All About Pocket Knives

For those of you who received your check back for tables, just hold on to your check as we are working on the show to take place, as scheduled, at the Funding Center in Lakeland FL. Same old show, same faces, same auction but with a new management. At present, we are trying to dot the i's and cross the t's before we make the grand announcement. There might be a slight name change for tecnical reasons but Francoise will still be at the door to greet you with her doggie and Red will still conduct the auction Saturday night. Putting on this show involves lots of money along with participants (table holders) so we ask that you tell your friends to save the date as announced at the end of last year's show and get ready to see all the familiar faces and some new ones. If you'd like tpo contact Alan Weinstein, here's his number 954-609-6485 or Craig 305-606-0964. Remember, it's a knife show that has gone on for 46 years, let's keep it going, thanks..

Sorry, I have been asked for the dates which remain the same as announced on the flyer you received last year at the end of the 2025 show.
We are presently trying to put this together as it takes quite a bit of upfront money.
Yes, parking will still be free at the funding center.
We are working on no changes; except for new management.
Craig/Miami
[email protected]

Keep us informed.

Let’s hope this happens .

Mike

What happened to Dan P??? Everything ok with him?

Dan is fine .

Jody744 wrote: ↑Thu May 22, 2025 11:37 am What happened to Dan P??? Everything ok with him?

Rest assured, we will keep everybody informed.
Just in case any of you will attend the WPB gun show this weekend, be sure to stop by John Conte's tables as he might have more info.
Thanks,
Craig

ScoutKnives wrote: ↑Thu May 22, 2025 2:31 pm Dan is fine .

Jody744 wrote: ↑Thu May 22, 2025 11:37 am What happened to Dan P??? Everything ok with him?

Thank you!

News from Alan this morning . Here is his text message .

Mike,

It looks like I will be taking over the Gator Show. Dan and I are working on a plan. I, along with John Conte, am forming an new entity to produce the Show. I hope to have full confirmation in the next 10 days or so. You can tell anybody that’s interested, that the Show will most likely be as originally planned. No real changes, just different management. I’ll keep You posted!

A.

Excellent news Mike, thank you

ScoutKnives wrote: ↑Tue May 27, 2025 1:23 pm News from Alan this morning . Here is his text message .

Mike,

It looks like I will be taking over the Gator Show. Dan and I are working on a plan. I, along with John Conte, am forming an new entity to produce the Show. I hope to have full confirmation in the next 10 days or so. You can tell anybody that’s interested, that the Show will most likely be as originally planned. No real changes, just different management. I’ll keep You posted!

A.

Good

Message from Alan

It’s now official, the Gator Knife Show is back on!!!
Pass the word……we will be contacting everybody as soon as the bank account is set up.


Mike

Yes, put the Gator Show on your calendar. More info will follow. This is going to be the best show since the Plant City venue!

Glad to hear it! I wish that I could go!

Another update from Alan .

I now have everything set up, just waiting for Dan to get me the mailing list, etc. Will be emailing all hands - the Show is on. Same place and dates. The Show is now The Gator Knife Show LLC. Pass the word, give out my contact info as You see fit! I’ll start taking checks next week.


Mike

If you’re interested in a table for this show fill this form out and send the funds to the address at the bottom of the form .
Show is 100 percent back on now .

Mike

Put my form in the mail this morning.

Got mine sent in as well .

Mike

Just a few pics from the past shows..

I sent in my check !! This will be my first knife show as a vendor!!

Nice to hear from you.
We look forward to your participation and wish you good luck!
Craig/Miami

scagel wrote: ↑Thu Aug 07, 2025 7:39 pm Nice to hear from you.
We look forward to your participation and wish you good luck!
Craig/Miami

Thank you!!

Who all else is going? Would love to meet some fellow AAPK members!!

Well here we are, October just starting and we are looking forward to a great show in Lakeland. I just finished Misha's Okeechobee Gun/Knife show and signed up a few more tables while I was set up. Incidentally, this was a busy show with lots of knives for sale so contact Misha to see the next show dates there. Just off Hwy. 70 on SW 7th Ave. The guy selling BBQ was also a winner.

Stay sharp and safe everybody,

Craig/Miami

Hey Scott ,
I’ll be there with 2 tables .
Just made our reservations at the Hyatt so we’re all set .

Mike

TripleF wrote: ↑Tue Oct 07, 2025 10:22 pm

scagel wrote: ↑Thu Aug 07, 2025 7:39 pm Nice to hear from you.
We look forward to your participation and wish you good luck!
Craig/Miami

Thank you!!

Who all else is going? Would love to meet some fellow AAPK members!!

We usually have dinner at the Pizza Palace in down town Lakeland. Hope to see all my AAPK friends there.