London pub-meet 01st July - Dukes Head, Putney

[Chui]

This is planned (usual room booked) for the Sunday following the Knives-UK show, and hopefully, there will still be a wonderful buzz in the air :happy45:

This will be our 4th meet there, great spot, we have the 1st floor room overlooking the river, the rowing...........and many lady-rowers in lycra ;)

Please pm TNHDave or myself if you have any questions or post here.

Guest of Honour: Steve, owner of SABlade, from South Africa..........who has just sold Jaxon an exquisite pair of early Alan Woods




Parking: no restrictions on Sunday
A: the pub
B: Putney Railway Station
C: Putney Bridge Tube

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[Steven65]

Thanks so much for organizing this Chui........I look very forward to meeting everyone.:)

Cheers

Steven

[TallNHairyDave]

I'm up for it as usual :)

Here's a link to the official "how to get there" thread, with street map and postcode :)

http://www.britishblades.com/forums/showthread.php?123284-How-to-get-to-quot-LSECCA-HQ-quot-(The-Dukes-Head-pub-Putney)

Looking forward to meeting you Steven - thanks Chui for kicking it off :D

As usual, all are welcome - newcomers and regulars!

If you can make it, join us for good beer, excellent food and a good time!

[parbajtor]

I'll be there

[goat]

I might show my beady little face for this providing I'm not working, just waiting on shift patterns for me new job.

[Lathe dog]

I'm in as always.

I believe some of us have had the pleasure of meeting Steven before at Nico's a couple of years ago, or am I having a senior moment again.:rolleyes:

[TallNHairyDave]

I'm in as always.

I believe some of us have had the pleasure of meeting Steven before at Nico's a couple of years ago, or am I having a senior moment again.:rolleyes:

You know, I think you might be right. Unless I'm having a senior moment as well?

Oh well, I should have a nice assortment of BrewDog's finest IPA, lagers & pale ales waiting for me when I get home to make up for any senior moment confusion... Or is that to add to it? ;)

[Lathe dog]

You know, I think you might be right. Unless I'm having a senior moment as well?

Oh well, I should have a nice assortment of BrewDog's finest IPA waiting for me when I get home :)


Box of Busse's and a large Horton ring's a bell with me...:)

[jaxon]

Top man chui.
Thanks for getting things done.
See you good people on the 1st.
Cheers

[Steven65]

Box of Busse's and a large Horton ring's a bell with me...:)

Guilty!:D

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[Lathe dog]

Guilty!:D


Thought so, can't remember what I had for lunch, but something's stick occasionallly..:)

[Essexman]

I'm in, clear day on the calander, wife given me a pass for the day out.

Just need to work out the age old drive or tube.

Chui - just to confirm, they still have food available? :)

I'm really looking forward to seeing you all again.

[Chui]

You know, I think you might be right. Unless I'm having a senior moment as well?

Oh well, I should have a nice assortment of BrewDog's finest IPA, lagers & pale ales waiting for me when I get home to make up for any senior moment confusion... Or is that to add to it? ;)

- a well known aid, mate - entirely suitable for assisting sore backs and sciatica, no worries

[Chui]

Chui - just to confirm, they still have food available? :)



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[Chui]

Have emailed Monsieur to invite him - 't would be great to have Nico along, but I know he's a very busy fella just now, and what time he gets he understandably devotes to his very new and young family

[Essexman]

Don't forget your wallet Chui, remember you owe me a cola ! :)

[mr doyle]

Will be there with bells on, and a couple of blades...
M

[Chui]

Will be there with bells on, and a couple of blades...
M

- have told Steven about your great work - don't sell 'em all!

[Stuart Mitchell]

I'd like to try and make one of these London meets, I'm in Cornwall that week though....

[Chui]

I'd like to try and make one of these London meets, I'm in Cornwall that week though....

- shame, that........Steven likes your work. Will take a couple of yours along to show him



..........enjoy your bucket n spading - and the cream teas :D

[TallNHairyDave]

- a well known aid, mate - entirely suitable for assisting sore backs and sciatica, no worries

No delivery, no card through the door and not left with neighbours...

Hopefully they'll leave me a card tomorrow so I can collect my beers!. Blooming UKMail - I've always had problems with them delivering stuff...

[Pious Pigeon]

The Doris and myself will be there again. We both enjoyed the last one. :)

[Jimi W]

I'll be coming along:)
hopefully with a few more finished things, and maybe some wood...

[tburgess]

Yep, I think that date is good for me.

Looking forward to it.

Thanks for organising Chui.

[parbajtor]

No delivery, no card through the door ...

He doesn't ring or write......and as for flowers ;)

[Chui]

Great stuff..........soooooo good to be able to see all you fellas again soon.

But, as Dave and I always ask ourselves - where's all these other BB members in and around London, eh..?

C'mon guys -come and join us - I can assure you we all speak the Queen's English, don't drag our knuckles, and no one-eyed hunchbacks amongst us........honest :cool20:









:yikes:

:zombie1:

:yikes:

[TallNHairyDave]

Beers arrived safely today - delivered to a neighbour. And as a testament to brewdog's packing skills, no breakages of either the beers or the set of glasses, despite the box looking like it had been kicked around the depot!

Meanwhile, back on topic of the July pub meet - yeah, what Chui says!

Come and join us! It's great to see the regulars but there's lots of Londoners here on BB - how hard would it be to get to Putney on a Sunday?

Try it! You might like it :lol:

[san-mai-usa]

Just arrived back from the USA with another 10 pieces to bring to the meet in July.
Promise it will only be one case this time.
Included are the Alaskan Bowie I just picked up, a sweet little jade handled knife, a Bob Ogg folder from around the 60's
and the Revishvili Bowie that I posted on here a while back.
Oh and a few business knives circa 60's through to the early 70's just to prove that the "over engineering" that was thrown at a couple of my Farid knives is absolutely nothing new. These are small but very beefy.......

[Chui]

Just arrived back from the USA with another 10 pieces to bring to the meet in July.
Promise it will only be one case this time.
Included are the Alaskan Bowie I just picked up, a sweet little jade handled knife, a Bob Ogg folder from around the 60's
and the Revishvili Bowie that I posted on here a while back.
Oh and a few business knives circa 60's through to the early 70's just to prove that the "over engineering" that was thrown at a couple of my Farid knives is absolutely nothing new. These are small but very beefy.......

- excellent, look forward to seeing your new sharp n shinies :D

[tburgess]

- excellent, look forward to seeing your new sharp n shinies :D

Yep. san-mai's always good for some jaw-droppers!!

[subwoofer]

Note to self: Must stop reading threads about a meet I cannot attend!

Really gutted, but have a prior booking that I cannot miss.

Better unsubscribe from this thread and find a bucket of sand to stick my head in.

[Essexman]

Note to self: Must stop reading threads about a meet I cannot attend!

Really gutted, but have a prior booking that I cannot miss.

Better unsubscribe from this thread and find a bucket of sand to stick my head in.

Shame you can't make it mate. I was looking forward to talking about measuring lumens in a sphere.

We'll take lots of photos for you to drool over.

[subwoofer]

Shame you can't make it mate. I was looking forward to talking about measuring lumens in a sphere.

We'll take lots of photos for you to drool over.

The photos are a double edged sword. They will be better than missing out completely, but make me wish I had been able to go.

Are you going to be able to make it to the CPF meet?

[Essexman]

The photos are a double edged sword. They will be better than missing out completely, but make me wish I had been able to go.

Are you going to be able to make it to the CPF meet?

No sure yet. It's a long drive South for me, and if I have to work on the Sat morning I'll be knackered. I fear falling asleep at the wheel!

[Danzo]

Hmmm.....

My parents will be in Denmark visiting family, the Little Witches are camping with their mum. I might be able to make this one.....

Danzo

[Chui]

Hmmm.....

My parents will be in Denmark visiting family, the Little Witches are camping with their mum. I might be able to make this one.....

Danzo

- that would be blimmin brilliant, Dan..........truly

[Danzo]

I'll check out a couple of things and confirm.

Danzo

[TallNHairyDave]

I'll check out a couple of things and confirm.

Danzo

Like Chui said it would be blimming awesome if you can make it, Dan mate :D

Fingers crossed!

[Danzo]

I've checked some National Express prices and they are very cheap!


:O


Only thing is the reliability on a Sunday night after the meet, will need to check that out as spending the night at Victoria coach station is not something I want to do!


:C


Danzo

[Chui]

Dan, if a real problem - I'm 10mins from the pub and close to London (23mins from Waterloo) - you're welcome to come and stay over at mine, and go up north in t' mornin

[Danzo]

Dan, if a real problem - I'm 10mins from the pub and close to London (23mins from Waterloo) - you're welcome to come and stay over at mine, and go up north in t' mornin

That's very generous Paul, thank you!

I will do my best to make this happen as I won't be at KnivesUK and it would be good to see all you lot in the city I was born in!


:party11:


Danzo

[Essexman]

Love it when a plan comes together.

Looking forward to meeting you Dan.

[Danzo]

Love it when a plan comes together.

Looking forward to meeting you Dan.


You'll recognise me, I look like Walter Sobchak but with Lebowski's hair.....


:D


Danzo

[zorro]

I will do my best to make this happen as I won't be at KnivesUK and it would be good to see all you lot in the city I was born in!


:party11:


Danzo

You be careful down there Dan, keep your money in your sock and don't talk to any strange men. :)

[Danzo]

You be careful down there Dan, keep your money in your sock and don't talk to any strange men. :)


When I enter the gates of London I have no doubt the Pearly kings and queens will come dancing down the street, raise me on their shoulders, and singing "My Old Man's a Dustman" will carry me, a long lost son of London, on their shoulders to the tender care of the cheery and kindly Thames boatmen, who will row me swiftly to Putney Bridge on a skiff, as I dine on a barrel of oysters and a flagon or two of Fuller's ale, the finest in all of Chiswick.


:D


Danzo

[Huon]

When I enter the gates of London I have no doubt the Pearly kings and queens will come dancing down the street, raise me on their shoulders, and singing "My Old Man's a Dustman" will carry me, a long lost son of London, on their shoulders to the tender care of the cheery and kindly Thames boatmen, who will row me swiftly to Putney Bridge on a skiff, as I dine on a barrel of oysters and a flagon or two of Fuller's ale, the finest in all of Chiswick.


:D


Danzo

Nah! It is a Youngs pub.

[Danzo]

Nah! It is a Youngs pub.


That's OK, it's a Fullers skiff.....

Danzo

[Huon]

That's OK, it's a Fullers skiff.....

Danzo

The staff at the Dukes Head won't allow you to land.

[Danzo]

The staff at the Dukes Head won't allow you to land.


I'll have them all sent back to the Antipodes before I arrive, not a problem.


Danzo

[Huon]

I'll have them all sent back to the Antipodes before I arrive, not a problem.


Danzo

Ahhhh....

Nice to see someone who is not swayed by mere cleavage. If only all LSECCA members were as dedicated to knives and decent beer.

[Danzo]

Ahhhh....

Nice to see someone who is not swayed by mere cleavage. If only all LSECCA members were as dedicated to knives and decent beer.


Cleavage I can get in Nottingham, the old legend has it that there's five girls for every chap and all of them wear lace.

The girls, probably.

Danzo

[Huon]

Cleavage I can get in Nottingham, the old legend has it that there's five girls for every chap and all of them wear lace.

The girls, probably.

Danzo

I've heard that legend. What is it about the women in Nottingham that drives away most of the male population?

[Danzo]

I've heard that legend. What is it about the women in Nottingham that drives away most of the male population?

Nottingham's wealth was based on the making of lace originally, and the lace-making industry from early on employed huge numbers of women, with men involved of course, but you had a city where a lot of young women were employed and financially quite well off in comparative national terms. By the early 1900's bicycle making began and Raleigh used to employ 25,000 people here, and a fair number of them were women too.

So the thing about five girls for every guy probably arose out of that, a lot of young women who earned enough money to be fairly independent.

Danzo

[Chui]

Huon, Danzo and Zorro - thank you - I literally had tears of laughter, great exchange

:ralmao:








No worries, Dave - we're countin' on Dan 'avin' at least one 'ole in 'is socks

[Danzo]

No worries, Dave - we're countin' on Dan 'avin' at least one 'ole in 'is socks


They're supposed to have holes, they're lace!


:lol:


Danzo

[Supa]

I was palanning on attenting an Aleternate even in london on the same day at the same time.....looks like I have to decide between that and this. Or perhaps I'll talk blades and run along to the after party of the other event...

Put me down as a possible guys, and I may have a lady in tow also.

Supa

[Chui]

I was palanning on attenting an Aleternate even in london on the same day at the same time.....looks like I have to decide between that and this. Or perhaps I'll talk blades and run along to the after party of the other event...

Put me down as a possible guys, and I may have a lady in tow also.

Supa

- come a long anytime, will be good to see you, even if you just stick your head in to say Hi!

[eddie308]

Great stuff..........soooooo good to be able to see all you fellas again soon.

But, as Dave and I always ask ourselves - where's all these other BB members in and around London, eh..?

C'mon guys -come and join us - I can assure you we all speak the Queen's English, don't drag our knuckles, and no one-eyed hunchbacks amongst us........honest :cool20:

I might drag my knuckles a little, but I'd still like to







:yikes:

:zombie1:

:yikes:

I may drag my knuckles a little, but I'd like to attend? :D

[Chui]

I may drag my knuckles a little, but I'd like to attend? :D

- if it's only a little, then you'll be most welcome ;)

[Essexman]

When I enter the gates of London I have no doubt the Pearly kings and queens will come dancing down the street, raise me on their shoulders, and singing "My Old Man's a Dustman" will carry me, a long lost son of London, on their shoulders to the tender care of the cheery and kindly Thames boatmen, who will row me swiftly to Putney Bridge on a skiff, as I dine on a barrel of oysters and a flagon or two of Fuller's ale, the finest in all of Chiswick.


:D


Danzo

How long is it since you last came to London Dan? I think you'll find things have changed a bit.

[Chui]

How long is it since you last came to London Dan? I think you'll find things have changed a bit.

- yep, the cobbled streets have all gone, Dan.........all the cabs are motorised now

Of course, if it was this Sunday, I'm quite sure Her Majesty would let you hitch a ride on her barge.......

:D

[Pious Pigeon]

I may drag my knuckles a little, but I'd like to attend? :D

All's welcome mate. The more the merrier and whatnot. :)

[Supa]

Okay, we REALLY need to get the attendance up on these things. How many bloody London BB'ers are there? And this is ALL the interest we can get? I think I may throw a cheeky post into the Commons closer to the time.

Supa

[Chui]

Okay, we REALLY need to get the attendance up on these things. How many bloody London BB'ers are there? And this is ALL the interest we can get? I think I may throw a cheeky post into the Commons closer to the time.

Supa

Suggest you do a polite cheeky rallying call sooner rather than later - its less than a month away - don't want to give others the excuse that they read about it too late, eh ;)

[Essexman]

Just PM every memeber you see with "London" as location, if you have the time

[Chui]

Just PM every memeber you see with "London" as location, if you have the time

Yep, I've done that a lot............but, mebbe, fellas simply don't like a nice pub by the river with great sharp n shiny conversation........and eye candy passing by.......:rolleyes:

[TallNHairyDave]

I've tried PMing fellow Londoners as well before and suggested Tertius come along to this one when I met him (as he's just over in Barnes), but unfortunately he can't make the 1st.

It's lovely to see all the regulars and have a good chat, good food and a good socialise (while perusing shiny sharp things!) but it'd be great if MORE LONDONERS TURNED UP!

[Essexman]

Yep, I've done that a lot............but, mebbe, fellas simply don't like a nice pub by the river with great sharp n shiny conversation........and eye candy passing by.......:rolleyes:

Don't know what you mean Chui :ninja: [...just incase the wife reads this.....]

[Chui]

Don't know what you mean Chui :ninja: [...just incase the wife reads this.....]

.........simply, plenty of this going by just outside


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.........and occasionally the rowers are female.........and in lycra - but you know all this :rolleyes:

[Lathe dog]

simply don't like a nice pub by the river with great sharp n shiny conversation........and eye candy passing by.......:rolleyes:

What's not to like...? can't think of anywhere I'd rather be come the 1st....
Well I can, but I'm not allowed to say, what with it being a family forum and all that.......:]...:D

[Supa]

Commons thread posted!

Supa

[TallNHairyDave]

Commons thread posted!

Supa

Good on ya mate :)

Perhaps we ought to all star in a video at this months one that we can use as an "ad" for the meetup?

Or that might be counterproductive! :lol:

[bardster]

I hope to be there this time

[Pious Pigeon]

Hang about, people might be waiting to see if England make the Euro finals on the 1st. :D

[Chui]

Hang about, people might be waiting to see if England make the Euro finals on the 1st. :D

- tush, if anyone think that's more important :rolleyes:

[fluffy]

- tush, if anyone think that's more important :rolleyes:

or even remotely likely

[ibcsweb]

I will not be able to make the 1st but I will be in London from the 6th July. Moving down from sunny Scarborough in North Yorkshire.

[ibcsweb]

Is the idea to take your favorite blades to the pub and show them tp people or am I getting the wrong idea?

[TallNHairyDave]

I will not be able to make the 1st but I will be in London from the 6th July. Moving down from sunny Scarborough in North Yorkshire.

Shame you can't make it to this one, but look forward to meeting you at the next one.


Is the idea to take your favorite blades to the pub and show them tp people or am I getting the wrong idea?

That's about it in a nutshell, but that's leaving out the socialising, the damn good food and beers on offer at the pub and the general very good time that is had by all :)

[goat]

well sods law has dictated thats my weekend on at flaming work. might be able to come after work at a pinch. what time do you folks all go home to bed after these shinanigans?

[tburgess]

well sods law has dictated thats my weekend on at flaming work. might be able to come after work at a pinch. what time do you folks all go home to bed after these shinanigans?

It's normally later in the afternoon, 4 or 5pm ish if I recall mate.

[Supa]

Looks like I can't make it unless I can ponce a lift off of someone. Bloody bank took out a £70 over draft fee.....for going 57p OD. Bunch of ****s!

Supa

[goat]

don't finish til 4.30 so that the end of that chapter. was looking forward to putting a few faces to names and havin a bevvy an the like. next time then hopefully

[TallNHairyDave]

COUNTING DOWN THE DAYS!

It's THIS SUNDAY folks!

Usual Place. Usual Time :)

Hopefully they've got us the upstairs this time as the basement was a bit too dark really!

Bring sharps! Bring Shinies! Have good food, good beers and a great time :D

[Chui]

Yep, just checked..........all confirmed for upstairs, not a problem :D

[mr doyle]

Fellas,
Anyone got a nice single bladed slippy up for grabs (ideally something like a Pitts). Trade or sale..
If so please bring along.
M

[TallNHairyDave]

Yep, just checked..........all confirmed for upstairs, not a problem :D

Superb!


Fellas,
Anyone got a nice single bladed slippy up for grabs (ideally something like a Pitts). Trade or sale..
If so please bring along.
M

I might be persuaded to part with either my Spyderco Bob T slippit or my Enzo PK70 flat ground...

I'll bring them along :)

[Essexman]

Quick question - Raffle? Do we require to bring anything to give away?

[TallNHairyDave]

I seem to recall the room hire is already covered this time from the raffle last time because they gave us the basement gratis due to the double booking.

Chui - am I remembering correctly?

[Danzo]

I'm really sorry folks but it's looking very like I can't get down for this, which upsets me greatly. Unfortunately family stuff has to come first but I'm trying to see if I can work something out.

Danzo

[Dickie D]

I am coming along, is there anything people would like to see? Going tactical for this meet, Bauchops, Reeve hollow handles and a few other hollow handled knives.

Dickie

[Chui]

I am coming along, is there anything people would like to see? Going tactical for this meet, Bauchops, Reeve hollow handles and a few other hollow handled knives.

Dickie



Steven, owner of SABlade will be there - so any of your Bauchops/CR's/fighting knives will please him to see no end.........reckon the two of you will chat and chat :D

[Chui]

I seem to recall the room hire is already covered this time from the raffle last time because they gave us the basement gratis due to the double booking.

Chui - am I remembering correctly?

No worries, I'll pick it up



I'm really sorry folks but it's looking very like I can't get down for this, which upsets me greatly. Unfortunately family stuff has to come first but I'm trying to see if I can work something out.

Danzo

- that's both a shame, and understood, Dan.

My offer is always open to you, you just have to say..........

[Chui]

Come on London & Home Counties BBers............there's a great pub-meet to come to.

I can promise you:
- its all paid for
- all the tables are for BB members, no extra charges
- you can bring and sell what you wish with no commission being charged
- no entry fee
- fun and merry chit-chat will ensue
- excellent food and great selection of beers
- easy location to find
- good public transport links

......... ;)

[bardster]

Sorry, gonna have to bow out too. got the opportunity to do a wilderness first aid course for next to nowt, cant pass it up really.

[Chui]

Sorry to hear you'll not be joining us, Bardster.

Re my stuff I left behind at camping w/e - if you can possibly package it all up safely, am very happy to pay you for any generous postage fees you suggest..........


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[Supa]

Looks like I might be back in!

Supa

[parbajtor]

Fellas,
Anyone got a nice single bladed slippy up for grabs (ideally something like a Pitts). Trade or sale..
If so please bring along.
M

Was going to say, the only thing "something like a PITS" folder is a PITS Folder :D


Come on London & Home Counties BBers............there's a great pub-meet to come to.

I can promise you:
- its all paid for
- all the tables are for BB members, no extra charges
- you can bring and sell what you wish with no commission being charged
- no entry fee
- fun and merry chit-chat will ensue
- excellent food and great selection of beers
- easy location to find
- good public transport links

......... ;)

What no £1000 for advertising on BB? :]:rolleyes:

[tburgess]

What no £1000 for advertising on BB? :]:rolleyes:

No, no, no...........it's £100 a table though...!!

[TallNHairyDave]

I'll bring a cake :D

Can someone bring something suitably massive and ridiculous to cut it with?

[Chui]

I'll bring a cake :D

Can someone bring something suitably massive and ridiculous to cut it with?

- yep :D

(btw - have been trying to call you, left message)

[TallNHairyDave]

- yep :D

(btw - have been trying to call you, left message)

Oops. Phone was on silent in pouch :banghead:

Looking forward to it! :D

Roll on the weekend!

[parbajtor]

To all,

I'm gonna be late, but I'm gonna be there. I have a 40th reunion at my first secondary school (Woodford Green) and have arranged to meet someone there. I should be in Putney around 3.30pm.
Will bring a few things to show but not loads, as I'm on the motorbike.

[Lathe dog]

I'll bring a cake :D

Can someone bring something suitably massive and ridiculous to cut it with?


Chainsaw...;)

[Chui]

Chainsaw...;)

- your new and utterly magnificent Guycep bowie, mate...........perfikk :D

[Essexman]

To all,

I'm gonna be late, but I'm gonna be there. I have a 40th reunion at my first secondary school (Woodford Green) and have arranged to meet someone there. I should be in Putney around 3.30pm.
Will bring a few things to show but not loads, as I'm on the motorbike.

Used to live very near there, small world eh?

[Lathe dog]

I am coming along, is there anything people would like to see? Going tactical for this meet, Bauchops, Reeve hollow handles and a few other hollow handled knives.

Dickie


Bit of a long shot this mate, but if you have one of the Robert Parrish hollow handles I'd love to see it....;)

[Dickie D]

Lathe dog

I will bring along my 3 Robert Parrish hollow handles for you:D apart from the Peter Bauchops I am doing a hollow handle theme this time mainly Chris Reeve. As most of these knives are tactical I will along my Death Wind

Dickie

[Lathe dog]

Lathe dog

I will bring along my 3 Robert Parrish hollow handles for you:D apart from the Peter Bauchops I am doing a hollow handle theme this time mainly Chris Reeve. As most of these knives are tactical I will along my Death Wind

Dickie


Cheer's Dickie, I had an idea you might have the odd one or two.....:)


I shall look forward to seeing them.

[Supa]

Since request's are being put out...Does anyone have a Hinderer or two they could bring along?

Supa

[Lathe dog]

- your new and utterly magnificent Guycep bowie, mate...........perfikk :D


Just picked it up this morning, been grinning like a loon ever since...:)

[Essexman]

Looking forward to tomorrow. :D

[Lathe dog]

Looking forward to tomorrow. :D


It'll come soon enough, so don't tie yourself up in knots about it...;)


Sorry, could'nt resist. I'll get me coat.

[Essexman]

LOL, I'll be packing some paracord tomorrow.

Same as before, anyone wants to learn how to make something from cord, bracelet, lanyard etc, just shout. I'm wiling to sit and teach.

[Chui]

Lathe dog

I will bring along my 3 Robert Parrish hollow handles for you:D apart from the Peter Bauchops I am doing a hollow handle theme this time mainly Chris Reeve. As most of these knives are tactical I will along my Death Wind

Dickie


- the only Death Wind I guess I'll ever own - unfortunately - is after a curry night with the boys ;) :D






Seriously - sounds great collection you're bringing along - cheers!

[TB_London]

Might be being blind but what time are people getting to the pub?

Any interest in kitchen knives or stones?

[tburgess]

Might be being blind but what time are people getting to the pub?

Any interest in kitchen knives or stones?

Anytime after 12 really.
Yes and yes.

See ya there.

[TB_London]

Cool cool, see you all then.
If anyone wants their kitchen knives touched up bring them along

[Jimi W]

Hello chaps, something ridiculously last-minute has come up and I won't be able to come...

[Chui]

Sorry to those who could not make, really look forward to seeing you another time.

Congrats to TNHD for the birthday - and the stunning most and moist chocolaty cake.........umm yumm.

Great to welcome Steven from SABlade and his brother Marc, they really got stuck in to some great conversation with the guys n gals.

Thank you to The Dukes Head once again for great hosting, pub grub and drink.

It was a great meet, brilliant atmosphere..........and Guy, that bowie of yours is a real crowd puller, deservedly so. Just beautiful, mate.

Finally a great big thank you to Nico for donating all this to the raffle, which TNHD has cleverly suggested will go towards the next meet when we have a biggee for charity:


http://i754.photobucket.com/albums/xx181/PaulWiggins888/LSECCA/IMG_0922.jpg


TNHD has a much better pics..........

[TallNHairyDave]

It's not my birthday until the 19th but I figured that bringing a cake along during the same moth as my birthday made more sense than bringing it to the next meet :lol:

It was a good'un again, really nice to catch up with everyone and the refurbished upstairs room was really nice. There were ome stunning blades on show (Guycep Bowie. wow!), and great to see Steven from SA blade again (we met at the BBQ at Nico's that led to the foundation of LSECCA) and to meet his brother.

Really great to see Nico again, and WOW, what a totally unexpected and massively generous donation for the next meetup's charity raffle. 7 ESEE t-shirts in varying sizes and THREE knives (all brand new in sealed packaging) :O bit awkward to get a good pic of them through the plastic bags they're sealed in... But here they are.

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8021/7481572792_a21e2b2440_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/tallnhairydave/7481572792/)
Donation from Nico for LSECCA charity raffle (http://www.flickr.com/photos/tallnhairydave/7481572792/) by TallNHairyDave (http://www.flickr.com/people/tallnhairydave/), on Flickr

ESEE 3P CP
ESEE 3S MB OD
ESEE 4S MB DT

Just for fun, Tom put a hair shaving edge on the cake knife that the pub gave us to cut the cake... The chefs couldn't believe it, so the then put superb edges on two of their kitchen knives for them. he followed up doing some sharpening for a couple of other folks, then pulled out a "cheap & nasty" kitchen knife and offered lessons in sharpening on water stones to people who were interested. Top bloke!

Thanks again to Chui for sorting the pub, and to the Dukes Head for hosting us.

[Steven65]

Absolutely a brilliant day.

Chui thanks so much for organizing! It was really great.

Thanks so much to everyone who attended and particularly Dickie who brought hid Peter Bauchop collection for me to look at.:)

Some pics...........

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[Pious Pigeon]

Me and the missus had a great time. Thanks to the lads who organised it and everyone who brought along their bits. Saw some amazing stuff and met some lovely people. Here's to the next one!

[pagant]

Cheers Chui another winner...

[TallNHairyDave]

I'll try to get better photos of the ESEE t-shirts and knives, but I'm not going to open them up to eliminate the plastic wrap from the equation... I foresee much trial and error!

Have added a photo of the 3 knives to my earlier post.

[Lathe dog]

Had a great afternoon, really good to catch up with everyone again.

Dickie, many thank's for bringing along the Robert Parrish hollow handles.

Cheer's all.

[TB_London]

Cheers for organising another great meet. Was good to put a few more faces to names and have a look at the shiny shiny.

The Gareth Bull GB knives still awe me with their smoothness and precision and Marcus's table was full of eye candy.

The surprise on the Chefs face was also pretty amusing

[Pious Pigeon]

TB you are a sharpening maestro mate. I only wish it was as easy as you make it look.

[Dickie D]

It was nice to see everybody again, its a really great afternoon. Any Londoner's out there come along you will be made to feel very welcome, don't be shy!

Thanks to Chui for inviting Steven along (Alfaholic)

[Dickie D]

It was nice to see everybody again, its a really great afternoon. Any Londoner's out there come along you will be made to feel very welcome, don't be shy!

Thanks to Chui for inviting Steven along (Alfaholic)

[topheronetwoo]

Hey guys, gutted I couldnt make it today, the new olympic rota is killing me, 4 x earlies followed by 3x nights.
Isn't even funny my body clocks working in three time zones. Anyhow, chui, if I sounded even vaguely "off" in our very short phone call im very sorry. I was a bit stressed at work as it had been dead most of the shift then suddenly the poo hit the fan. Was nice to hear from you. I will do my utmost to make the next one. The photos show some pretty cool collections as ever. Glad everyone had fun! Look forward to the next one!

[redrider]

Very glad I got off my butt and attended this meet up (my first). There were some real stunners out on display and the afternoon flew past.
Great to put some faces to names after inhabiting this forum for a while. Thanks to all for making me welcome and especially Tom for the sharpening lesson. Looking forward to the next one already.

[Essexman]

What a cracking afternoon!

Great to meet old friends and make some new ones. Sorry I didn't get round to talking to all of you. Time goes so quick at these meetings.

Some photos .

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Looking forward to the next one.

Big thanks to Nico for those knives and T shirts, a very generous donation. Fantastic guy giving back so much to the forum members.

Oh yes I nearly forgot - CHUI - who arranged the barmaid this time?, not up to the usual standard.

[tburgess]

Another most enjoyable meeting. A superb selection of knives to dribble over and great company.

Special thanks to the organisers.

Cheers,

Trevor.

[Monsieur]

It was genuinely good to see you all good folks again.

I hope it won't as long as it's been until the next time I come

[mr doyle]

Great afternoon once again and getting very use to these social events with some of the nicest folks I have ever met.
I must give a special thank you for the gents who made purchases from me which is most encouraging, and for TB_London (Tom) who very kindly put a razor edge on a little experiment of mine.
Very nice indded to meet Steven from SA Blade and have some overseas guests.
I actually went into the wrong pub at first as I wasn't paying attention. Their refurb was very good though..
Nice one Chui..

[Average Joe]

My first meeting, so thanks to all for making me feel so welcome.

Super venue & a great display of knives.

Thanks to all for alowing the handling of their prized possesions. We can all 'look' at knives all day on the net but getting out there, meeting folk face to face & actualy holding some of these treasures is a real treat. Sorry that I don't remember all the new names but again, thank you gentlemen, some real eye popping stuff!

& CAKE! Well done & happy birthay Dave.:lol:

Can't wait for the next one.

[jaxon]

Thanks to all for another great meet.
All seemed spot on to me. Met some new people.
Also met some old ones all with a gentle like minded passion.
Cheers.

[parbajtor]

Very sorry I missed it.

I turned up at 6pm but you'd all gone by then.
Unfortunately everyone got off to a delayed start. I had chain tension issues and oil change,
and the mate I was supposed to meet at 1 didn't turn up until 2. We had a good chat etc. and met some
old faces who like me hadn't been invited. I got away around 4, but a big crash on the A12 saw traffic blocked both ways and
the "jaws of life" brought out. I had wanted to show my just completed Friction Folder in a Michael Morris style.
4mm Damasteel blade on 6mm G10 scales. Much chunkier than the original and I used a 5.5mm silver steel pivot.
Should be robust enough. I had the forest/jade/olive G10 and tried to reproduce the 'mascus pattern through the handle.
Not sure that it worked like I was expecting and the result isn't too pretty. It will still be my regular EDC from now on.
I'll post some pics later.

[Chui]

No worries, parbajtor :lol:

I organised my last school re-union and we gassed/imbibed for hours, mate ;)

We must organise our own drink/meet as I said on the phone, and I still have your Devcon

[Greenbeast]

Seeing the quantity of blades that have been converged from across london into one location, amazing

Knife carry laws, pah!

[Essexman]

Seeing the quantity of blades that have been converged from across london into one location, amazing

Knife carry laws, pah!

Not just London, some travel in from outside London.

So are you coming up for the next meeting?

[s11ews]

What a cracking afternoon!

Great to meet old friends and make some new ones. Sorry I didn't get round to talking to all of you. Time goes so quick at these meetings.

Some photos .

http://i161.photobucket.com/albums/t212/essexman/Knife%20stuff/DSCF4635.jpg http://i161.photobucket.com/albums/t212/essexman/Knife%20stuff/DSCF4636.jpg

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Looking forward to the next one.

Big thanks to Nico for those knives and T shirts, a very generous donation. Fantastic guy giving back so much to the forum members.

Oh yes I nearly forgot - CHUI - who arranged the barmaid this time?, not up to the usual standard.

haha is that my old fox kuk i'm seeing on your table mark!?
nice lanyard
sam

[Essexman]

haha is that my old fox kuk i'm seeing on your table mark!?
nice lanyard
sam

Well spotted Sam, yes indeed. It got a lot of looks and many of the guys picked it up for a play, asking where I got it from.

It was funny, five knives on my table were given to me by BB members. Some gifts, some from comps. Trevor was most upset about my Russ White folder that I won a little while back, most upset :lol:

The lanyard went home with another BB member who liked the colours and the skull :)

[tburgess]

Trevor was most upset about my Russ White folder that I won a little while back, most upset :lol:

:)

Hmmmphh!! :censored:

;)

[31trum]

I'll keep an eye on this thread.
Hopefully see you guys at the next one.

[tburgess]

I'll keep an eye on this thread.
Hopefully see you guys at the next one.

Please do mate - you'll be most welcome.

Look forward to meeting you.

Cheers,

Trevor.

[Essexman]

I'll keep an eye on this thread.
Hopefully see you guys at the next one.

You would be most welcome. Please bring some of you leather work along, and you could teach me how that tumbler site works, I like that, seems to work well.

[hemdale]

Damn...missed this one.

[31trum]

You would be most welcome. Please bring some of you leather work along, and you could teach me how that tumbler site works, I like that, seems to work well.
Ha! gladly on both counts.
and thank you