spring Knob Creek......are you ready.......

is it to early to start thinking about the spring show...........

It is never to early the think about Knob Creek! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" /> From what I hear, it is always a great show! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" />

Am I ready?Nooooooo.
Way to far away for us west coasters.
Come on Blade West 2011!!!
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I'd love to go to pick up some older stuff, I'll have to decide between that and Blade, no way I can do both.

I know the knives aren't as plentiful...but I'd so much prefer Knob over Blade. I've only shot a few auto's in my day...that would take the cake for me!

Would love to get out to Knob Creek this year.

I anticipate going, buy considering that my round trip to the show (in miles) is about the same as the number of days until it begins, I'm not getting too worked up just yet.

Rub it in why don't ya <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" /> I think it's over 1k for me...maybe SP and I can get a carpool going.

Anyone have an actual address so I can google it?

Here ya go!

Knob Creek Gun Range
690 Ritchey Lane
West Point, KY 40177

EDIT: Thanks RTH!

Hot diggity...i dun good. It's 1,006 miles for me....google estimates 16+ hours.

Sheesh, wish I could commit. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/2weeks.gif" alt="" />

I'm about half that, IIRC.

Only four hours from Atlanta, that's why I go to Blade and not Knob Creek.

WOW...yeah, I'd be all over Blade as well...assuming I was only 4 hours away.

Good news...Atlanta is only 912 miles <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/doh.gif" alt="" /> for me. That means Blade makes more sense, based on our logic <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/paperbag.gif" alt="" />

436 miles for me to Knob Creek. Do-able, but still a good drive. Probably make it in 7-8 hours, depending on how many stops I made.

I can drive to Atlanta, attend the Saturday session and the induction dinner, then drive home. It would be a loooong day, but it could be done. Especially if I had a co-driver.

I'm probably going to drive down Saturday morning this year and stay the night there in Atlanta. Unless something changes, that's my plan.

Hmmm....looks like flights from Austin to Blade are running around 380 at the moment. Maybe if a couple Dogs could room together (twin beds or something)...I'll have to think hard on this...

I'm hoping that I can find someone to room with to keep costs down. I think Randy had talked about it, but I know he wants to find out about Patty first.

It looks like the event schedule is April (7), 8, 9, 10 -- the actual Machine Gun Shoot begins the morning of the 8th, so (assuming that the traditional opportunities hold) the crew will arrive at the Golden Manor on the 7th, and the early-bird/nightstalker sale (with cheesecake) will be that evening. If you are traveling long distances for the best selection available at that pre-event sale, remember to account for time zone changes to avoid late arrival disappointment. If you're going to skip the pre-sale and try for Friday morning, be aware that opening-day crowds entering the range back up onto the highway -- allow for at least an hour's delay, quite possibly more.

Well I would love to attend both but the way things are going at the moment I will be lucky to make it to the Russelville Show in Sept (assuming Busse goes back).

WOW, already time to start thinking about Knob again... <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/blush.gif" alt="" />

I heard a rumor that Dan was going to offer something he had never done before.

Yup, a large res-c (reg grip without the top guard) 11-1/2 to 12 inch 3/16 inch thick differential tempered FALSE EDGED larger blade with a 3 1/2 to 4 inch companion blade, in a piggy back sheath! All for $203.95!

Ok man, I would have to sell something to get one of these setups!

At least I THINK that is what the voices told me it was gonna be! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

You better not pay too much attention to those voices! You should hear what the voices in MY head are telling me....

Yeah, but MY voices are real! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

So they tell you? <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/banghead.gif" alt="" />

They ARE real. I've seen them speaking! Oh and Lincoln had a real smooth voice. Wasn't raspy at all.

OY! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/doh.gif" alt="" />.................................................................... <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

Hi im charles and im hoping to get my first scrap yard knife if i'm lucky enough to go to knob creek this year and was wondering if friday is a good day to attend or are most of the scrap yard offerings
gone by then?

Welcome to the Yard Charles! I'm not familiar with the workings of Knob Creek, but I'm sure someone will come along soon that is.

Meanwhile, enjoy our little corner of the Internet!

Thanks for the warm welcome rth548 i have been lurking for a while and it seems like this community has good moral values. And i am glad i joined

We're glad to have you! Come chat in the Zombie Death Chat sometime, that's where the real action takes place! (Mostly after midnight, we live up to the name)

Chrarles -- Howdy and Welcome to the Scrap Yard! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> This is the place for great knives and great people. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" />

Charles, Welcome! You HAVE joined the best knife site on the net. We all try to be friendly and keep it on a family friendly level. We Have been known to get a little silly at times, specially those "Other folks" that work after midnight. ya gotta watch out for that rth548 feller though, he's a sneaky one! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" />

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Best selection will be Thursday night (the evening before the show starts) at the Golden Manor motel (where the crew stays). I can't speculate about how much will be left for the show opening because I have no idea of how many and what models Dan will send. I've been to a few shows, and will state that any uncommon models (like mudder-handled knives) that are in limited supply (say only 4 or 5) WILL sell out the night before. Dog Fathers or Muks, which are in high demand and haven't been available the last couple shows, would sell out much faster than SoDs or Mutts. Scrap Yard doesn't usually send as many knives to Knob Creek as SR or BC, so the sooner you get to the tables, the better your selection.

I don't know where you're traveling from, but if your primary goal is to buy knives, I'd recommend making an effort to be at the motel on Thursday. If you're mainly just coming for the show, there'll still be knives for sale as late as Sunday, but they'll have been picked over. Friday morning should be good, but not nearly as good as Thursday night; Friday evening won't be as good as Friday morning, but would still be better than Saturday.

http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=832126 here you go.....

Welcome to the Yard, Charles. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" />





I'm kinda debating whether I'm going to knob or not at this point... <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/blush.gif" alt="" /> I know that I want to, but I probably need to save up for Blade instead... decisions, decisions... <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

Thanks to all for the welcome and the info i really wish i could go on thursday night but i doubt i could make it. But if im really lucky maby with fingers crossed i can get there on friday morning.

I'm jealous of all you Dogs that can make it to Knob Creek! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/crazy.gif" alt="" />

You would really feel bad if you saw what was going through the shop for that show....all I can say is WOW <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/crazy.gif" alt="" />

Dan

Dan, Please save some scraps for Blade!

Absoluuuutly

Dan

How about saving some for here, It's not looking like I am gonna be able to make it to Atlanta after all. Patty had already given her blessing but now with all this other stuff going on....

Sure, rub it in! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/frown.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/doh.gif" alt="" />

Oh Man...thats bad news. I was really hoping to meet you in person and induct you at the dinner.

Well maybe things will change and you can join us....even if it is just for dinner,,,,,,I can always hope <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />

Dan

Sorry....but it is true. Some amazing stuff coming out of the shop

Dan

Dan, you know the mantra; pics or it didn't happen!!! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/tongue.gif" alt="" />

I'd like to make this Knob Creek. Can I safely assume the pre-show awesomeness will be at Golden Manor on Thursday night (again)?

I believe that Jerry has the info posted over at their Bladeforums site. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" />

Arch, I think there is different rules at this KC. I would like to see what is going there since the Bussekin crew will not be at Tulsa.

The new format should be interesting. I wouldn't be able to get there until around 8pm (CST) so it might not be worth driving over for it since the event closes at 8pm (CST) / 9pm (EST).

Right you are...but those Hog lovers won't let me anywhere near their knives <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />

They don't trust me for soom reason <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/crazy.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" />

Dan

Correct. If you have questions just send Amy a note

By the way some Dogs have asked if there will be Scrapivore CG's at Nobb. The answer is no. They just went up on the site today

Dan

If you don't mind me asking what time dose the scrap yard booth open up friday and were is the booth located. Thanks in advance