Knifemakers' Guild Members Unveil the Latest Knife Designs at Their 38th Annual Show
The artistry of several hundred custom knifemakers will be showcasing their latest knife designs in Orlando, FL, Buena Vista Place- July 27- July 29, 2007.
Tampa, FL (PRWEB) July 7, 2007 -- The knife is considered by many to be the most useful tool of all time. Its origin dates as far back as two-and a-half-million years ago. The blade was made by percussion flaking from a rock, many times made from water worn volcanic rocks.
Today's knives have changed beyond what any one could have imagined 2 plus million years ago. Those attending the 38th Annual Knifemakers' Guild Show will be spellbound by the artistry and the variety of the knife designs seen there.
The art of knife making has been taken to a whole new level of excellence by these artisans of the Guild. Handles are fashioned from some of the most exotic materials imaginable such as the tusk of a woolly mammoth which roamed the earth 25 thousand years ago. The colors in the mammoth tusks can vary from pure white to shades of brown, black or blues depending on where it had been buried in the earth for thousands of years. Iridescent mother of pearl from the depths of the Pacific Ocean which gleams with "fire" in pink and gold hues is another material used in the making of the knife handles. Some of the handle material may have gold wire inlay or even an entire knife made of solid gold as was a replica of King Tut's dagger was made several years ago by the late Buster Warenski. Diamonds, rubies, emeralds and other stones are used in the making of some custom knives. There are various steels used in making the blade of a knife. Carbon steel, stainless steel, pattern welded Damascus or forged steel. Pattern welded Damascus is very popular and very expensive as the steel is hand made and there can be hundreds of layers of steel in forming a design/ pattern. The 40th President of the United States received a knife that had a Damascus blade which had 13 United States Flag, complete in every detail, in the steel. Not just on the surface of the blade, but forged in to the steel.
"Whether an attendee wants a knife to add to their collection or a using knife they will definitely find the perfect knife for them," commented a Guild member.
The Knifemakers' Guild was established in 1970 and has more than 300 dedicated members from the United States and 12 other countries whose purpose is to preserve and promote the art of handmade knives with "Integrity and Excellence". Several hundred members of the Guild will be attending this 38th annual show displaying and selling their latest custom hand made knives.
Three amazing days of knife events have been planned starting with the knife show opening to the general public Friday July 27th 12:00 pm (noon) to 6: 00 pm Saturday July 28th 10:00 am to 6:00 PM. Sunday there will be Educational Seminars pertaining to knife making and exciting cutting competitions to determine which knife cuts the best. Buena Vista Palace, 1900 Buena Vista Drive, Orlando, FL, 866-397-6516, (across from "Downtown Disney")
For further information, schedule of events or to become an honorary member please visit www.knifemakersguild.com or contact Jan Billeb & Associates at 307-899-6114
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