Anxiously Awaiting San Antonio

[Eli Gautreaux]

Got my room booked, VIP passes sent in, and Banquet tickest purchased for the ABS Knife Expo. I know it's still 4 weeks away, but I'm already feeling the draw :D

Who's going? :)

[Kevin Jones]

Really looking forward to it.
See you there Eli.

[Jon Klein]

It's going to be a good time. Looking forward to seeing a lot of great knives and all the CKCA member's that make it.

See you in San Antonio! :cool:

Jon

[Paul Long]

It's a tough, hard drive for me.....but I'm gonna make it any way.

Paul

[mike williams]

Sorry you have so far to go Paul, must be tough. For me; it's just a quick little drive.
Looking forward to the show too. It should be a blast. Can anyone recommend a good steak place there?
See ya'll there.
Mike













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[Larry Fuegen]

I'm glad to hear you all plan to attend the ABS expo. There should be some outstanding knives from some of the top bladesmiths in the country. These are 2 knives I plan to bring- hopefully others will post pictures of the knives they are bringing.

http://i188.photobucket.com/albums/z309/lfuegen/abs10/IMG_1097f.jpg
http://i188.photobucket.com/albums/z309/lfuegen/abs10/IMG_1099f.jpg
This is a new model SLIPJOINT folder ( # 1) that I designed. The blade is 3.125 " with carved steel bolsters, bark mammoth ivory handles and gold pins.

http://i188.photobucket.com/albums/z309/lfuegen/abs10/IMG_1089f.jpg
http://i188.photobucket.com/albums/z309/lfuegen/abs10/IMG_1091f.jpg
Gentlemans Dress Bowie. 8.25 inch ladder pattern Damascus blade, forged to shape. Carved Damascus guard and spacer with 14 k gold bands. Carved cream colored mammoth ivory handles with carved Sterling handle wrap. Scabbard is custom leather with Sterling silver throat and tip and 14 k gold trim.
I hope to get a set of Damascus spurs Texas style and a small Damascus hunter finished.
Larry

[Bob Betzner]

Larry, that handle wrap SERIOUSLY adds a whole 'nother dimension, it's really special. Don't mean to interrupt the discussion about San Antonio, but had to comment. I love every element of this Bowie, just gorgeous.

Best,

Bob Betzner

[Eli Gautreaux]

Larry, that handle wrap SERIOUSLY adds a whole 'nother dimension, it's really special. Don't mean to interrupt the discussion about San Antonio, but had to comment. I love every element of this Bowie, just gorgeous.

Best,

Bob Betzner


Agreed! That's a special piece for sure --- very nice...

[Kevin Jones]

Wow, are those Fuegens beautiful or What?

[Larry Fuegen]

Thanks guys, The show is getting closer and we hope everyone has their rooms and travel plans in place. Please go to the show website for more info or to contact the show committee. www.absknifeexpo.com
Larry

[Bruce Bump]

Larrys knives always brighten my day. These are real beauties.

[Kevin Jones]

Makers please post up images of your San Antonio Knives as you complete them.

[Kirk Rexroat]

I've been busy working on knives and getting ready for the San Antonio show. Here is a folder that I will be bringing, 3 1/2" blade and 8 1/2" overall open. Hope to see you all there.
Kirk http://www.rexroatknives.com/wp-content/uploads/IMG_98073.JPG

[Kevin Jones]

Good looking folder.
The Bronc Rider adds a nice touch.
Thanks for posting it.

[Larry Fuegen]

Nice folder Kirk and the bolster is really cool. Look forward to seeing you in San Antonio.

Larry

[Kevin Jones]

The Expo is this Friday and Saturday, here's Tommy's.

Jig Bone Slipjoint 3 1/2" from 52100:
http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r105/10456kaj/4899445873_92c2e6e9d0_b.jpg

Tony Bose pattern slipjoint with musk ox and 300 layer of damascus 4 1/2":
http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r105/10456kaj/4900050434_35f6701c0b_b.jpg

Fighter / Bowie 8 1/2" blade from 52100 with 18k gold inlay:
http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r105/10456kaj/4899472115_55b6876c07_b.jpg

Boot Knife with checkered ebony and nickel silver:
http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r105/10456kaj/4899485827_95a3f13659_b.jpg

[Eli Gautreaux]

NICE work Tommy! I can't wait to get my hands on these :)

[Kevin Jones]

Mt. Fork Hunter
Blade-3.75" 1084&15n20 Damascus
Fittings-stainless
Handle- stag

http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r105/10456kaj/MikeWilliamsSAHunter.jpg

[Kevin Jones]

The Pre-historic turtle will be near the RIVERSIDE in old San Antonio:

http://i216.photobucket.com/albums/cc138/10456kja/Fuegen.jpg

[Barry Connell]

That Williams hunter sure looks great.

[Larry Fuegen]

I meant to say that SNAPPER will soon be near the RIVERWALK in San Antonio.:rolleyes:

[Eli Gautreaux]

I'll let the pros give a real review, but suffice it (for now) to say that there were some phenomenal knives and loads of great people in San Antonio this weekend.

I had to leave last night, but got to spend all morning Friday in seminars and all afternoon handling some GREAT blades. The banquet was a blast, and a great joy for me to sit with the likes of Tommy Gann, John White and Nick Wheeler, fun guys. Bravo to all involved in putting this together!

Hopefully someone got some decent pictures...

[Nick Wheeler]

Eli, it was great to see you again!!! Even better to have something to actually show you!!! ;) :D

I had a ton of fun in Texas this year. I think the show should be shorter on Saturday.... and so did everyone that talked to me about it... but I hear it might actually be longer next year.

It was fantastic to see Larry's work... As always, he leaves you with your jaw on the floor. Larry's table was one of the few that I really got to look over. I also had the pleasure of chatting with Larry at the airport.

To put it in perspective... Angi doesn't know knives, knife people, or shows very well yet... And she was amazed at how astonishingly talented Larry is, and at the same time is so incredibly humble. That sums him up pretty well in a single sentence!!! :)