16:05:58 +0000

Dan Chinnock

stephenp — Sat, 16 Aug 2008 16:04:06 +0000

Fred Durio, A.G. Russell and Fred Mayo at Friday Reception

stephenp — Sat, 16 Aug 2008 15:59:04 +0000

Fred Durio and A. G.

susanw — Sat, 16 Aug 2008 15:57:50 +0000

Friday night reception.

When A. G. speaks…

susanw — Sat, 16 Aug 2008 15:47:02 +0000

Bob Dodd and D’Holder listen to A. G. tell stories at the Friday night reception.

Dick Faust

stephenp — Sat, 16 Aug 2008 15:36:29 +0000

Jerry McDonald

stephenp — Sat, 16 Aug 2008 15:34:43 +0000

Spring Creek Knife Works

stephenp — Sat, 16 Aug 2008 15:33:24 +0000

Bruce Gillespie

stephenp — Sat, 16 Aug 2008 15:22:28 +0000

Sidney Pete Moon

stephenp — Sat, 16 Aug 2008 15:20:48 +0000

RB Rybar & RB Johnson

stephenp — Sat, 16 Aug 2008 15:17:18 +0000

RB Rybar at his booth.

Ed & Michelle Brandsey

stephenp — Sat, 16 Aug 2008 15:14:45 +0000

Ed & Michell Brandsey show off a Native Lance w/Silver Fox Damascus Head

Debbie at the reception

susanw — Sat, 16 Aug 2008 15:13:46 +0000

Goldie talks with Steve Shackelford

susanw — Sat, 16 Aug 2008 15:06:54 +0000

A. G. and Dave Kowalski

susanw — Sat, 16 Aug 2008 15:00:48 +0000

A. G. and Dave visiting Friday night.

Dan and A. G. have a laugh

susanw — Sat, 16 Aug 2008 14:37:48 +0000

A. G. and Goldie with Tim and Chau Leatherman

susanw — Sat, 16 Aug 2008 14:33:57 +0000

Dan Dennehy

susanw — Sat, 16 Aug 2008 14:25:50 +0000

Dan speaking with Tim Leatherman at the reception Friday evening.

At the Knifemaker Meet & Greet

susanw — Sat, 16 Aug 2008 14:22:00 +0000

Here are some group shots at the Meet & Greet.

A.G. Russell Knife Event Kicks Off

stephenp — Sat, 16 Aug 2008 14:10:17 +0000

The A.G. Russell Knife Event kicked off on Friday, as manufacturers arrived to start setting up their booths. Luke Berger from Böker will also be posting from his booth about the show, so check the comments section of this post for updates!

Signing the Registration Book

susanw — Sat, 16 Aug 2008 14:05:58 +0000

Kenny Teague

Dick Faust signs A. G.’s guest book.

Goldie greets early arrivals.

stephenp — Sat, 16 Aug 2008 13:59:47 +0000

New Eagle Beak Knife

stephenp — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 21:05:52 +0000