O.K.C.A Show 2010

The 35th annual O.R.K.A show went well. All 450 tables were sold out and there were many people in attendance.
I had a good show. I sold two of my knives and found some new materials for the next of my creations. I picked up some new knife tips and tricks and got to sit in on a metallurgy class. I heard about some of the newest steel and how to heat treat them. I learned how to really make them perform.

The metallurgy class was available before the show started. All through out the rest of the show there are demonstrations and classes where anyone can start learning about knife making. But the best part, for me, is the interaction with the great people there. I not only get to share my latest knives, but also explain how the process works. There is plenty of time to answer questions and just share knife stories.

If you have never been to a show it is quite a great experience, you should go. You can meet the knife makers in person and see the person behind the knife. How often do you get to shake the hand or pick the brain of the person that built your favorite possessions? Have you ever met the builder of your car, or the painter of your favorite art piece? At a knife show you are allowed that unique opportunity. So next show come out and support some amazing craftsmen, see their work, and even take home a treasure of your very own.