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Does anyone know how I can nominate George Schrade to the Hall of Fame? I believe it's long overdue. I sent an email to Blade Magazine but no response.
Thanks

bill schrade wrote: ↑Mon Jan 09, 2023 3:35 pm Does anyone know how I can nominate George Schrade to the Hall of Fame? I believe it's long overdue. I sent an email to Blade Magazine but no response.
Thanks

I have no idea how this is done, but I believe he should definitely be in.

for those interested: https://blademag.com/blade-magazine-cut ... ll-of-fame

While Mr. Schrade may be a worthy candidate for the Cutlery Hall of Fame, hall of fame inductions are tricky business as evidenced by Joe Cocker not appearing on an official Rock and Roll Hall of Fame ballot. IMHO, the criteria to be an inductee is highly subjective:

Demonstrated extraordinary service to the knife industry.
Displayed honesty, character, and integrity.
Advanced the industry through the creativity and originality of his or her works or contributions.
As an ambassador or outstanding contributor has furthered the positive impact of the knife industry on the world at large.
In summary, has demonstrated worthiness to be a member of this prestigious group.

Existing "Hall of Famers" must nominate inductees. About all you can do is start hounding them, and Blade magazine.

Does an official cutlery H O F even exist? I know blade magazine has their own “ HOF “

Just more gimmickry to me. Who need a cutlery HOF? Certainly not me.

Gunsil wrote: ↑Mon Jan 09, 2023 9:08 pm Just more gimmickry to me. Who need a cutlery HOF? Certainly not me.

Too late Gene, I've already nominated you.

Ha Herb!! I'll have to decline! By the way, I don't know if you heard but the Shenandoah show is March 31-April 1, only a two day show this year. Hoping to see you and John again.

Perhaps we should start an "Automatic Cutlery Hall of Fame."

Good idea Bill. You'd be the very first inductee!

No, George Schrade would be the first inductee!

Whoops, right!

Madmarco wrote: ↑Wed Jan 11, 2023 1:49 am Good idea Bill. You'd be the very first inductee!

LOL, you're aiming too low.

Bill DeShivs wrote: ↑Wed Jan 11, 2023 7:22 am No, George Schrade would be the first inductee!

What about George Korn?? Didn't he patent switches before Mr. Schrade?

Korn held the US patent on a knife that was actually designed and produced by Bontgen & Sabin in Solingen.
Others held the patent for the same knife in the UK and Germany.

bill schrade wrote: ↑Thu Jan 12, 2023 12:48 am

Madmarco wrote: ↑Wed Jan 11, 2023 1:49 am Good idea Bill. You'd be the very first inductee!

LOL, you're aiming too low.

Yah, so I was informed, Bill.