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.
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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.
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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.
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Helping with the table for Gayle Bradley.
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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.
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Great Knife Repairman. We send our Hen & Rooster to him to fix.
Henry Okleshen and Rick Eaton Comment on this post >
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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
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Doane Parsons from Bentonville, AR sitting at Mike Tamboli’s table so he can take a break.
Mike has some very nice miniatures.
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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.
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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.
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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!
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Shirley and Katie ready for customers.
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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
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Ruffin Johnson couldn’t make it, but Rick Sanders is here manning his table.
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John Stitt discussing knives with a customer.
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C. J. Buck, Richard Tackett and Deb Gavick man the Buck Knives booth.
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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!
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Dan from Boker, Ethan Becker of Becker Knife & Tool, and Rod Bremmer from CRKT
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Rumiko Fadden with Al Mar Knives visits with A. G.
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A. G. talks with Joe Richardson from Missouri.
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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
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Sammy Smith with Knife customer Dan Suller
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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.
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Doug Flagg of CRKT visits with a customer
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Kristi Culpepper with Ronnie Lotis from Ferris, TX
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