Quarterly Round Up: The Gordian Booth

Check out what I’ve been up to over the last few months and the shows I’ve attended.

Midwest Pagtitipon

I was invited to have a table at North Shore Academy of Martial Arts in Libertyville, IL for the second annual Midwest Pagtitipon show in April. This was my first show and I was honored to be one of three knife vendors to be showcased there. The event not only featured knife vendors with items for sale, it was also a full weekend martial arts seminar. In addition to being extremely entertaining to watch, it was great to see the discipline and hard work of everyone there. If you are considering joining a marital arts academy, this is the one! I appreciated the opportunity to be part of this amazing event and look forward to being back next year!

McHenry County Sportsman Show

This was my first time attending this show in April and it was a smaller show but ended up being a great event! It was great to share my work and chat with people who loves knives as much as I do.

Kane County Sportsman Show

This was my first time attending this show in May and although it was slower than expected, I was still able to meet some great people. One of the many benefits to attending shows is the connections I’m able to make, whether it be potential business partners, customers or just people who find knives interesting!

Crown Point Gun and Knife Show

This was the biggest show I’ve been to so far and despite the extremely hot weather, it was still a good turnout. I love that attending these shows allows me to meet all different types of people that are passionate about knives and appreciate the craftmanship that I put into each piece. I often meet people that want to try to make their own knives and I’m able to share some tips and help them where I can. I recommend attending this show if you like a variety of guns, knives, survival items, etc - you’ll definitely find something you like.

Thanks for stopping by and stay sharp folks!

-Jon