Blade Show 2015

[willis68]

Well for the last 12 or so years, I have been wanting to go to the Blade show, today it finally happened, I was like a kid in the biggest candy store in this world, I got to meet all the Knife makers that I have been friends with on the internet, it was a pleasure to put a face to all the names I know.

 

I probably handled more than 500k worth of knives today but restrained myself to only one Purchase I got a very special stainless steel Magic knife from my friend Dave who owns Protech. For those of you who know how special his knives are, let me just say getting to know Dave and his Father today, they are some of the best people that I am proud to call friends.

 

 

I am planning on attending all 3 days  next year and will be stashing cash for the show, if any of you are wondering if the trip to Atlanta is worth it let me just say if you like any edged tool on this earth, you will absolutely love it :usa:

 

 

[Fourtyfive]

How about a magic punisher ?

[willis68]

How about a magic punisher ?

 

 

The knife is too small for it, the TR4 is just right for it and the Magic is more of a gentleman's knife than a bad ass Knife to punish

Edited June 6, 2015 by willis68

[Monkeyman2500]

Can't believe that was your first time there. I bet you were grinning from ear to ear all day. Glad you got to go.

[mootw]

I hope we get a full report--complete with pictures.  I've wanted to go to the Blade Show for several years now.  Would love to hear more about your experience there.

[Fourtyfive]

[DaveTN]

The Magic “Whiskers” were pretty hard to find when they first came out, but Blade HQ has them in stock for $200. I’d like to try one because it appears you wouldn’t need a safety or have to worry about the button getting pushed in your pocket if you didn’t use one.

But I can’t justify $200 for a knife; I guess I’m just not a knife person. (But I’m working on it).

[willis68]

Unfortunately, no Pictures from me, as I walked around the massive show when I wanted to take pictures my phone battery was done, next time I will do several

[tnhawk]

The Magic “Whiskers” were pretty hard to find when they first came out, but Blade HQ has them in stock for $200. I’d like to try one because it appears you wouldn’t need a safety or have to worry about the button getting pushed in your pocket if you didn’t use one.

But I can’t justify $200 for a knife; I guess I’m just not a knife person. (But I’m working on it).

Before the TN knife law changed, I never thought I would spend more than $150 for a knife.  Now I can't justify spending more for a knife than a gun. 

[eapking]

Where was it this year?

[willis68]

Where was it this year?

 

 

The Cobb  Galleria downtown Atlanta, its still going on through Sunday

 

 

http://bladeshow.com/index.php/travel

Edited June 6, 2015 by willis68

[eapking]

Always in Atlanta?

[willis68]

Always in Atlanta?

 

 

yes

[eapking]

Cool - next year!

[willis68]

The Magic “Whiskers” were pretty hard to find when they first came out, but Blade HQ has them in stock for $200. I’d like to try one because it appears you wouldn’t need a safety or have to worry about the button getting pushed in your pocket if you didn’t use one.

But I can’t justify $200 for a knife; I guess I’m just not a knife person. (But I’m working on it).

 

 

 

If you are ever out my way, Mt Juliet/ Lebanon area, give me a shout Dave I will let you handle my Protechs and you can see first hand why they are worth every cent

[Major Kong]

First one I've missed in five years. Color me jealous.

[DaveTN]

If you are ever out my way, Mt Juliet/ Lebanon area, give me a shout Dave I will let you handle my Protechs and you can see first hand why they are worth every cent

Thanks. Oh I have no doubt they are nice. I just can’t justify a lot of money for a knife. I don’t see me becoming a knife collector; to me its just a tool that I will use. I don’t have an auto-knife right now so I’m looking at picking up the Smith & Wesson M&P for just under $100. Maybe I’ll upgrade later.

[Capbyrd]

I was there.  Fondled some protech strider collabs.  They made my short list.  Mostly just hung out with my friends at the WestTennesseeKnifeMakersAssociationofWestTennessee booth.  Great show.