OKCA 41st Annual • April 9-10 SHOW Lane Events Center EXHIBIT HALL • Eugene, Oregon April 2016 Our international membership is happily involved with “Anythingthat goes ‘cut’!” YOU ARE INVITED TO THE OKCA 41st ANNUAL KNIFE SHOW & SALE April9-10*Lane Events Center & Fairgrounds, Eugene, Oregon In the super large EXHIBIT HALL. Now 371 Tables!

ELCOME to the Oregon Knife Collectors At the Show don’t miss the special live Saturday only. Just like eBay, but real and live. WAssociation Special Show Knewslettter. demonstrations on Saturday. This year we Anyone can enter to bid in the Silent Auction. See On Saturday, April 09, and Sunday, April 10, we have: Blade Forging, Flint Knapping,, Kitchen the display cases at the Club table to make a bid want to welcome you and your friends and family Cutlery Seminar, Martial Arts, Scrimshaw, Self on some extra special . to the famous and spectacular OREGON KNIFE Defense, Sharpening Knives and Sword Fighting Along the side walls, we will have 21 SHOW & SALE. Now the Largest Organizational Demonstrations. MUSEUM QUALITY KNIFE AND CUTLERY Knife Show east and west of the Mississippi Don’t miss the FREE knife identification and COLLECTIONS ON DISPLAY for your enjoyment River. appraisal by Tommy Clark from Marion, VA and education, in addition to our hundreds of tables The OREGON KNIFE SHOW happens just once (Table N01), Mark Zalesky from Knoxville TN of hand-made, factory and antique knives for sale. a year at the Lane Events Center EXHIBIT HALL, (Table N02) and Mike Silvey, military knives, Now 371 tables! When you arrive you can get lots 796 West 13th Avenue in Eugene, Oregon. April from Pollock Pines CA (Table J14). more information about the Oregon Knife Show 09 - 10. Saturday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM. Sunday When you arrive sign up for a chance to win a and about the Oregon Knife Collectors Association 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM. special door prize. We will have a Silent Auction (OKCA) at the Club Table, to the left of the entrance. COME JOIN US AT THIS 41st ONCE A YEAR KNIFE/CUTLERY SHOW!!! PRUSSIAN KNIVES DEFINED…MAYBE Raymond Ellingsen

Have you ever had a child (or been the child) that plays the “Why?” game? Let me give you an example: CHILD: Why is the earth round? ADULT: (with pride) Because of a process called hydrostatic equilibrium, which causes objects of large mass to attract other masses to create a more efficient shape, namely a sphere. CHILD: but why? ADULT: (patiently) Because that’s how gravity works. CHILD: But why? ADULT: (suddenly realizing the trap) Uh…because gravity is a force that affects everything around us? CHILD: But why? ADULT: (angry now) Because if you don’t stop asking me stupid questions I’m going to punch companies or, more correctly, stamped curious, so I cleaned one up and put it you in the head…..CHILD: But w… with other names made around this time; to work in my kitchen, chopping up You get the idea. Recently, I had the but the GESETZLICH[GESCHUTZT] vegetables, cutting chicken and other opportunity to be that child with Bernard PRUSSIA stamped versions with the meats and assigning it general slicing Levine, arguably one of the more pewter-like crown on the handles are chores. After several days of this, and knowledgeable authorities on historical more common, hence the association. several sharpening sessions, I deduced “things that go cut.” And, while the On a side note, I currently have that, as a , Prussian subject wasn’t planetary masses and their approximately 200 examples of these knives…well, suck. effects on the universe, it was a subject knives. They come in different blade The blade geometry leaves much to be that I am genuinely curious about, lengths, have varied bolsters, different desired, the point is either too far forward Prussian style butcher trade knives. handle materials and slightly varied or too far backwards, depending on Bernard was kind enough to sit down shapes. I have identified 39 various the task you are attempting to perform; with me and patiently answer numerous stamps, including Dixon Cutlery, Henry it is too thick for fine cutting; and too questions relating to that topic. Sears, La Croix, Robt. Klaas and other thin and light for chopping. In other lesser known markings. words, it’s pretty useless in the kitchen. When I started researching And, even though the blades are mostly these knives, my first order high carbon steel, their edge holding of business was to define capabilities are only adequate (thanks, exactly what purpose a Wayne Goddard, for raising the bar so Prussian butcher trade high with your blades that everything knife served. The term else seems wanting). And, spoiler alert: By the end of the “trade” knife was affixed to this item I have heard these knives referred to as conversation Bernard had not lost largely due to the fact that they were “German hunting knives” as well. I do not patience with me and hit me upside the inexpensively manufactured, sold in hunt regularly, but I do camp and spent head (although he probably had just bulk, usually by the dozen, and marketed a fair amount of time in the wilderness. cause). He did, however, shed a lot of to the unsophisticated masses for trade To my thinking, this means a hunting light on the subject at hand. purposes. knife must be field expedient and able to For those of you not familiar with I understood the “trade” part. Like perform a number of tasks under rough this particular style of knife, they are beads, firewater and other similar circumstances. With that in mind, I took loosely referred to as Prussian knives, items, they have the attraction of being a Prussian knife into the field and set up primarily due to the company, Heller shiny and new and certainly look more camp with it. As a fuzz stick maker, fire Bros., who produced a large number of valuable than they actually are (were). prepper and general camp chore , it them around the turn of the Twentieth So the trade distinction was easy for me performed surprisingly well. The handle Century. There were many others to accept. was comfortable to hold; and with a of similar style produced by other The butcher knife association made me Page 2 thumb on the spine, it was easy enough (nothing new there). I paid $90.00 for probably used by their owners. For what, to bear down on something to cut it. one with a completely full blade (that is I have no idea. If the tip had more of a fairly unusual) and seemingly unused. I The “cool” factor of these knives configuration, it would have been more still feel the pain of that purchase, but I’m however is off the charts; so I am useful; but overall I was pretty satisfied happy to have the example. I have also inclined (regardless of Bernard’s slightly with its performance. paid $5.00 for quite a few of them. Most disapproving head shake) to call them a I cannot attest to how efficiently is of the examples I have seen have (overly) trade knife and leave it at that. And, while would serve to skin game, but one of sharpened blades and well-worn handles, they may not be worth a mint, they are my examples has a tag attached to it which attests to the fact that they were worth owning one…or twenty. claiming that it “dressed a baby moose.” The tag is dated 1923. So, there’s that. After spending numerous hours researching old catalogs and articles, speaking with knife historians and enthusiasts, testing and examining these knives, I feel I am no closer to defining them than when I started. Although there are several catalogs, clues and other evidence regarding Prussian style knives, their exact purpose and function seems lost to time. As to their value, or what they’re worth, if you believe some of the more questionable sellers on eBay, they would have you believe that “rare” Prussian knives are worth upwards of $150 +++. I disagree HAND-MADE KNIVES Knifemakers from all over the U.S. and from several foreign lands come to the on up to exquisite, investment-grade, For the do-it-yourself knifemaker, Oregon Knife Show. You can meet well- fine-art pieces suitable for the most don’t miss the wide assortment of known makers and perhaps order that discriminating collector. knifemaking supplies and guidebooks special custom-made knife you have The Northwest is an important center of offered by several of our exhibitors. always wanted. Prominent knife dealers bladesmithing, so be sure to note the wide are offering everything from classic variety of hand-forged cutlery offered knives by makers long gone, to the latest here. Each forged blade was individually in high-tech and high-art cutlery from hammered-to-shape red hot by its smith the U.S.A., Europe, Asia, Africa and or maker. Many have Damascus blades, Australia. built up of layered or braided steels of Hand-made knives range from solid varying composition, then etched or practical hunting, fishing, kitchen and specially polished to reveal the resulting utility knives that are priced competitively pattern. with good factory knives--though with Another regional knifemaking that one-of-a-kind hand-made touch-- specialty is traditional obsidian knapping, as practiced in Oregon in the Stone Age. Some modern obsidian knives are made for use, and they work as well as similar knives did 10,000 years ago. Others are fine art display pieces. April 2016 Page 3 Demonstrations & educational seminars at the Show The demonstrations on Saturday will feature various aspects Non Lethal Response With an Edged Tool - Bram Frank - of the cutlery world. The seminars or demonstrations will vary Ft Lauderdale FL - CRMIPT: Close Range/Control Response from the educational to the entertaining. Descriptions are listed Medium ImPact Tool with Rescue capability. Grandmaster, by starting time. All these events will occur at the south end of Bram Frank, the director of CSSD/SC, Black Belt Magazines the building in the meeting room. Hall of Fame Weapons Instructor of the Year will demonstrate Edge-U-Cation on Kitchen Cutlery - the use of his CRMIPT non lethal tool and its applications for Joshua Hill - Albany OR. Did you ever the civilian and those in the security/LE fields: breakaways, wonder what the proper use was for one takedowns, joint locking, impact resistance and the application of those knives in your kitchen? Joshua of non lethal against those using lethal force such as knives. will teach you about kitchen cutlery The Safety/Rescue capability of the tool will be shown as the and the correct knife for the correct job. tool for in the home or car carry for glass break, seat belt and There is nothing to sell here save for the clothing cutting. 1:00 PM. (Table T04) education on something everyone has in Northwest Fencing Academy their home. If there is a knife you have in the kitchen and you - Eugene OR. This group will have curiosity about its form and function, bring it to Joshua. demonstrate the swordsmanship This seminar starts 9:00 AM. (Table N04) and knife system of Armizare, The Four Secrets of a Great Knife - Murray Carter - an Italian medieval martial art. Vernonia OR. Murray spent many years in Japan learning The art was originally recorded his craft as a knifemaker. He now shares his knowledge 600 years ago by a master who about knives and the things to look for in cutlery. was also a professional soldier Start time 10:00 AM. (Table O09) and swordsman and covers the use of sword, spear, poleaxe, Sharpening Of Knives - Lynn Moore - Fall Creek OR. and wrestling. They Lynn is passionate about knives. To be passionate about will show specific techniques something is to know it; and therefore Lynn can share his that they train, as well as some sharpening skills with those who actually want to cut with sparring; they’ll be on hand to their knives. When you are done with this seminar, you will answer questions about the art. understand how to sharpen a knife and what sharp is all about. The school is run by fencing master Sean Hayes and offers Start time 11:00 AM. (Table O13) complete training in this fascinating and highly effective Forging a Knife - Martin Brandt European martial art. 2:00 pm (Table X10) - Springfield OR. The actual forging Flint Knapping - Martin Schempp - Ephrata WA. Martin “may involve” basic forging, making an has been giving presentations at our Show for many years. He all steel knife and using the anvil. “May started demonstrating at our Show in 1998 at a very young age involve” means anything can happen. and has continued each year to share his talents on this 10,000 So come watch and listen as the hammer year old craft. His presentation begins at 3:00 PM. (Table T11) hits the anvil. 12 NOON on Saturday. Entry to this demonstration is through Scrimshaw - Bob Hergert - Port Orford OR. Bob is an artist the doors at the southeast corner of the who enjoys sharing his art skills with interested persons. He building. (Table N14) will be demonstrating his craft during the whole Show at his Table X15. Filipino Kali Knife Fighting Techniques - Suttle Impact Martial Arts - Eugene OR. Bobby Stroup will present a primer Engraving - Jerry Whitmore - Yoncalla OR. Jerry has been of defensive and offensive skills utilizing martial arts. Since engraving at our Show for more years than I can recall. Join this is a knife show, you will see uses of knife manipulation in Jerry to see how he uses the engraver ball, 3D glasses and an this seminar. 12 NOON engraving tool to enhance knives with his artistic skills. Jerry will be at Table A15 during the entire Show. Sunday Devotional Service - There are many people who come from far away but want to start their Sunday at a worship service. We have brought the Chapel to our Knife Show at 8:05 AM Sunday morning in the meeting room at the south end of the building. Howard Hoskins, Culdesac ID, presides over this chapel service. All are invited. Page 4 Show Schedule The Oregon Knife Collectors 41st Annual Knife Show will be held at the Lane Events Center EXHIBIT HALL, 796 West 13th Avenue in Eugene Oregon. This is the same location as the 2015 Show, 371 TABLES, the Largest of its kind Knife Show in the World!!!

Friday - April 08 - 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM: Exhibitor set up and members-only day. No exceptions.

AFTER 2:00 PM new members may sign up at the door ($20 individual, $25 family). Membership renewals AFTER 2:00 PM.

Saturday - April 09 - 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM: Open to the public. $6.00 admission. Special two day pass also available. 9:30 AM new member sign up at the Show. Demonstrations will be held throughout the day.

5:00 PM Saturday Night Awards Presentations and DIRECTIONS TO THE recognitions. Meeting Room #4. LANE EVENTS CENTER Sunday - April 10 - 8:05 AM: Chapel service, Meeting From 1-5 take exit 194B. Stay on I-105 west until the Room #4. Chaplain Howard Hoskins conducting. end (it crosses over the Willamette River and then curves to the left). I-105 ends at 7th and Jefferson (when I-105 Sunday - April 10 - 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM: Open to widens to three lanes, stay in the center lane to avoid being the public. The Show is open until 3PM, and all tables will be forced to turn). Proceed straight ahead, south on Jefferson, full until this time. Admission gate closed at 2:00 PM. straight through the intersection at 13th & Jefferson, where you will enter the Lane Events Center and Fairgrounds: City and County Regulations require that 796 W 13th Ave., Eugene, OR 97402, (541)682-4292. The there be: EXHIBIT HALL is at the south end of the large building No smoking within the Exhibit Hall at any time. No firearms on your right. The entrance is around on the west side. allowed. Parking is available on both sides. Check out our website for a Google map of our location. No alcoholic beverages within the Exhibit Hall. OKCA Website and FaceBook http://www.oregonknifeclub.org/ Our website will surprise you with all the aspects of cutlery we have to show. We have included links to our members and the special articles from our Knewslettter that are educational and informative. All our Knewslettters are posted dating from April, 2001; and that is a pile of reading if you like knives. Questions about our Show can also be found on the FAQ page. The library of all our Club sponsored knives can be found here in addition to all the people who contribute to our Show; and, when available, we provide links for these contributors. Want to know what the demonstrations will be at our Show? Go to our web page. Do a Google search on “OKCA,” and our site should be the first one on the list. Let your fingers do the walking to our web page. From our Website you can find a link to our Facebook page which is Oregon Knife Collectors Association. April 2016 Page 5 OKCA 41st Annual K N I F E S H O W Cutlery Displays April 9-10 • Lane Events Center • Eugene, Oregon

Ron & Justin Carriveau - A05 knife... a SOG knife. This is a display of the several variations “The Japanese Katana Swords” of this rare and seldom seen knife. A display of the evolution of the Japanese katana, commonly known as the Samari sword. This display will trace the early Phil Bailey - A13 straight blade version to the modern curved style blade. “Gerber Mk II’s” This year Phil will display Gerber Mark II knives. From the first Ron & Justin Carriveau - A06 five-degree offset blades to many named pieces carried during “Balisongs a.k.a. Butterfly the Vietnam War to some unusual and unique specimens. The Knives” Mark II holds a special place to the many who carried one in A display of balisong/ Vietnam and numerous conflicts thereafter. It was and is a truly butterfly knives from common great knife design worthy of collecting interests. production to rare handmade models, including information Ted Fitzwater - A16 and history about these knives. “The Gurkha And His ” This display will show some Mike Kyle - A07 insight into the Gurkha and the “Remington Knives 1982-2012” one weapon attributed to him The 30th Anniversary Poster is surrounded by Remington known as the kukri. The kukri knives. There is also an 8 ft wooden knife included in the is a curved Nepalese knife used display. both as a tool and as a weapon.

Barbara Kyle - A10 Dave Schultz - A17 “Miniature Knives” “Sunday Knives” Barb’s display has Dave will be displaying his collection of pearl and abalone been changed to a handled that were made to carry on that “special Western theme. More occasion.” Pearl and abalone are the collector’s dream, as the new knives have been material is easily broken or chipped. added, including a gold scimitar with Mareko Maumasi - A18 rubies. Knives by “How Steel Becomes Damascus” Wayne Goddard, Wendell Fox, Craig Morgan, Paul Wardian Stop by Mareko’s table to see and many others. a step-by-step display of how pattern welded steel, or Damascus, Don Hanham - A11 is created. There are physical “Horticultural Knives” examples of each step of the Horticultural knives are working knives .Their various types process for you to handle; and and applications include budding and grafting, pruning and Mareko Maumasi (Table B15) reaping; specialized knives are a vital part of horticulture, will be on hand to guide you through the process of how this agriculture and gardening. This is a collection showing the beautiful steel is made. wide variety of knife styles used in working with plants and crops, what they are and how they work. Phil Rodenberg - X03 “The Rarest ” Mike Silvey - A12 “My Favorite Custom Knives” “The SOG Knife” Phil will have three feet of his rarest Gerber legendary blades...... In the early 1960s the CIA, then the U.S. Military ran a secret With an additional five feet of display that will show some of Army that supported the overt military operations during his favorite custom knives such as Buster Warenski’s first pair the Vietnam War. This clandestine army (SOG) operated of hunters, some of Rod Chappel and D’Holder knives, plus throughout Southeast Asia, (Laos, Thailand, Cambodia, North others...... and South Vietnam). They were provided with non-attributable supplies and equipment. One of these items was a particular PagePage 6 6 Ray Dellenbaugh - X07 Dave Schmiedt - X20 “A Collection of Case and Ka-Bar Knives” “Indonesian & Philippine Swords” This is a collection of Case stag handled knives (1940 - 1970) David will exhibit for display. In addition there will be a Ka-Bar original sales his collection board with early Ka-Bar knives shown. of swords from Malaysia, Indonesia Jim Pitblado - X08 and the Philippines, “Remington including Moro Official Boy Scout swords, Nias Island Knives” swords and Borneo Variations of the headhunter swords. Remington Official These are some of Boy Scout Knife the finest and most beautifully crafted edged weapons and its advertising ever made. from 1922-1939. This display covers Ed Holbrook - X24 over 45 Official “Winners Circle” Remington Boy Scout utility knives and Official Remington Over the years at the Oregon Show, the OKCA has given Boy Scout fixed blade knives. On display will be the new, stag specialty made knives to the best displays at the Show. In handled 1934 four blade scout, the pearl handled four blade addition, the Show has given tableholders special memorabilia scout and original boxes for holding six large four blade scout items. Ed Holbrook has assembled this display to show these knives and six junior four blade scout knives, as well as boxes items which he refers to as the “Winners Circle.” for the RH50 and RH51fixed blades.

R.Terry Gail - X13 Display Award Knives “Case Stag Pocketknives” Genuine stag handled knives by W. R. Case & Sons of Bradford, Blanks of 1095 steel were cut and profiled and given to makers Pennsylvania, have long topped the list of collector favorites. to complete. The completed knives will be awarded to the Stag is a natural material, used only on premium examples of individuals who will be recognized for their displays at the 2016 the cutler’s art. Oregon Knife Show. The following are the names of those who have graciously finished these blanks to make the award knives: Buck Collectors Club - X16 Martin Brandt - Springfield OR (N14) “” Bob Crowder - Thompson Falls MT (H07) Ivan “Buck” Bryant will be displaying part of his Buck Knife Jose Diaz - Ellensburg WA (R08) collection from the late 1950s through the 1960s. This will capture most of Buck Knives first factory manufactured knives Theo Eichorn - Grants Pass OR (K07) from the Federal Street facility in San Diego. Steve Goddard - Eugene OR (N10) Gary Griffin - Bend OR (D04) James Gedlick will be displaying both old and new Buck Cameron House - Salem OR (F09) “Custom” shop knives. Most will be from the El Cajon CA Jim Jordan - Junction City plant from the late 1970s into the 1980s and will also include David Kurt - Molalla OR (I07) some of the newer ones being made in Post Falls ID. Gene Martin - Williams OR (Q11) James Gedlick - X18 Craig Morgan - Eugene OR “Grandpa’s Knives” Sterling Radda - Grants Pass OR (L09) James will also be displaying some of his Grandfather’s Jeremy Spake - Portland OR (R07) handmade knives made from 1900 to 1975. Blair Todd - Gresham OR (S07) Bryan Wages - Eugene OR (B11) Mike Adamson - X19 Pat Wojciechowski - Portland OR “Coffin Bolster Crown Pen Knives” Camillus Cutlery made this unique small but Gene Martin - Williams OR- not just with their name on it. Mike has accumulated about a dozen variations of these knives and has generated a display Event coordinator illustrating the diversity of this simple pattern. Jerry Whitmore - Oakland OR - Engraving

April 2016 Page 7 by Jim Schick from California but was The Great Grape saturated to overflowing by Rod Smith Grapefruit Story from Washington when he added two dozen grapefruit cutlery items to my by ibdennis larder. A Remington, no less, was in In 1998 I wrote an article on grapefruit this group. I could use a different one knives. This subject never seems to die everyday for a long time until I would as I am still amassing a huge collection find my all time favorite, however I (accumulation) of these knives. And I don’t think so. Likewise Rod got cute do nothing to this collection to make it by sending me some grapefruit spoons. grow. Donations, donations and more I now have a collection, and I really donations. Stop stop stop. And the haven’t collected anything myself. Oh, interesting part is the last sentence in this sigh. emotions about that. article. No peeking. I still did not have In the meantime I have pondered this any takers for a situation and suspect that maybe Paul custom grapefruit meant “grape” without the “fruit.” I knife. Well, at retired to the grape arbor in the backyard least, not until to work on the fresh crop of Concord Paul stepped up. grapes. Peeling a grape with a knife of In the mail from this nature was a real challenge. My Paul Wardian hands and fingers are stained purple with comes this the fruits of my labor. Once mastered, beautiful custom this knife performs quite well. High made grapefruit marks on functionality, Mr Wardian. knife for testing. With a bit of practice, I was able to pit It carries the the grape with this knife and remove exquisite the seeds quite deftly. After four days of craftsmanship this, I was really glad to see dear elayne; that sets Paul and I really didn’t give a care that she aside as a custom didn’t have a mini grapefruit for the mini maker. The handle “grape” knife testing. For those of you is in blacklip pearl who don’t think that dear elayne can get with a nickel upset, let me advise you that you are For those of you who are unaware, I silver ferrule while the Damascus 1095 wrong. Something about another hair conquered a major health issue with steel has serrations that are done by file brain idea like this, she was gonna put the addition of grapefruit to my diet; work. The bend is proportionally correct in an ad for a custom spey blade contest; therefore I became quite interested for this type . With this and she was going to do the testing. Oh, in grapefruit knives and the actual knife came the comment, “I expect a sigh. What more can I say. Well, today grapefruit itself. I have also shared my full report.” I have 75 grapefruit knives on which I disappointment at the lack of custom Now that is fine, except that I have have never spent more than a dollar grapefruit knives at our Oregon Knife neglected to give the dimensions on this total. Thanks to the generosity of flea Show. At one Show one was presented knife. The blade is 1-17/64” x 13/64”. market scroungers. to me as a handmade custom grapefruit Overall length is 2-5/16”. An ultra knife by Jim Stover; and there was some In addition to these typical grapefruit teensy weensy mini grapefruit knife, to debate whether this was a true grapefruit knives I think I have the only folding say the least. Undaunted, I proceeded knife or a rejected from one version. knives surprised me with the testing procedure. It didn’t of those bend-me tests they do. one year with their folding one-of-a- take long to figure out that my regular kind grapefruit knife with both the blade By the way did you know if you cut a supply of grapefruit were a bit gigantic and the handle duly curved. But here is grapefruit in half that you should count for this minuscule tool; so I dispatched the kicker. Maturity has relegated me to the segments? If there are 13 segments, dear elayne to go out shopping and not taking medications. The one medication then your horoscope is sure to point to to return until she found a grapefruit for emphatically states “Do not eat grapefruit you having a great day. testing that was of the proper size for while taking this medication!” The grapefruit knife supply in this Wardian “work of art.” Elayne has commercial knives to me was satisfied been gone for four days now. I get mixed Page 8 other companies. You will also see the What Can U Expect latest knives being offered with new To See At A Knife Show? and innovative patterns and opening mechanisms. A knife is man’s earliest tool. It has evolved from a simple tool to a symbol Don’t forget to bring grandma’s or for royalty and to an art form. It is used grandpa’s old knife or the one you have daily in all facets of our lives and has no idea about and have it appraised for also become a protector of freedoms in free at our Show. You never know what our battles. The knife can be made of that knife you use to dig weeds might steel but also stone, bronze, ceramic or be worth. It might even stop you from other exotic materials. digging weeds with it, as has happened in some cases. Or in some cases you The knife at our Show takes on a might want to even upgrade your weed new definition under the umbrella of digger and attack those weeds with a “anything that goes cut.” It can mean little class. a , a corkscrew, a hat pin, a , a , a military This organization has encouraged knife, a pocketknife, scissors, a sword, donations which are used for two or an art form. purposes. We have door prize drawings, and some pretty spiffy knives are given Our once-a-year gathering brings in to lucky winners. We will also have cutlery enthusiasts from around the our Silent Auction on Saturday. These world; and, with much excitement, we are the extra special knives that are now rightfully claim to be the largest donated to help fund our event and are event like this in the world. All parts of are truly museum quality displays. Enjoy sometimes one-of-a-kind knives or the globe are represented at our Show and learn from them. special collector’s knives. Watch this with visitors from Europe, Africa, Asia auction carefully and get involved. It is On Saturday we have seminars and and North America. You will also be located at the Club table, and anyone can demonstrations that will show the hard pressed to find a state in our country get in on the bidding. that is not represented either by a table- making of stone knives, scrimshaw, holder or a visitor. Interest in this cutlery culturally unique knives, skills at knife The idea for the Oregon Knife Show world runs from the historical to the handling and the making of knives evolved some 40 plus years ago. The idea artistic. And in this realm you will see through forging. We will have it all at then was the same as it is today. This is a knifemakers displaying their products. this year’s spectacular 360 table all knife fun Show. It is designed to be educational, You will also see suppliers of products show. informative and a happy-face place. It that are used to make up the knives. is designed to show off the skills and This can be leather for sheaths, handle craftsmanship that are so much a part of materials that are man made or natural, the “World that goes cut.” It is a once-a- to make knives and art forms that year museum. It is a once-a-year art show. are specialized to enhance the knife with It is a once-a-year show for people to exotic material like gold and silver. The share interests and get to see friends. We knife also presents itself to the artist who do not specialize in interest groups that will use their talents for scrimshaw and are lumped together but instead randomly have all types of knife related merchandise engraving to make knives with artful As you wander the aisles of our Show, on tables scattered throughout the building. expression. you can stop at any of the custom As in all collecting maker’s tables and examine their skill And just like Disneyland, all the food here circles there and craft. You can stop at the tables has no calories. are specialists where you will find knife collectors If yours is an interest in pointy things or that home in on selling their knives and find out why that “things that go cut”..... Come join us... special arenas knife in your tackle box or the one in the of a subject. See drawer could be just like the one offered the displays that for $100.00. Further exploring will find adorn the walls on many commercial knives for sale that are the perimeter of from Al Mar, Buck, Case, Coast Cutlery, the room. These Gerber, Great Eastern, Kershaw, Queen, Randall, Ruana, Spyderco and numerous April 2016 Page 9 Triks of the trade Eateries for KnifeMakers A large percentage of our visitors are from out of area, coming Wendell Fox from as far away as England, Finland and Japan. We list many places they can lodge in comfort, and at this point we felt we Over the years that I have MADE knives, should name a few of the places to dine while here. Eateries is I have picked up several tools and tricks what I call them. Eugene has some of the best in dining. First that are never listed on a list of what is on our list is SweetWaters at the Valley River Inn. Because needed for a new knifemaker. Every so many of our visitors stay at the VRI, they now open for knifemaker has his or her bag of tricks breakfast at 6:30 in time to fuel up for a day at the Show. some are helpful some are humorous, This is  ne dining at its best. If you like sea food, we suggest but all are partTriksPizza of the ofKnife trade.the tradeHere are EateriesEateriesMcGraths; and also a little  sh place close to the Show called some of mine: OKCA Free Classified Ads foribdennis KnifeMakers A Alargethe large percentageFisherman’s percentage of our of visitors Marketour visitors are from. For are out from Orientalof area, out coming of cuisine try Ocean from as far away as England, Finland and Japan. We list many 1. SOUND. AIWendell lovesound Pizza. Foxsystem I could with enough power to be heard area,Sky .coming There fromare also as far numerous away as England, Sushi restaurantsFinland in the area. My Free classified ads will run up to three issues and then be dropped. Available only to paid members. Write your ad on anything you places they can lodge in comfort, and at this point we felt we have handy (except bamboo leaves) and email or snail mail to the OKCA, PO Box 2091, Eugene OR 97402. The number and size of eat pizza eight days a and Japan. We list many places they can lodge in over the grinder.Over Should the years bethat wiredI have MADE into the knives, main light switch or shouldfavorite name ais few The of theSushi places Station to dine while located here. Eaterieson 5th isstreet. Mongolian ads submitted by a single member will be accepted, or excepted, dependent on available space and the mood of the editors. 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If it is the best in steaks, istips a blurthat cometo the ineye contact and to with the camera.grinding A belts. pose with the knife we like the Rodeo Steak House in Junction City. 7. SMALL ADJUSTMENTwas the best solution. TOOL. Four pounder works With all these good food choices, don’t forget to 6. PASTE SODDEN FLUX. Works great for  nger tips when come to the Knife Show. Maps are available in the While in Eugene visit Papa’s Pizza either on West 11th or great. you don’t use a push stick and your steel suddenly gets hot. the one on Coburg Road. The one on 11th is just blocks from lobby or ask us, and we will be happy to tell you the Convention Center where we hold the Knife Show. And KNIFEwhere to go (oh, SHOW sorry, how to get there).ETIQUETTE 7. SMALL ADJUSTMENT TOOL. Four pounder works 8. BENT COATmake HANGER sure you listen. forFor the digging sound of thesmall Pizza parts Knife. out from wherever the great.buffer tossed them if part can be found. Knife Shows are a lot of fun. They are best, however, when KNIFEvisitors followSHOW a few ETIQUETTEbasic rules of courtesy. These are: 8. BENT COAT HANGER. For digging small parts out from wherever the buffer tossed them if part can be found. KnifeN Shows are a lot of fun. They are best, however, when 9. DIRTY RAG. No matter how many clean rags or towels visitors Dofollow not a few handle basic rulesknives of courtesy. without These permission. are: you have this is the one you grab when you clean your glasses. 9. DIRTY RAG. No matter how many clean rags or towels NNDo Donot handle not touchknives withoutthe blade permission. or the edge of any you have this is the one you grab when you clean your glasses. NDo knifenot touch offered the blade or or displayed the edge of asany a collector’s The views and opinions implied or expressed herein by authors and advertisers are not necessarily those of the Oregon Knife Collectors Association, its editors, or its officers; and no 10. UNDERSTANDING WIFE. THIS IS THE MOST knife offered or displayed as a collector’s responsibility for such views will be assumed. The OKCA, its officers and its editors assume no responsibility for claims of advertisers for the quality of goods and services the advertiser 10. UNDERSTANDING WIFE. THIS IS THE MOST item. IMPORTANT OF ALL. If you don’t have an understanding item. provides. The act of mailing or delivering a manuscript or advertisement shall constitute an express warranty on the part of the contributor that the material is original and in no way an IMPORTANT OF ALL. If you don’t have an understanding infringement upon the rights of others. The act of mailing or delivering a letter or question to the editor shall constitute permission to publish the letter or portion thereof unless the Oregon NNDo not wipe off the blade of a knife. Let the Knife Collectors Association is informed otherwise in that letter. This Knewslettter is devoted to the general interest of the knife community and does not include personal information wife, you maywife, as wellyou may  nd as wellanother  nd another way ofway life. of life. Do not wipe off the blade of a knife. Let the such as births, deaths and illness. We also strive to use only material that is directed to the world of cut. Our charter mandates that our mailing list of the membership cannot be sold or used exhibitorexhibitor do it. do it. by other than the Oregon Knife CollectorsAssociation. N Non-denominational NDo notDo open not moreopen than more one bladethan of one a folding blade of a folding OKCA Club Non-denominational knife at a time. Whot-zits & Whos Zits knife at a time. Chapel Service NDo not block a sale table if you are only N“windowDo not shopping.” block a sale table if you are only Craig Morgan Joshua Hill OKCA PO Box 2091 Eugene OR 97402 ChapelSunday Service morning 8:05 AM President (541)345-0152 Master at Arms (503)580-8998 (541)484-5564 NIf you have brought knives to trade or sell, Sunday morningMeeting 8:05 Room AM #4 “window shopping.” John Priest Dennis Ellingsen Packages only to: OKCA - 3003 W. 11th obtain permission before displaying them at or Vice President (541)517-2029 Show Chairman (541)484-5564 PMB 172 - Eugene OR 97402 Chaplain Howard Hoskins conducting N Knewslettter by elayne & dennis Meeting Room #4 in frontIf you of someone’s have broughttable. knives to trade or sell, Elayne Ellingsen Copyright (C) 2013 Oregon Knife Collectors Association. 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Page 10 Metallurgy Seminar Contributions The metallurgy seminarOKCA started years Free ago as Classifiedan Many companies Ads and individuals contribute knife-related educational event for thoseFree classified interested ads will run upin to steelsthree issues and thenitems be dropped. and financial Available only support to paid members.to the WriteOregon your adKnife on anything Collectors you have handy (except bamboo leaves) and email or snailAssociation mail to the OKCA, Annual PO BoxShow. 2091, Eugene OR 97402. The number and size of for knives. This eventads willsubmitted happen by a single memberagain will onbe accepted, or excepted, dependent on available space and the mood of the editors. Friday, April 08, 2016, at 9:00 AM. The room is Silent auction and door prize items are displayed prominently during the course of the Show. Door prizes are awarded by located at the south end of the Show building in a drawing to the public who have paid Show admission. meeting room. The seminar will go for as long as The contributors to our organization are listed on our web people are interested. The speakers will be Bob page http://www.oregonknifeclub.org Skibitski, Crucible Metallurgist and Bob Shabala and Frank Cox, Niagara Specialty Metals. One The following is a list of the people and companies who have contributed to the OKCA: can expect subjects covering descriptions and applications of modern knife steels, heat treating Zac Buchanan Kershaw and particle metallurgy. This can also turn into Matthew Caldwell David Kurt a question/answer session, and you can expect CAS Iberia Tool some knowledgeable responses. Members and the Coast Cutlery Gene Martin general public are invited to this free event. Council Tool Ed Schempp Country Knives Inc - Mike Silvey Brian Huegel SOG Knives Dexter-Russell Spyderco Knives Epicurean Stratus Culinary Flexcut Carving Tools Swiss Army Bruce Fried Bryan Wages Grand Forest White River Bob Hergert - Scrimshaw Xikar KA-Bar Knives ABOUT THE OKCA The Oregon Knife Collectors Association (organized in 1976) is a non-profit organization, happily involved with “Anything that goes Cut!” The OKCA Oregon Knife Show, with 371 8-foot exhibitor tables, is the largest all-knife organizational show east and west of the Mississippi River. 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OKCA CUTLERY DEMONSTRATIONS 41ST Annual Show - April 09, 2016 All the demonstrations will take place in Meeting Room #3 or #4 which are located to the right (South) of the Show Entrance. Demonstrations will start promptly at the specified times. These demonstrations and seminars are designed to be highly educational and entertaining and are presented to show the many facets of our interest in cutlery and cutting tools. Demonstrations Saturday Sunday Edge-U-Cation on Kitchen Cutlery - Joshua Hill (N04) 9:00 Discussion: The Four Secrets of a Great Knife - Murray Carter (O09) 10:00 Sharpening Knives - Lynn Moore (O13) 11:00 Forging a Knife - Martin Brandt (N14) - Outside Southeast Corner 12:00 Filipino Kali Knife Fighting Techniques - Suttle Impact Martial Arts 12:00 Non-lethal Response With an Edged Tool - Bram Frank (T04) 1:00 Northwest Fencing Academy - Sean Hayes (X10) 2:00 Flint Knapping - Making Stone Tools - Martin Schempp (T11) 3:00

Sunday Morning Chapel Service - Howard Hoskins (L04) 8:05 The Art of Scrimshaw - Bob Hergert (At table X15) All Day All Day Jerry Whitmore Engraving (At table A15) All Day All Day Glendo - Engraving (At table Y07) All Day All Day George Filgate Photography (At table X11) All Day All Day The number & letter following each name is the Show table location for that presenter. PagePage 12 8