Dutch Knife Exhibition

I know this isn't directly shave related. But this month on the 21st in Tiel there is the Dutch Knife Exhibition. (Wat is de DKE)

I though for people who love a sharp blade they might enjoy a sharp knife as well.

Although last few years Böker had a stand as well and they did have some razors with them.

I'd love to see some of you there. I'll be having a stand as a knifemaker myself. So if you have the time and feel like it, please drop by and say hello at my stand I'm the LX Blades, custom knives just the way YOU like them stand.

Oh yeah, entrance fee is €7,50 and there will be some cool workshops like scrimshaw and for a small fee you can try your hand at forging yourself.

See you there?

Alexander

Looks like a good show. Great to see you forge blades yourself!

Thanks. I do enjoy that I'm slowly getting better at it as well. My latest forging projects are coming out much nicer than my first few.

The show is quite nice. It's been growing the past few years. It started out very small but this year there are over a 100 tableholders.

Wish I wasn't at the other end of the world. I love a good knife show. I would be there if I could afford to travel for a whim, that's for sure. Good luck with your stand.


Mick

Thanks Mick, it'll be my first time having a stand at a knifeshow. I really wonder how it's going to go :-)

Be sure to post how it does go for you mate,and any photo's you might take if you have time to take them. I'm really interested it your thoughts and the feelings of the event.


Mick

Will do. I'll try to take LOTS of pictures....especially if I don't sell well :rofl2:, I'll have a lot of time then. :boohoo:

I don't expect you'll have a lot of time. I've seen some of your wares. Beautiful work.


Mick

Thanks Mick. Appreciate the compliment. However you might understand why I'd be nervous especially if you see that I'd be sharing one room with this guy:
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And this one:
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and the guy who makes these:
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And several others

Yeah that's all well and good if you're worried by people who make display pieces. I prefer users myself. And yours look like damn fine users. Surely you know that the prettiest girl is usually the one that is single. Everyone takes one look and says, "My god she's beautiful! Bet there is some lucky bloke out there who's caught that one." And then they go home to their plainer looking women, who know their mans needs and failings, and who work within that framework to help support and prop up where necessary. They aren't ugly women by any stretch, but they are down to earth, reliable and there when you need them. And that is how I think of knives. Yes I would love to own a real beauty, but I would never do anything other than show it off. It would essentially just be 'eye candy'...And a waste of money. Your knives are pretty, but not waste of money beautiful. I made my knives to be users and yours look like that to me too. Something useful, practical and user friendly. Special because they are hand-made and not mass produced, and a better knife because of it.


Mick

I appreciate the sentiment Mick. To be sure....my stuff offcourse isn't anywhere NEAR the same priceclass as those fellows either. For a little taste, The first link I've never seen anything of his under €400, the second guy never under €600 and the third....I don't even know because they never have a pricetag on them when I see them.

So at least we're not competing in the same price bracket lol.

And that is the problem as well. I think a quality user knife should fetch the higher price, simply because it is actually useful. Can't control the market though can we :(...:)


Mick

Don't know about that. If properly done a fancy blade can be used just fine as well.....it's just that must buyers fear using them because of damage. Also most fancy blades took a LOT more work to get that fancy.....not to mention investment to get the materials for it.

But I understand where you're coming from.

Yes, I know it takes more work to make a pretty knife, but it is just as you said, rarely if ever used for fear of damage...Makes it useless no matter how well it's made in my opinion, but I knew you would understand what I meant anyway. :)


Mick

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Originally Posted by MickR

Yes, I know it takes more work to make a pretty knife, but it is just as you said, rarely if ever used for fear of damage...Makes it useless no matter how well it's made in my opinion, but I knew you would understand what I meant anyway. :)


Mick

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This is my sentiment exactly.
most knives I have seen on weapons.be are just 500$ paperweights.
Which is a damn shame, since the people making them are an order of magnitude better than I am.
As I said before, that is also the reason I only make kitchen knives and razors for now.

I would consider making a combat knife for someone in e.g. the special forces, but my time is far too valuable to me to be making paperweights.

I can understand that sentiment. I enjoy making user knives most. Any kind of use....even if it's just as a letter opener. Which is also why you won't see €500 knives from me anytime soon.

Well, I had a great time. Didn't have any SRP members identify themselves as such. But it was very nice anyway. Also, there was a straightrazor shaving demonstration. I didn't know about that and didn't have time to attend but Böker were there so I suspect that they did the demo. They did sell straight razors.

I don't have many pictures....I spent WAY too much time talking to people to take pics. But here's one of my table right before the doors were about to open:

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Nice photo mate. Looks like it might have been a little light on space to move too. I hope it turned out to be a profitable day for you, either on the day, or in future sales.


Mick

If it was it'll be in future sales :rock: because the day itself (although great fun) wasn't very profitable. I came out just short of what the table had cost me.