http://knifeevent.com A.G. Russell's Knive Event Live Blog and Show Updates Wed, 31 Dec 2008 08:04:11 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en 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 ... http://knifeevent.com/?p=500 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 ... http://knifeevent.com/?p=492 when you open the blog, click on any day or subject then go to the bottom of the page and you will find, RSS feed.  click on RSS feed and select suscribe, then bookmark and you will get email notice when ever someone comments of the blog http://knifeevent.com/?p=487 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 ... http://knifeevent.com/?p=485 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 ... http://knifeevent.com/?p=481 http://knifeevent.com/?p=477 http://knifeevent.com/?p=475 http://knifeevent.com/?p=473 http://knifeevent.com/?p=471 http://knifeevent.com/?p=469 http://knifeevent.com/?p=464 Helping with the table for Gayle Bradley. http://knifeevent.com/?p=466 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 ... http://knifeevent.com/?p=453 http://knifeevent.com/?p=462 http://knifeevent.com/?p=460 Great Knife Repairman. We send our Hen & Rooster to him to fix. http://knifeevent.com/?p=392 http://knifeevent.com/?p=401 http://knifeevent.com/?p=458 http://knifeevent.com/?p=456 http://knifeevent.com/?p=454 http://knifeevent.com/?p=451 Sandra showing her work. http://knifeevent.com/?p=448 http://knifeevent.com/?p=447 http://knifeevent.com/?p=445 http://knifeevent.com/?p=443 http://knifeevent.com/?p=441 http://knifeevent.com/?p=438 http://knifeevent.com/?p=436 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 ... http://knifeevent.com/?p=430 http://knifeevent.com/?p=434 http://knifeevent.com/?p=432 http://knifeevent.com/?p=429 Doane Parsons from Bentonville, AR sitting at Mike Tamboli's table so he can take a break. Mike has some very nice miniatures. http://knifeevent.com/?p=427 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 ... http://knifeevent.com/?p=414 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.    http://knifeevent.com/?p=415 http://knifeevent.com/?p=412 Discussing things. http://knifeevent.com/?p=410 Curt talking to D'Holder http://knifeevent.com/?p=408 http://knifeevent.com/?p=405 http://knifeevent.com/?p=397 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 ... http://knifeevent.com/?p=390 http://knifeevent.com/?p=394 http://knifeevent.com/?p=389 http://knifeevent.com/?p=387 http://knifeevent.com/?p=385 http://knifeevent.com/?p=383 http://knifeevent.com/?p=381 http://knifeevent.com/?p=379 http://knifeevent.com/?p=377 http://knifeevent.com/?p=360 http://knifeevent.com/?p=373 http://knifeevent.com/?p=370 http://knifeevent.com/?p=368 http://knifeevent.com/?p=364 [gallery] http://knifeevent.com/?p=363 http://knifeevent.com/?p=356 http://knifeevent.com/?p=354 Ed and Dave talking knives. http://knifeevent.com/?p=353 [gallery] Douglas and Gail with customers. http://knifeevent.com/?p=349 Shirley and Katie ready for customers. http://knifeevent.com/?p=346 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 ... http://knifeevent.com/?p=341 Ruffin Johnson couldn't make it, but Rick Sanders is here manning his table. http://knifeevent.com/?p=339 http://knifeevent.com/?p=336 John Stitt discussing knives with a customer. http://knifeevent.com/?p=334 http://knifeevent.com/?p=332 C. J. Buck, Richard Tackett and Deb Gavick man the Buck Knives booth. http://knifeevent.com/?p=331 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! http://knifeevent.com/?p=325 http://knifeevent.com/?p=322 http://knifeevent.com/?p=320 http://knifeevent.com/?p=318 http://knifeevent.com/?p=316 http://knifeevent.com/?p=314 http://knifeevent.com/?p=311 http://knifeevent.com/?p=309 http://knifeevent.com/?p=307 Dan from Boker, Ethan Becker of Becker Knife & Tool, and Rod Bremmer from CRKT http://knifeevent.com/?p=305 Rumiko Fadden with Al Mar Knives visits with A. G.  http://knifeevent.com/?p=303 http://knifeevent.com/?p=301 A. G. talks with Joe Richardson from Missouri. http://knifeevent.com/?p=299 http://knifeevent.com/?p=297 D' talking with a customer. http://knifeevent.com/?p=295 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 ... http://knifeevent.com/?p=294 http://knifeevent.com/?p=292 Al with a display of his knives. http://knifeevent.com/?p=290 Sammy Smith with Knife customer Dan Suller http://knifeevent.com/?p=283 [gallery] http://knifeevent.com/?p=279 http://knifeevent.com/?p=276 http://knifeevent.com/?p=272 [gallery]   http://knifeevent.com/?p=264 Barry and Ted Frizzell http://knifeevent.com/?p=262 http://knifeevent.com/?p=260 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.  http://knifeevent.com/?p=259 http://knifeevent.com/?p=250 Doug Flagg of CRKT visits with a customer http://knifeevent.com/?p=254 http://knifeevent.com/?p=252 http://knifeevent.com/?p=238 http://knifeevent.com/?p=236 Kristi Culpepper with Ronnie Lotis from Ferris, TX http://knifeevent.com/?p=210 http://knifeevent.com/?p=234 http://knifeevent.com/?p=247 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 ... http://knifeevent.com/?p=249 Newest Knife Fan! Olivia Keeter, Granddaughter to Jerry Fisk. 6 weeks old at her first Knife Event! http://knifeevent.com/?p=244 Gary Fadden with Al Mar Knives talking with Phil from A. G. Russell Knives. http://knifeevent.com/?p=241 Goldie Russell talking with Chris Rogers and his sons. http://knifeevent.com/?p=231 Jack showing knives to a customer. http://knifeevent.com/?p=229 Knife Great Bob Dozier Daniel Crotts [gallery] http://knifeevent.com/?p=224   http://knifeevent.com/?p=217 Rhett showing some knives to interested customers. http://knifeevent.com/?p=220 Rick Sanders sits in for Ruffin and talks with a customer. http://knifeevent.com/?p=214 http://knifeevent.com/?p=212 http://knifeevent.com/?p=203   Bill Ruple - setting up for the show on Friday. http://knifeevent.com/?p=188 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 - ... http://knifeevent.com/?p=209 Starting knife appreciation at 3 months. http://knifeevent.com/?p=207 Willie Heibl setting up. http://knifeevent.com/?p=202 http://knifeevent.com/?p=200 http://knifeevent.com/?p=197 http://knifeevent.com/?p=195 Engraving a knife at the Glendo booth. [gallery] http://knifeevent.com/?p=193 Ryan Daniels of Great Eastern with customers [gallery]   http://knifeevent.com/?p=190 Dan pictured with his table of knives on Saturday morning. http://knifeevent.com/?p=137 Debbie at A. G. Russell talking to some Exhibitors. http://knifeevent.com/?p=116   http://knifeevent.com/?p=183 [gallery] http://knifeevent.com/?p=187 Bill Davis at his Booth Bill and Wilma talking to Cliff Lacey. http://knifeevent.com/?p=181 Setting up Saturday morning http://knifeevent.com/?p=178 Lots of people have turned out to see all the knives and knifemakers. [gallery] http://knifeevent.com/?p=176 http://knifeevent.com/?p=174 http://knifeevent.com/?p=172 http://knifeevent.com/?p=170   http://knifeevent.com/?p=166 Sandra Brady, Schrimshander getting her table ready for the Event. http://knifeevent.com/?p=165 http://knifeevent.com/?p=164 Wyatt and Ron looking at knives on Saturday. http://knifeevent.com/?p=160 http://knifeevent.com/?p=159 Goldie Russell visits with Dan (one of the first knifemakers) at the reception Friday night. http://knifeevent.com/?p=155 http://knifeevent.com/?p=153 Stanley Watson with Diamond Machining Technology http://knifeevent.com/?p=151 http://knifeevent.com/?p=149 http://knifeevent.com/?p=147 http://knifeevent.com/?p=145 http://knifeevent.com/?p=143 http://knifeevent.com/?p=141 [gallery] http://knifeevent.com/?p=139 [gallery] http://knifeevent.com/?p=96 Friday night reception. http://knifeevent.com/?p=135 Bob Dodd and D'Holder listen to A. G. tell stories at the Friday night reception. http://knifeevent.com/?p=133 http://knifeevent.com/?p=132 http://knifeevent.com/?p=130 http://knifeevent.com/?p=127 [gallery] http://knifeevent.com/?p=125 http://knifeevent.com/?p=124 RB Rybar at his booth. http://knifeevent.com/?p=121 Ed & Michell Brandsey show off a Native Lance w/Silver Fox Damascus Head http://knifeevent.com/?p=118 http://knifeevent.com/?p=119 http://knifeevent.com/?p=114 A. G. and Dave visiting Friday night. http://knifeevent.com/?p=112 http://knifeevent.com/?p=107 http://knifeevent.com/?p=105 Dan speaking with Tim Leatherman at the reception Friday evening. http://knifeevent.com/?p=103 Here are some group shots at the Meet & Greet. [gallery] http://knifeevent.com/?p=95 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!   http://knifeevent.com/?p=89 Kenny Teague Dick Faust signs A. G.'s guest book. http://knifeevent.com/?p=92 http://knifeevent.com/?p=90 http://knifeevent.com/?p=82