I have been mostly off the net for awhile. Dreams of another BLADE on the horizon has brought me back. Who am I going to see this year?

I'll be there! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

All right!

I'll be there as well.

I wish I could go! But I'll see you guys there next year!

Well Jerry, I'm sorry that I can't make it this year. However, next year hopefully ColdOne and I both will make it, along with several newer Dogs! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/crossfingers.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" /> Have a great time -- I'm sure you will! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

I will be there!! I am ready! BRING IT!...... Seriously, I don't think I can wait any longer.

I will be there but I may be broke. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/frown.gif" alt="" /> My wife held her own Blade this weekend and hijacked me. You will see me though,I will be the sad guy carrying an empty bag around. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/crazy.gif" alt="" />

C/P - I'll bet that you return home with SOMETHING! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

A Res C rubber chicken! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

<img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/crossfingers.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/crossfingers.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

Good one H/D! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

that's one tough chicken. there's no pluckin that!

Remember - C/P is a pro! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

Now that would be cool,it would match my tacticool luggage tags. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/footinmouth.gif" alt="" />

he could completely pluck the same chicken....twice!

Gonna miss you Klink. My first BLADE without seein ya.

Good to hear from you...we will have to raise a glass and toast the Dogs we induct this year.

We should have a great time. I hope we get a bunch even bigger than last year...there is something about running with the pack

Dan

Well that will make Mrs B appearance an unsure thing...you tell her, I cant, <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/crazy.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/sad.gif" alt="" />

Dan

Oh man, now I'm on a REAL guilt trip! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/crazy.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/doh.gif" alt="" />

now you did it. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

I will be there - living 20 minutes from the Cobb Galleria has its perks sometimes! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" />

chicken plucker,
I am sure you will weasel something out of the miss. I am planning now, next year the tax return takes me to blade. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />

Me and the Girlfriend are going next year... See ya then Scrappy!

Just pulling your leg...not sure the family will get to join me due to school schedules

I will miss ya at the show though

Dan

Oh that is nice...I look forward to meeting you

Dan

I'll be there on Friday for sure. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" /> Maybe Saturday too if things work out right. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/crossfingers.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/crossfingers.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif" alt="" />

Can't wait to meet all you guys. All the Busse guys over on BF too!

I am trying to work it out.

I guarantee that I will miss seeing you and the "gang" again! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/frown.gif" alt="" /> But as I said earlier, hopefully C/O and I both will make it again next year, along with several newer Dogs! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/crossfingers.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" />

Makes me sad that I am not going to Blade this year too. Was an amazing experience for sure!

No joy for me this year.
Hope all of you that are going have a great
time and get the scores of your dreams.

Fu - there's always next year to plan for! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" />

I am going to be there. Not real sure what to expect but from what everyone has been saying I am glad I will have the chance to go.

Does anyone know how much the battle mistresses were priced at at Knob?
I'm trying to scrounge up the money for one and need to know...

At the Busse booth it is like a family reunion, fraternity party, and an auction all rolled in to one. You don't get to bid on knives but you never know if you will be able to buy the one you want before someone else or even if the one you want will be available. What knives will be there at the Busse Booth is totally unpredictable!!!

I REALLY SCREWED MYSELF.. silly me decided to move while the busse clan made notice of the VIP passes. the computer was at the apartment for 2 weeks.



<img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/doh.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/banghead.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/mad.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/frown.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/blush.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/sad.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/paperbag.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbdn.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/frown.gif" alt="" />

^^^^^^^^^^^
that about covers it

Phil - I would check with Amy if you haven't already done so. If she can't help you, try one of the other companies. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" />

unless a miracle happens i wont be there maybe next year!

2010 sounds like a good year to make Blade! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

n4055 - Messer 454 described it pretty well. When I made my first Blade show in 2007 I wasn't quite sure what to expect and felt like a total stranger. But when I got to the Busse booths Dan and his family treated me like a family member, which really made the show special to me. The entire Busse group is great, and you should really enjoy the show! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" />

From the photos I have seen from others, it looks like the knives are out on display. Will those be available to purchase? Sorry, but I am not clear on comment "you never know if you will be able to buy the one you want before someone else".

Hard to imagine you not being there Brown. Hope you can swing it.

I would say so. In the pics, they are all priced. I think. lol

looks like dan has gotten my squared away!!!

<img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/bowdown.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/bowdown.gif" alt="" />

ok for someone new to this what is Blade 09 cause i think that i will want to go and i need to know where it will be and what time it would be there thanks if you could hit me back up with the info <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/blush.gif" alt="" />

Follow the link under SHOWS here.

http://www.blademag.com/knifeshows/

Whaaaaat! lol no I'm kidding. Blade is the largest knife show ever. For us dogs, rats, and of course HOGs, it is the ultimate in person GANZA for blades at company prices.

It's a three day festival of knives in Atlanta, GA.

http://www.blademag.com/bladeshow/

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QgOkQZHxcw8

And then there's the induction dinner! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/shocked.gif" alt="" />

Right on Peasy! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

This is going to be hard for me to put into words. Some of the Busse knives are 1 of a kind or maybe 20 of a kind and there are 20 guys standing in a row yelling to buy one before guys like me even know the price (those guys don't care). By the time I know the price they are gone. The Scrapyard and most of the Swamp Rat knives have been priced and laid on the table like in the pictures yes but sometimes there are only like 20 of them available. Most of the Busse knives that are laid on the table are the ones that survived the first feeding frenzy. Last year was the most I had ever seen on a table which had not been purchased already, who knows if they will bring that many again?

its quite a sight..

last year was my 1st BLADE show. when kylie & i got there...at first we just stood back in awe of "the trough"


***i think i spy klink!

3 guys over from Klink with the Busse Trilogy shirt (and bald head) is ME!! That is me trying to get a Busse behind all the die hard guys that camp out there!

yep

that is you

I'm hoping to be right in front! I hope that VIP pass comes in handy!

Will they start selling knives during the first 2 hour VIP period?

The only people who know the answer to that question have the last name Busse. That being said, that is kinda the point of VIP I think.

Looks like I am not making it <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/frown.gif" alt="" />

That sucks Dave. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/frown.gif" alt="" />

OH man thats not good...I will miss ya

Dan

Dogs:

Don't forget to send Amy a self addressed stamped envelop for passes to the show.

Address: Busse Knife Company
11651 Rd #12
Wauseon OH 43567
Attn: Amy

that trilogy shirt is what I am talking about.

Sent my envelope in yesterday - wanted to give it a while for the old-timers to get first crack at the passes, but now I'm excited to get in a bit early. Can't wait to see what ends up on those three awesome tables <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" />

No clue if it makes a difference or not, but the address I sent to was 11651 CO RD 12...

Don't know if that 'CO' matters!

Tell me about it dude. lol

See you there!

yall dont like these hats?

I like mine just fine! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

Have already received my VIP pass from the fine folks at Scrap Yard, can't wait for Blade. I hope I can pick up a few new Busse knives.

You will have a great time, and can score some great knives! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" />

Well now I am back in my wife said I was going; period, I love that lady !!!!!

Can't make it this year. But I just made a deal with my lady, and I will be in attendance for the 2010 blade show. WOOOO!

I hope I will be there next year too & meet you.

sounds like a plan! anyone know how long the drive is from the houston area to ATL?

I just wish everyone could go. I could have some brews with you guys, and talk knives and just have a blast! lol

It's gunna be a good time. I'm glad I can swing it.

I did the same, and it's on!

I'll meet you guys next year! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" />

It looks like I won't be able to make it this year <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/frown.gif" alt="" />.

Are there any dogs doing proxy this year?

All right Clint - I hope to see you and a LOT of newer Dogs there next year, including ColdOne! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" /> I am already planning on it! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

Man what a wife! I knew when I met her last year she was a class act.

Yes she is! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" />

She is a keeper Dave! How many wives let their husbands get a Custom Shop AK to use as a wedding cake knife. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" /><img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" />

Hope you have a great time at Blade!

+1 <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" />

Dan

Attention all Blade attendees! We need to meet up and have a drink. Also, Friday night I'll be hanging out at the Waverly with some excess steel I need to sell so I can buy......more steel! I get generous when I drink. So where are you dogs gonna be hanging out? I want to meet all of you that are at Blade.

I am going to be at the fountain in front of the hotel after the show friday night. I will write P-EASY on my name tag.

I will recognize you though! lol

I'll see you there HD...You should be easy to spot

I'm still trying to figure out how to carry all this steel! I'll be the fat old man by the fountain. You may mistake me for a homeless person. I may have to "borrow" a shopping cart. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

LOL...Can you bring a backpack with knives in the show?

Lots of people do just that. You'll see quite a few with rolling suitcases full of knives.

I will be with you in spirit only, but I hope you all have a GREAT time!!! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />