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Knife Magazines / Knives Illustrated
tag:iknifecollector.com,2018-09-01:3181080:Topic:1552917
2018-09-01T17:49:17.750Z
dead_left_knife_guy
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<p>I notice a lot of members, at least a lot of new members, don't subscribe to any knife magazines. For those who do not subscribe or otherwise purchase knife magazines, I was just curious why not? (That's a sincere question, by the way, there is no judgment implied.)</p>
<p>For those who do subscribe to knife magazines, I'm curious as to which one or ones?</p>
<p>At one point, I had subscriptions to Blade, Knives Illustrated, Knife World, & Tactical Knives. Tactical Knives was my…</p>
<p>I notice a lot of members, at least a lot of new members, don't subscribe to any knife magazines. For those who do not subscribe or otherwise purchase knife magazines, I was just curious why not? (That's a sincere question, by the way, there is no judgment implied.)</p>
<p>For those who do subscribe to knife magazines, I'm curious as to which one or ones?</p>
<p>At one point, I had subscriptions to Blade, Knives Illustrated, Knife World, & Tactical Knives. Tactical Knives was my favorite because they also tended to feature non-tactical outdoor knives by contemporary manufacturers (like TOPS & ESEE, for example) as well as really great authors like Brian Griffin & Steven Dick. Tactical Knives folded a few years ago, which was a bummer, but Knives Illustrated has, fortunately, somewhat moved into the void left by Tactical Knives, especially with authors like Joshua Swanagon, Joe Flowers, & Reuben Bolieu (there actually has been a lot of overlap with authors among both of these publications).</p>
<p>I subscribed to Knife World until it folded. When it was resurrected as Knife Magazine, I tried to get into it, but the oversized format just turned me off, primarily because they're just harder to store. It's unfortunate, but I likely would subscribe if Knives had a standard 8.5" x 11" or so format.</p>
<p>I subscribed to Blade Magazine up until two or three years ago. It always irritated me when the magazine would refer to a well-known knife maker as "Blade Cutlery Hall-of-Fame knifemaker" Bob Loveless (or whoever) when the person held this status. In my eyes, it was Blade's way of taking ownership of the accomplishments performed by the knifemaker, even when the magazine had zilch to do with the knifemaker's success (which was usually the case). There came a point at which I realized I was only interested in one or two of the knives featured in Blade in any given issue (sometimes not even that). Add to that the editor Steve Shackleford's propensity to being a jerk when someone disagrees with his often very narrow opinions, & I found no reason to continue subscribing to Blade. I had hopes for the magazine when a new editor came on board, but it looks like she might be gone now & Shackleford's back, so I won't be.</p>
<p>Knives Illustrated is the only knife publication to which I currently subscribe. They have great authors, & I like that they focus more on outdoors/bushcraft knives than any other publication ever has, at least in the last decade or so, including Tactical Knives. Unfortunately, Knives Illustrated has begun to focus quite a lot in the last year on knives that are outside most knife enthusiasts' budgets, with the most recent issue being the worst case of this that I've seen. Most of the featured knives were made by smaller manufacturers (as in, spendy & unavailable), & the knives ranged in price from $145 to $600, with the bulk of the knives being in the $300 range). I can't afford that, & I'm guessing I'm not the only one. I've read plenty of article about Chris Reeve knives, & even high-end art knives, none of which I'm likely to be able to afford anytime soon -- but only because these articles were interspersed between articles about knives by Kershaw, CRKT, Buck, Boker, Cold Steel, Schrade, as well as TOPS & ESEE & White River Knives -- knives that might require some saving up, but still within the realm of purchase possibility. I will likely continue my subscription to KI, but I've already sent them a letter to the editor, & I'm not against cancelling the subscription in the future -- which I'll do if the magazine becomes mere clutter.</p>
<p>Knife publications are certainly in a difficult spot right now financially, & obviously many problems flow from there. No publication is likely to survive without a strong & interactive online presence (the kind advertisers like & will spend money to advertise on), but there is a question as to how long hard copy publications will be able to continue, even for Blade, the best-funded of these publications -- especially as younger generations become the target demographic. </p>
<p>In any case, I would encourage knife enthusiasts to subscribe to a knife publication, even if just for a year. Alternating subscriptions are also viable -- Knife Magazine one year, Knives Illustrated the next, Blade Magazine the next. I'm not concerned about supporting the knife industry (many articles & write-ups are clearly advertisements in another form), but rather about knife writing, as well as knife enthusiasts being informed consumers. While knife companies are definitely beneficiaries of the existence of these publications, knife collectors, users, & buyers also have quite a bit to gain by reading, thinking about, questioning, and even testing some of the assertions made in these publications. There's a lot to learn, especially when the reader can separate objective information from mere advertisement.</p>
<p>What do you think? I'd love to hear others' opinions on knife publications -- & I'm sure I'm not the only one.</p>
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BLADE SHOW 2018
tag:iknifecollector.com,2018-06-04:3181080:Topic:1542209
2018-06-04T01:41:19.593Z
Jan Carter
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<p>The Blade Show has officially ended. This is possibly the first time I have left this show with mixed feelings. Great show, new knives, companies with awesome plans for the future. The bottom line of any knife show is to focus first and foremost on these things.<a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2655310895?profile=original" target="_self"><img class="align-right" height="227" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2655310895?profile=RESIZE_1024x1024" width="454"></img></a></p>
<p>Even before you go through the doors you are greeted by Knife Clubs. Flint River Knife Club is one of the…</p>
<p>The Blade Show has officially ended. This is possibly the first time I have left this show with mixed feelings. Great show, new knives, companies with awesome plans for the future. The bottom line of any knife show is to focus first and foremost on these things.<a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2655310895?profile=original" target="_self"><img width="750" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2655310895?profile=RESIZE_1024x1024" width="454" class="align-right" height="227"/></a></p>
<p>Even before you go through the doors you are greeted by Knife Clubs. Flint River Knife Club is one of the most active I know of. If you are in the area near enough I suggest you visit a meeting. They usually have a number of things going on, including the raffle for this knife. A collaboration of 2 forged in fire winners . Cross your fingers that I won this one please :)</p>
<p><a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2655311855?profile=original" target="_self"><img width="750" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2655311855?profile=RESIZE_1024x1024" width="403" class="align-left" height="453"/></a>Once inside my first stop was Great Eastern Knives. Although new patterns were not the focus this year for GEC,bringing back some long sought after patterns certainly was. For the GEC collector the reemergence of the whaler and the outstanding materials they used on them brought a WOW factor to 2018. As always the warm welcoming atmosphere at this booth draws in the folks walking through the show</p>
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<p>Just around the corner is a company that never stops offering the newest steels! The mule team line is one of my favorites. It allows the Spyderco customers the opportunity to try new steels with a minimum investment. Stayed tuned for a little more abut this line, one iKC member will be the new owner of one of these. Of course, there were Blade show specials!</p>
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<p>The booth taking up the corner in this area of the show is always a stop for virtually every Blade Show attendee. SMKW offers just about any style and name of knife you could be looking for but the new exclusive from Esee is what all the buzz at this booth was about today. The JG5 was designed by James Gibson. Inspired by adventurer, writer,conservationist George Washington Sears. Better known to most of us as Nessmuk!</p>
<p>1095 with black oxide coating, micarta handles and a full tang this wide belly curved skinner is going to be a winner! </p>
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<p>Just a few steps down that same isle and you will find Battle Horse knives. The booth always stands out but it is the knives and the leather produced by this company that continue to be sought after.</p>
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<p>A little father down this isle is one of my favorite family owned & operated companies. White River knives really get what it takes to have a company dedicated to the outdoor side of knifing. For this company steels, usability and building a knife to last a lifetime or beyond are key.</p>
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iKC sponsors and members at Blade - be sure to stop and say HI
tag:iknifecollector.com,2017-05-22:3181080:Topic:1483343
2017-05-22T01:54:12.553Z
Jan Carter
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<p>I like to try to get all of these in one place in case you need them. If your going, wont you please stop by, say Hi and thank them for helping us to keep the lights on here at iKC.</p>
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<colgroup><col width="702"></col></colgroup><tbody><tr><td height="20" width="702">Bruce Voyles Booth 703</td>
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<p>I like to try to get all of these in one place in case you need them. If your going, wont you please stop by, say Hi and thank them for helping us to keep the lights on here at iKC.</p>
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<tr><td height="20">Colonial Knives Booth 1138</td>
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<tr><td height="20">Fiddleback Forge Table 4E</td>
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<tr><td height="20">Premium knives Booth 19 & 20</td>
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<p>AG RUSSELL Booth 102</p>
<p>Alabama Damascus Booth 712</p>
<p>Blueridge Knives Table 1T</p>
<p>Tony Bose Table 1H</p>
<p>Dan Fitzgerald Table 25W</p>
<p>Battle Horse Knives Booth 206</p>
<p>Greg Dash Table 8E</p>
<p>GEC Booth 403 </p>
<p>John Lloyd Table 91</p>
<p>Tim "Chops" Lambkin Table 17K</p>
<p>PLOPPERT CUSTOM KNIVES Table 13D</p>
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<p>Jim Sargent Table 3W</p>
<p>Scott Davidson Table 4M</p>
<p>Sharper Deal Table 18V</p>
<p>WA Surls Knives Table 4F </p>
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My personal Epiphany from Blade Show 2016.
tag:iknifecollector.com,2016-06-05:3181080:Topic:1422385
2016-06-05T19:14:04.563Z
Jan Carter
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<p>Now this is going to surprise many of you, or not as it did not seem to surprise Donnie.</p>
<p>Blade show is the one place that annually I have to explain what my and iKC's roles are in the knife world. I watch people introducing me struggle with how to put it and if you read <a href="http://iknifecollector.com/forum/topics/what-the-heck-is-iknifecollector?commentId=3181080%3AComment%3A1422374&xg_source=activity" target="_self">my recent posting</a> you know I kind of struggle with it…</p>
<p>Now this is going to surprise many of you, or not as it did not seem to surprise Donnie.</p>
<p>Blade show is the one place that annually I have to explain what my and iKC's roles are in the knife world. I watch people introducing me struggle with how to put it and if you read <a href="http://iknifecollector.com/forum/topics/what-the-heck-is-iknifecollector?commentId=3181080%3AComment%3A1422374&xg_source=activity" target="_self">my recent posting</a> you know I kind of struggle with it also.</p>
<p>Are we a blog, a forum or what and what is my role? Am I just the owner or as I put it just the person the owns the bus I am lucky enough to have collectors drive? Am I a wannabe journalist? Well, for the first time since I stated this adventure it has dawned on me exactly what I am. I am a knife collector that happens to enjoy talking with other knife collectors, it is that simple.</p>
<p>As I wrote up what happened at <a href="http://iknifecollector.com/forum/topics/blade-show-2016" target="_self">Blade in my one day journey</a> this year, I realized I am not writing it as a critique or as a review. I tend to write much more along the lines of someone trying to share the <em>experience</em> with other knife collectors that did not get to go. With just a short visit this year it was apparent to me that I need not try to cover every knife, I can name 4 forums and numerous pages on FB that will have all that covered for you.</p>
<p>So...a Thank You to all of you for being here and giving me my collectors fix daily!</p>
Cougar Creek Knife contest for Blade 2015
tag:iknifecollector.com,2015-06-02:3181080:Topic:1323673
2015-06-02T18:32:29.316Z
Jan Carter
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How do I find YOU at Blade show?
tag:iknifecollector.com,2015-05-15:3181080:Topic:1317528
2015-05-15T17:36:58.651Z
Jan Carter
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<p>Blade Show 2015</p>
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<p>If you have never been, you should!</p>
<p>Blade Show is much more than JUST a knife show. It incorporates aspects of knife collecting and knife making like none other. Everything is there from old to new. The knowledge alone one roof is worth the trip.</p>
<p>This year Bladesports International qualifies the first female to compete in World Cutting Championship June 6 at the Blade Show.</p>
<p>You can learn from the legends at BLADE University!…</p>
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<p>If you have never been, you should!</p>
<p>Blade Show is much more than JUST a knife show. It incorporates aspects of knife collecting and knife making like none other. Everything is there from old to new. The knowledge alone one roof is worth the trip.</p>
<p>This year Bladesports International qualifies the first female to compete in World Cutting Championship June 6 at the Blade Show.</p>
<p>You can learn from the legends at BLADE University! Back again after a sold-out inaugural year, BLADE offers exciting and intensive knife education taught by experts. Fine tune your craftsmanship with the wisdom of these knife professionals! <a href="http://www.bladeshow.com/index.php/education/blade-university">2015 BLADE University Class Schedule</a></p>
<p>From Bladesmithing for kids to a Buck Collectors Club Meeting and an ABS Auction 18 separate demonstrations are available to all <b><a href="http://www.bladeshow.com/index.php/info/demo-schedule">BLADE SHOW DEMO SCHEDULE</a></b></p>
<p><b>I want to be certain that you can find the iKC Sponsors and members</b></p>
<p>A.G. Russell Knives booth 102 & Table 23R</p>
<p>Alabama Damascus Steel booth 712-714</p>
<p>Battle Horse Knives booth 206</p>
<p>Colonial Knife Corp booth 635</p>
<p>Ontario Knife Company booth 10</p>
<p>Painted Pony Designs booth 73</p>
<p>Premium Knife Supply booth 205</p>
<p>Queen Cut Co/Schatt&Morgan booth 82</p>
<p>Smoky Mountain Knife Works booth 22</p>
<p>Voyles, Bruce booth 703</p>
<p>White River Knife & Tool booth 32</p>
<p>Blue Ridge Knives TABLE 1T</p>
<p>Cherokee Knife Supply TABLE 21F</p>
<p>Clark David TABLE 25X</p>
<p>C-Rex Custom Knives TABLE 5J</p>
<p>Dashevsky, Greg TABLE 14F</p>
<p>Fiddleback Forge Knives TABLE 4E</p>
<p>Knife World Magazine TABLE 23M</p>
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<p>Find Garett Finney at Moteng NA, LLC Booth 55</p>
<p>Find Lacy Smith at ADS Booth 712 </p>
<p>Find Marc Lacrimosa (Gear2Survive) with Shadow Tech Knives Booth #209</p>
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<p>Knife Rights, Inc/National Balisong Association Booth 706</p>
LegalBlade™ App
tag:iknifecollector.com,2014-06-23:3181080:Topic:1154350
2014-06-23T22:39:37.831Z
Jan Carter
https://iknifecollector.com/profile/JanCarter
<p><strong>Knife Rights Foundation is pleased to announce its groundbreaking LegalBlade™ App - Knife Laws in America™. LegalBlade™ is the world's first knife law app! LegalBlade™ provides guidance at your fingertips to the knife laws of all 50 states as well as cities and local jurisdictions in the United States.</strong></p>
<p>Knife Rights Founder and Chairman Doug Ritter said, "While Knife Rights will continue to aggressively work to repeal bad knife laws, knowledge of the law is the first…</p>
<p><strong>Knife Rights Foundation is pleased to announce its groundbreaking LegalBlade™ App - Knife Laws in America™. LegalBlade™ is the world's first knife law app! LegalBlade™ provides guidance at your fingertips to the knife laws of all 50 states as well as cities and local jurisdictions in the United States.</strong></p>
<p>Knife Rights Founder and Chairman Doug Ritter said, "While Knife Rights will continue to aggressively work to repeal bad knife laws, knowledge of the law is the first step in avoiding an unfortunate arrest, loss of your knife or other legal complications."</p>
<p><a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.aapbd.Legalblade" target="_blank">The LegalBlade™ App is available now on Google Play.</a> It will be available in the Apple App Store shortly.</p>
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<div align="center"><a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.aapbd.Legalblade" target="_blank"><img src="http://www.kniferights.org/images/button-get-it-on-google-play_150w.png" alt="Get it on Google Play" width="150" height="44" border="0"/></a></div>
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<p><strong>Click on "Read More >>>>" for additional details.</strong></p>
<p>Knife Rights LegalBlade™ App Features:</p>
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<li><strong>•</strong> Includes the knife laws of all 50 states and the District of Columbia, plus cities</li>
<li><strong>•</strong> Results presented incorporate judicial decisions that affect how the law is actually enforced</li>
<li><strong>•</strong> Easy to understand, color-coded tables</li>
<li><strong>•</strong> Comprehensive information on the legality of Possession, Open Carry and Concealed Carry for all common knife types, including those most often restricted</li>
<li><strong>•</strong> Includes length restrictions, age restrictions and other restrictions in the law</li>
<li><strong>•</strong> Includes the text of the state law, plus applicable portions of court decisions that further define what is legal and what is not</li>
<li><strong>•</strong> "What To Do If Stopped or Arrested," by Evan Nappen, noted knife law expert and attorney, provides clear, concise information to protect your rights if you are ever stopped for carrying a knife or arrested for a knife law violation</li>
<li><strong>•</strong> All legal data is maintained on the server for instant law updates and the addition of more cities going forward</li>
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<p>The LegalBlade™ App.includes all 50 states and the District of Columbia. Citiy ordinances are in the process of being added and more will be added continuously going forward.</p>
<p>All data is maintained on the server to ensure users always have the most current information that is available to Knife Rights. As more cities are added to the database, they automatically become available to the LegalBlade™ App.</p>
<p>Ritter explained, "Knife Rights is rewriting knife law in America. With 14 bills passed in just the last five years in the states, our aggressive legislative activity has obsoleted all available knife law resources, many of which were not all that accurate to begin with. It only makes sense for Knife Rights to lead the way by providing knife owners with knife law information, instantly accessible."</p>
<p>This app was created courtesy of a donation to Knife Rights Foundation. The nominal $1.99 charge for the app will to ensure Knife Rights can update the LegalBlade™ App with any changes in the law, add more cities and improve the app with additional features going forward.</p>
<p>The Knife Rights LegalBlade™ App IS FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY and DOES NOT PROVIDE LEGAL ADVICE. Users are cautioned not to rely on the information provided by the LegalBlade™ App as an alternative to legal advice from a licensed attorney.</p>
<p><a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.aapbd.Legalblade" target="_blank">The LegalBlade™ App is available now in the Google Play Store.</a></p>
A view of the knives and fun BLADE SHOW 2014
tag:iknifecollector.com,2014-06-06:3181080:Topic:1146662
2014-06-06T12:48:06.615Z
Jan Carter
https://iknifecollector.com/profile/JanCarter
<p>Just about on my way out the door. Watch today for the updates live from the show. Thanks for being here iKC, without you all I would just be cruising the show with no one to share it with!</p>
<p>Just about on my way out the door. Watch today for the updates live from the show. Thanks for being here iKC, without you all I would just be cruising the show with no one to share it with!</p>
Blade Show, What makes it different?
tag:iknifecollector.com,2014-04-21:3181080:Topic:1124005
2014-04-21T00:49:53.572Z
Jan Carter
https://iknifecollector.com/profile/JanCarter
<p>Most of us have been to a knife show. You go in, you have an opportunity to handle knives you have been reading about in the magazines and seeing online! You may even be able to meet a dealer you have been buying from! With fewer and fewer Brick and Mortar knife stores, having a show to go to somewhat locally is a great option. So why do people travel the world to attend the Blade Show?</p>
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<p>Because it is an <strong>event</strong> not just a show. Can you see every kind of…</p>
<p>Most of us have been to a knife show. You go in, you have an opportunity to handle knives you have been reading about in the magazines and seeing online! You may even be able to meet a dealer you have been buying from! With fewer and fewer Brick and Mortar knife stores, having a show to go to somewhat locally is a great option. So why do people travel the world to attend the Blade Show?</p>
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<p>Because it is an <strong>event</strong> not just a show. Can you see every kind of knife possible there? YES! Just check out the <a href="http://www.bladeshow.com/ehome/79096/BladeSponsorsandExhibitors/?&&" target="_blank">vendors list</a>. It is literally a who's who in knife making and supplies. But the entire weekend is a chance to learn. Just take a look at the Seminar list</p>
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<li>Steve Culver’s “Laffite’s Revenge” cut ’n shoot knife/pistol was the cover knife for the July BLADE®, and won “Best Of The Rest” in the 2013 BLADE Show custom knife judging competition. Steve will dissect the piece as only he can in “How To Make a Cut ’n Shoot”</li>
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<li>In “Ivory: Past, Present and Future,” knifemaker Jim Hammond and scrimshander Sandy Brady will explore ivory’s role as the ageless canvas of man, the primary types of ivories used in knifemaking, how to make and maintain an ivory handle, and existing ivory laws, along with the issues that lie ahead for knife enthusiasts and the knife industry.</li>
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<li>In “Sharpening On a Stick,” knifemaker Jared Williams will cover different ways to sharpen a knife wherever you are with whatever’s handy, including stones and other common items—even mud on a stick. He also will discuss different types of edges for different types of work.</li>
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<li>Abe Elias uses, designs and writes about bushcraft knives on a regular basis. He will show you how bushcraft knives are used, what to look for in the knives, proper blade grinds and more in “How To Use Bushcraft Knives”.</li>
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<li>Ernest Emerson will review the seven essential skills needed to survive a deadly attack in “Surviving Inside the Kill Zone.” As Emerson notes, “Never be the one who says, ‘I never saw it coming’”.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Tactical and handforged knives have more than their share of adherents. Purveyor Les Robertson specializes in selling both and knows what to look for in them all. Let him school you on these two hot knife genres in “Tactical & Handforged: What To Look For”.</li>
</ul>
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<li>Will your loved ones know what to do with your knife collection and how to get the most out of it if for some reason you are unable to? BLADE Magazine Cutlery Hall-Of-Fame© member Bruce Voyles tells you how to prepare for such eventualities in “Estate Planning and Your Knife Collection”.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Want to make knives but don’t know how to get started? Bladesmith Chris Amos apprenticed under Ed Fowler and knows what it’s like to break into the bladecrafting game in today’s climate. He discusses how to get going, the basic tools needed and answers any and all questions in “Knifemaking For Novices: How To Get Started”.</li>
</ul>
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<li>In “How To Read a Knife,” ABS master smith/BLADE field editor Ed Fowler will demonstrate the difference between “showboat knives” and the workhorse knives of the historic Texas frontier, and also those from the Civil War and World War II.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>In “Camera Basics and Studio Setup,” Eric Eggly of PointSeven Studios, the official BLADE Show photographer, will explain F-stops and shutter speeds and the whys, what’s and how’s of each, and how to build a studio setup on a budget.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>In “How To Throw Knives & Tomahawks,” Bobby Branton will outline and demonstrate the sport of throwing knives and hawks—including maybe even a new factory hawk or two—the best tools for the job, and more.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Bid on some of the American Bladesmith Society’s top handforged damascus, straight-carbon-steel and other knives, with proceeds going toward the Society’s educational efforts, in the ABS Auction.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>James Williams performs the tameshigiri—the cutting of straw mats—demonstrates the proper techniques of iaido—the drawing, using and replacing of the sword—and more, in his always popular “Japanese Sword Demonstration”.</li>
</ul>
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<li>In “Bladesmithing For Children,” the American Bladesmith Society’s Wes Byrd, Larry Harley, Joe Keeslar and Tim Potier outline how kids can get involved in the forging of knives under the supervision of those who do it for a living.</li>
</ul>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font-size-5" style="color: #ff0000;"><strong>Then there are the Exhibits!</strong></span></p>
<h1>BLADE Show World Cutting Championship</h1>
<p>The 12th Annual BLADE Show World Championship Cutting Competition will be conducted by BladeSports International and, at press time, included such qualifiers as returning champ Dan Keffeler and also past champ Ted Ott, Donavon Phillips, Jim Cottingham, Brad Stallsmith, David Rudzinski, David Corona, Bud Robbins, Dwight Schoneweis and Scott Wickham.</p>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #ff0000;" class="font-size-5">BUT WAIT THERE'S MORE</span></p>
<p style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #ff0000;" class="font-size-5"> <span class="font-size-3" style="color: #000000;"><strong>NEW for 2014! </strong>Looking to dive deeper into the world of knife-making? <em>BLADE Magazine</em> has prepared an exciting line-up of classes for those "knife junkies" on popular knife-related topics. Spend one-on-one time with well-known professionals in the industry and hang out with other passionate knife enthusiasts. Start exploring the classes below and take your knife knowledge to the next level! Add any of these exciting classes to your Blade Show ticket purchase by registering below!</span></span></p>
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<ul>
<li><h4><strong>Thursday, June 5</strong></h4>
<ul>
<li><strong>Knives the ABS Way</strong> - 10:00 AM - 4:30 PM<br/><em>(Class fee $75 per person)</em></li>
</ul>
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<li><h4><strong>Friday, June 6</strong></h4>
<ul>
<li><strong>Collecting Bob Loveless Knives, with Maj. Louis Chow</strong> - 8:30 AM-9:30 AM<em>(Class Fee $20 per person)</em></li>
<li><strong>GRS Engraving Instruction</strong> - 8:30 AM-12:00PM<em> (Class Fee $45 per person)</em></li>
<li><strong>Collecting Randall Knives, with Gary Clinton</strong> - 9:45 AM-10:45 AM <em>(Class Fee $20 per person)</em></li>
<li><strong>Collecting Bill Moran and Jim Schmidt Knives, with Dave Ellis</strong> - 11:00 AM-12:00 PM <em>(Class Fee $20 per person)</em></li>
</ul>
</li>
<li><h4><strong>Saturday, June 7</strong></h4>
<ul>
<li><strong>How to Wrap the Japanese Handle, with Wally Hayes</strong> - 8:30 AM-9:30 AM <em>(Class Fee $20 per person)</em></li>
<li><strong>Sword Fittings and Temper Lines, with Wally Hayes </strong>- 9:45 AM-10:45 AM <em>(Class Fee $20 per person)</em></li>
<li><strong>What to Look For When Buying a Japanese Sword and Proper Japanese Sword Care/Maintenance, with Wally Hostetter </strong>- 11:00 AM-12:00 PM <em>(Class Fee $20 per person)</em></li>
<li><strong>Knife Designs of The Masters, with Jerry Fisk</strong> - 11:00AM -12:15 PM <em>(Class Fee $20 per person)</em></li>
<li><strong>Knife Designs of The Masters, with Bill Harsey</strong> - 12:30 PM-1:45 PM <em>(Class Fee $20 per person)</em></li>
<li><strong>Knife Designs of The Masters, with Chris Reeve</strong> - 2:00 PM-3:15 PM <em>(Class Fee $20 per person)</em></li>
<li><strong>Knife Designs of The Masters, with Tony Bose</strong> - 3:30 PM-4:45 PM <em>(Class Fee $20 per person)</em></li>
<li><strong>Knife Designs of The Masters, with Jerry Busse</strong> - 5:00 PM-6:15 PM <em>(Class Fee $20 per person)</em></li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
<p style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #ff0000;" class="font-size-5"><span class="font-size-3" style="color: #000000;"> </span></span></p>
<p style="text-align: left;"><span class="font-size-4"><em><strong><span style="color: #ff0000;"><span style="color: #000000;">So why do folks travel the globe for this show???? Meet us there and we can experience it together!</span></span></strong></em></span></p>
Looking for some GEC Knives
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<p>Looking for GEC Elk knives:</p>
<p>2008 #23 Elk <br></br>238208 FTPR <br></br>538308 <br></br>0109 Blade Key </p>
<p>234109ECL <br></br>255110EO <br></br>538210M <br></br>H73411 Fixed <br></br>720111 Plain Bolster </p>
<p>-ANY RED ELK #72-</p>
<p></p>
<p>Also looking for:</p>
<p>GEC / Schrade Auto in Stag</p>
<p>GEC #65 in Lightning Bug Acrylic</p>
<p></p>
<p>Thanks for any help you can give me in finding these…</p>
<p>Looking for GEC Elk knives:</p>
<p>2008 #23 Elk <br/>238208 FTPR <br/>538308 <br/>0109 Blade Key </p>
<p>234109ECL <br/>255110EO <br/>538210M <br/>H73411 Fixed <br/>720111 Plain Bolster </p>
<p>-ANY RED ELK #72-</p>
<p></p>
<p>Also looking for:</p>
<p>GEC / Schrade Auto in Stag</p>
<p>GEC #65 in Lightning Bug Acrylic</p>
<p></p>
<p>Thanks for any help you can give me in finding these knives.</p>
<p></p>
<p></p>
<p> </p>