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 2008 Blade Show West
View Larger Map September 26 - 28, 2008
Monarch Hotel & Conference Center
12566 SE 93rd Ave (I-205 @ Sunnyside Rd/Sunnybrook Blvd.)
Portland, OR 97015-9760
A special show rate is available by calling 503-652-1515 or 800-492-8700.
Room Rates:
$109 Single/Double - $119 Triple - $129 Quads - $189 Suites
Complimentary shuttle to and from the airport
Show Hours
September 26, Friday: 12 noon - 6 p.m.
September 27, Saturday: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
September 28, Sunday: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Special VIP admission starting at 11:00 a.m. Friday only. Exhibitors are able to request up to 10 passes per table to give to their customers for free early entry to the show.
Admission
$9 one day
$14 two-day pass
$18 three day pass
Sunday only - buy one get one free admission!
Exhibitor Information
See Exhibitor List
Anyone inquiring about the availability of tables, please call the Blade Show West office at 800-726-9966 ext. 13313, and speak to Mary Lutz.
For current exhibitors, move-in begins at 7:00 a.m. Friday morning. The show opens to VIPs at 11:00 a.m. and to the general public at 12 noon.
The show opens to the public Saturday and Sunday at 10 a.m. and opens to the exhibitors at 9 a.m.
Any exhibitors requesting electrical service for their table or booth needs to contact Mary Lutz at 800-726-9966 ext. 13313.
The custom knife competition will be held Friday at 2 p.m. Winners will be announced at the exhibitor reception held in the Monarch Hotel at 6 p.m. immediately following the close of the show on Friday.
Seminar Schedule
Saturday, Sept. 27
11 a.m.: The Bladesmith Teacher/Student Relationship—Ed Fowler and Butch Deveraux
1 p.m.: How To Forge a Bowie Knife—Raymond Richard
2 p.m.: Drills to End Mills and Everything In-Between—Todd Begg
3 p.m.: Three Smiths and Their Mosaics—John Davis, Tom Ferry and Gary House
4 p.m.: The Art of Take Downs—Steven Kelly and David Lisch
5 p.m.: 2nd Annual Blade Show West Cutting Competition—BladeSports International
Sunday, Sept. 28
11 a.m.: Drills to End Mills and Everything In-Between—Todd Begg
Noon: How To Sharpen A Knife—Wayne Goddard
1 p.m.: Custom Knives: Solid Investments in a Slow Economy—Jack Alvarez
Contact Us
2008 Blade Shows
700 E. State St.
Iola, WI 54990-0001
Toll Free: 1-877-746-9757
715-445-4612, ext. 13313 - Mary Lutz
Fax: 715-445-4087
E-mail: Blade Show
Car Rental:
Avis is the official car rental service. They offer special rates with a wide variety of options. To receive your special discount, contact Avis toll-free at 800-331-1600. Please mention Avis Worldwide Discount Code J099319.
Show Features:
Over 13,000 square feet of display space with:
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An International Roster of Top Custom Knifemakers
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Major Manufacturers
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Knifemaking Suppliers
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Free Seminars
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Outdoor Forging Demonstrations
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BLADEhandmade™ Awards & Custom Knife Awards
2007 Awards
2007 BLADEhandmade™ Award Winners:
Congratulations to the following BLADEhandmade™ Award winners announced at the 2007 BLADE Show West:
- Best Art Knife: Arpad Bojtos
- Best Fixed Blade: Steven Rapp
- Best Folder: Bill Ruple
- Best Tactical Folder: R.J. Martin
- Best Utility/Hunter: Steve Johnson
- Best Damascus: John Davis
- Best Fighter: Geno Denning
- Best Bowie/Camp Knife: Jerry Fisk
- Best Sword: Vince Evans
- Best Miniature: Bill Ruple
Winners of the BLADEhandmade™ Awards are determined by recognizing knifemaker's performances in handmade judging competitions over a calendar year, counted cumulatively from participating shows nationwide beginning and ending with BLADE Show West.
2007 BLADE Show West Awards Winners:
Congratulations to the following winners of the 2007 BLADE Show West Custom Competition:
- Best Tactical Folder: Shane Sibert
- Best Utility Hunter: Rob Hudson
- Bob Engnath Best New Maker: Dana Hackney
- Best Bowie/Camp Knife: Al Warren
- Best Fighter: Raymond Richard
- Best Damascus Knife: John Davis
- Best Fixed Blade: Bruce Bump
- Best Folder: Joseph Szilaski
- Best Miniature: Bill Burke
- Best Sword: Michael Rader
- Best Art Knife: Bruce Bump
See you there!
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