2012 Big Sky Country Private Knife Show and Knife Making Conference
Hosted by Josh and Jodi Smith
Featuring knife makers:
The 2012 TENATIVE line up is:
Ken Steigerwalt Matthew Lerch Harvey Dean Steve Dunn Rick Dunkerley
Tim Hancock Fred Carter Owen Wood John Young Bill Ruple Josh Smith
Each year Jodi and I host the Big Sky Private Knife Show the night before the Big Sky Conference begins. I invite an assortment of the best knife makers in the world to attend. I usually have a unique blend of stock removal and forged blade makers. Each year I mix makers in and out in an effort to keep the show interesting and fresh. The Big Sky Show has become known for its amazing line up of talent and fun relaxing atmosphere. My main focus for this show is for makers and collectors to leave feeling like that had a blast.
Collectors have to be specially invited by a participating knife maker because there is limited space. If you are a knife collector and would like to attend feel free to contact me or one of the participating knife makers.
The show will take place on the evening of July 13, 2012 at the beautiful L.A. Design Art Gallery in Missoula, Montana. Dinner and drinks are included.
Collectors and makers will spend a relaxing informal day and my shop. We will talk knives, shoot guns, shoot the cannon, and enjoy each others company. That evening the show will take place in Missoula where a wonderful dinner will be served. The knives will be on display and collectors will have time to handle them and ask any questions they have.
Following the show collectors are welcome to attend the Big Sky Conference on Saturday and Sunday. If you would prefer you are also welcome to go visit Glacier Park, Yellowstone Park, fly fishing, hiking, or golfing. Feel free to contact me with any questions about your trip planning.
There is limited space available for collectors so please register early. If you are a collector and would like to attend please contact Josh or another participating knife maker to find out how to register. Check out the pictures from previous years in my Big Sky Album.
PAST BIG SKY SHOW MAKERS
Juergen Steinau
Larry Fuegen
Don Fogg
Rick Eaton
Dwight Towell
Henry Frank
Tim Hancock
Rick Dunkerley
Owen Wood
Bill Ruple
John Young
Matt Lerch
Ken Steigerwalt
Wade Colter
Shane Taylor
Richard Rogers
Scott Sawby
