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Title: Pictures from Blade Show?
Post by: Lin Rhea on June 08, 2010, 06:42:00 AM
After everyone gets settled, maybe we can post up some pics here. It was great meeting everyone. Lin
Title: Re: Pictures from Blade Show?
Post by: JohnHV on June 08, 2010, 07:07:00 AM
I don't have any pictures but it was wonderful getting to meet Lin, Karl and Doug.  It was a real pleasure speaking with each of you.
Title: Re: Pictures from Blade Show?
Post by: oldpaths on June 08, 2010, 09:09:00 AM
YES!!,post away please!
Title: Re: Pictures from Blade Show?
Post by: Lin Rhea on June 08, 2010, 09:37:00 AM
I know some photos were taken, but it may take a few days for everyone to load them to their computers and such.

Thanks John. It was great to meet you too. Lin
Title: Re: Pictures from Blade Show?
Post by: tippit on June 08, 2010, 08:49:00 PM
I got pictures but I'm knee deep in getting ready for Bear Quest.  Lin, I truly enjoyed meeting you...what a gentle man.  I mean that as two words   :notworthy:  I'll be back in a week. Doc
Title: Re: Pictures from Blade Show?
Post by: SKYLER W on June 09, 2010, 08:37:00 AM
Doug and Myself..... (http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k209/rickybob_2006/P1010918.jpg)

My Mom, Tammy, and Doug's Wife Karen discussing something Important.... (http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k209/rickybob_2006/P1010917.jpg)

Lin I really enjoyed talking with you and look foward toseeing you again..... (http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k209/rickybob_2006/P1010914.jpg) (http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k209/rickybob_2006/P1010910.jpg)

Chris, Tippit, JC, Conner, and Chase....... (http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k209/rickybob_2006/P1010909.jpg)

Tippit, Doug, Dad, Lin, Chris, JC, Conner, Chase..... (http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k209/rickybob_2006/P1010915.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures from Blade Show?
Post by: Ray Hammond on June 09, 2010, 09:06:00 AM
Conner,

Thass a fine gangsta lean, my brotha! ssssup, yo!?    :biglaugh:        :laughing:    

You and Chase have grown unbelievably since I saw you last.  Amazing.

Sorry I didn't get to see all you guys - I ran in for an hour to get supplies then off to hog camp.

I couldn't even find Karl Anderson though I had his booth number....for us sometimers sufferers that row/booth numbering system left something to be desired for sure.
Title: Re: Pictures from Blade Show?
Post by: OconeeDan on June 10, 2010, 07:38:00 AM
Sorry for the slow pics, I have been a road warrior this week.
I had a great time at the Blade Show, as usual.  Bought some handle material and a couple of tools I have been wanting.
Now for the pics...

Doug with one of his test knives
  (http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j117/OconeeDan/Doug.jpg)
I was glad to meet Kevin (Rooster1)
  (http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j117/OconeeDan/Kevin.jpg)
Doug Campbell, myself, Karl Anderson, and Rob(Robtattoo)
  (http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j117/OconeeDan/Dougdankarlrob.jpg)
Lovely Miss Kim, Connor, JC, Chase, Rob, myself, and Jeff (Tippit)
Hey, is this a cool clan or what?
  (http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j117/OconeeDan/clan.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures from Blade Show?
Post by: DW on June 10, 2010, 08:16:00 AM
Great pics!
Title: Re: Pictures from Blade Show?
Post by: Lin Rhea on June 10, 2010, 06:03:00 PM
Good job on the pictures! I hope you dont mind if I save a few of these. Great memories. Lin
Title: Re: Pictures from Blade Show?
Post by: Doug Campbell on June 11, 2010, 12:10:00 PM
Here is a pic I had taken of my five knives I presented to the Judging panel.
 (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v82/gotahunt/Campbell_100606A-web1.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures from Blade Show?
Post by: Lin Rhea on June 11, 2010, 02:30:00 PM
:clapper:  

Just beautiful!
Title: Re: Pictures from Blade Show?
Post by: Ray Hammond on June 11, 2010, 05:14:00 PM
Those are  awesome knives doug
Title: Re: Pictures from Blade Show?
Post by: Kevin Evans on June 11, 2010, 09:35:00 PM
I think with those you showed the judges you where a very versital maker .Good Job
Title: Re: Pictures from Blade Show?
Post by: Lin Rhea on June 12, 2010, 04:50:00 PM
Good point Kevin. The judges like to see "range" of the maker's skill. Lin
Title: Re: Pictures from Blade Show?
Post by: Ray Hammond on June 13, 2010, 09:18:00 AM
That San francisco dagger is tremendous - and I really like the originality you brought to tried and true designs

that's a great piece of sea cow in the long knife.
Title: Re: Pictures from Blade Show?
Post by: kbaknife on June 13, 2010, 01:01:00 PM
Quote
Originally posted by Ray Hammond:


I couldn't even find Karl Anderson though I had his booth number....
Ray, when I found out you had been there and didn't stop to see me, I'll admit, I got a little mad.
Guess you've spent too much time in the swamp.
You're forgiven.
Title: Re: Pictures from Blade Show?
Post by: Ray Hammond on June 13, 2010, 03:12:00 PM
Sorry bro'

I did look for you!!!!
Title: Re: Pictures from Blade Show?
Post by: Lin Rhea on June 19, 2010, 12:26:00 PM
Doug,
      Do you have a any single photos of your test knives? I would like to see the "S" guard bowie closer if you have one. Now that all of the dust has settled from the show, I want to handle that one especially. I bet you were in the running for the Peck Award. Lin
Title: Re: Pictures from Blade Show?
Post by: Doug Campbell on June 20, 2010, 10:52:00 AM
Thanks Lin, Terry Vandeventer and Wade Coulter both told me this one was just edged out by Michael Routh's mammoth ivory bowie. I looked at Michael's knife and it was a great knife. I'd loved for you to handle this knife but it went fast and now resides in Tulsa OK.
  (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v82/gotahunt/CampbellJSKnifeI.jpg)

Thanks again everybody, building this set of knives was a great learning experience. Pushing yourself to do new and better work will really benefit anyone willing to try. Be patient, persistant and unafraid to try whatever interests you... Many times I've re-done things three or four times to get it to my liking.
Title: Re: Pictures from Blade Show?
Post by: Lin Rhea on June 20, 2010, 12:50:00 PM
You really nailed this one. I have known it for a while, but seeing it on your table confirmed it for me. You are right, a knife like this dont "just happen". It takes an attitude of not settling for less, so sometimes you have to tweak a curve or a line here and there, but it paid off. I had hoped you would document it professionally and Coop did a good job.  Thanks for showing us. Did Coop photograph any of the rest? Lin
Title: Re: Pictures from Blade Show?
Post by: Doug Campbell on June 20, 2010, 11:03:00 PM
Thanks again Lin and yes I paid a good bit of Coop's expenses  ;)  Here's two more I had him do, thought I better get my portfolio started  ;)

  (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v82/gotahunt/CampbellJSKnifeII.jpg)

  (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v82/gotahunt/CampbellJSKnifeIII.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures from Blade Show?
Post by: Lin Rhea on June 21, 2010, 06:10:00 AM
I'm glad to see it Doug. One or more of these will grace the pages of a knife publication before long you can bet. Lin
Title: Re: Pictures from Blade Show?
Post by: kbaknife on June 21, 2010, 03:19:00 PM
I had this one on my kitchen table for two weeks and used it to spread my peanut butter and slice my cheese before delivering it for Doug.
Sure am gonna miss that thing.

    (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v82/gotahunt/CampbellJSKnifeII.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures from Blade Show?
Post by: Ray Hammond on June 21, 2010, 03:41:00 PM
why Doug...that's the finest cheese slicer I've ever seen!!!!!!!!
Title: Re: Pictures from Blade Show?
Post by: Roughcountry on June 21, 2010, 03:48:00 PM
Pretty cool pics Doug  :thumbsup:  Pretty nice when someone comes that close to showing how they really look.  :notworthy:
Title: Re: Pictures from Blade Show?
Post by: JC on June 22, 2010, 08:25:00 PM
The lines on that dagger cannot be described without holding it in your hands first person. All of his knives were amazing works of art, but that one in particular was over the top.

Awesome stuff Doug! Enjoyed meeting all the TG'ers at the show, hope to see you all again next year.
Title: Re: Pictures from Blade Show?
Post by: Ben Maher on July 05, 2010, 02:41:00 AM
Great stuff lads ! thanks for sharing. Doug those are beautiful pieces. Well done mate !