Thread: The meets at Charlie's were pretty wild!

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I always liked to watch the guys work on making their razors and knives. Some had to work really hard because they did not have prior experience and others who had that prior experience made it look much easier. But in all cases, they shared their knowledge freely. That was the really good part.
It should be remembered that we were the only free straight razor-making get-together in the whole of the USA, for many years!
We did good!

Originally Posted by randydance062449

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I always liked to watch the guys work on making their razors and knives. Some had to work really hard because they did not have prior experience and others who had that prior experience made it look much easier. But in all cases, they shared their knowledge freely. That was the really good part.
It should be remembered that we were the only free straight razor-making get-together in the whole of the USA, for many years!
We did good!

You can generalize by substituting razor with blade and it'd still be true.
The concept of free sharing has become very rare in the knife world.

At some point our meets will start up again. We will meet at those and see each other again.

Originally Posted by RezDog

At some point our meets will start up again. We will meet at those and see each other again.

I sure hope so Shaun, but if someone has the space and equipment that Charlie had, and the ability to attract people from all across the country and the world, I firmly believe that they would have already stepped up.

We can only hope that we all have the good fortune to meet again.

Pete <:-}

Baby steps Pete. First we need to simply start getting together and then work through the details.

Maybe some regional meetings would be a good start. I've thought about a Florida meeting. There are a bunch of us here. I don't really have the facilities myself but would love to attend one

I always looked forward to the the meets at my shop, by the same token I was always happy when they were over. We had a good run. No body lost an eye, finger, or got seriously burned. it was always hectic crowded conditions around the hot work area.

I am relieved to have the building sold, I was made a good offer from somebody that I like. I am also Thankful we did not have a meet this February it was a stressful time without the meet. My Mother died and there were health issues with other family members.

I am looking forward to going to a razor meet sometime. Thanks mainly to Randy's cat herd abilities, there have been some great meets in the past. I would like to attend another one.

The first meet in Asheville was eye opening for me. The meets at Toms, Shams, and Lynns were all a great time. I look forward to the future.

I was only able to make the last meet, but I'm glad I did.The comradeship was outstanding! It truly was a pleasure to meet everyone. I'd met some other members but it was thrilling to meet everyone. Hell I actually made a razor instead of a Razor Shaped Object! It's one of my favorites. Yes Charlie, I remember what you said when you found out it was the first razor I'd made--

I'd been able to send some of Carolyn's cinnamon biscuits before but this time I was able to bring them myself along with the hot and sweet hot mustards. Yes they were good with some sausages.

As far as knives go, I've got one that Scott made and one that Bruo's daughter made, both are used regularly.

Good Times My Friends, Good Times Indeed!

This is the first that I have heard of your mothers passing Charlie.
It was an honor and a privilege to have known her and been subject to her quick wit.
May the Good Lord take a sweet liking to her soul and
May She Rest In Eternal Peace

Pete <:-{

My condolences for your loss. I'm sad to hear she passed.

Originally Posted by spazola

lost an eye, finger, or got seriously burned. it was always hectic crowded conditions around the hot work area.
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True. Some minor scrapes and burns but nothing serious.
No thanks to paco though...