All About Pocket Knives

Just a reminder that the Little Valley, NY Knife show is only two weeks away on July 11 and 12!! This show is only in it's second year but last year the show was great and this year will almost have twice the exhibitors and dealers. The show is held at the Cattaraugus County Fairgrounds with plenty of parking. There will be food available inside and food trucks outside. The show will have knife vendors (mostly antique knives) and folks with fantastic collections on display but not for sale. As many know Little Valley is an historic village in the world of old knife companies and there will be tours of the old factory sites and places like WR Case's house. there will also be maps of these sites for those who wish to walk around town at their own pace to see these historic knife sites. For more info just Google "Little Valley Knife Show". I hope to see a bunch of you there! Oh yeaah, entrance fee is only a dollar, kids free!

I plan on being there Saturday. Last years show was excellent. Gene so glad you’re going to be there.

Look forward to seeing you Steve! Only two days this year rather than the three last year, but more dealers and exhibitors, should be even better this year. Maybe you'll be able to check out the American Cutlery Museum in the nearby town of Cattaraugus this year too.

I will be setup this year with 2 tables of old knives.

Wow! Be great to meet you Roger!!

I will be there set up. I was in the back building last year, this year I believe I'm in the front one. I'm bringing my dad along with me this year to keep me company.

If you see a tall man with gray mutton chops sporting a T-shirt that says EASILY DISTRACTED BY VINTAGE POCKET KNIVES please say hello. I'll be there Friday

If you see a tall man with gray mutton chops sporting a T-shirt that says EASILY DISTRACTED BY VINTAGE POCKET KNIVES please say hello. I'll be there Friday

Im goin fer sure as is chickenman and my bro. Gotta save some bucks for the show on Pleasantville Pa too.
Rookie, wasnt your dad there last year too?
AAPKers ought t wear a tag with AAPK on it??

robpa wrote: ↑Wed Jul 02, 2025 6:29 pm Im goin fer sure as is chickenman and my bro. Gotta save some bucks for the show on Pleasantville Pa too.
Rookie, wasnt your dad there last year too?
AAPKers ought t wear a tag with AAPK on it??

Yes Dad came day 1 last year with me, and my wife came day 2 and 3. This time just dad and I for the whole weekend.

I'll be set up again this year with two tables. Last year's show was a fantastic start so my expectations are running high for this second-year show. Please stop and say hello.

I'll be there for sure. Should be wearing a green Canal Street Cutlery shirt.

Eric

I don’t know if I’ll be able to make it or not. I’d like to but I will be in Bradford the following weekend for the Case event. Then the week after that I need to be in Bradford again for a family event.

If I do show up, I’m not sure what I’ll be wearing. I don’t plan my outfits that far in advance.

I'm trying to put together a last minute trip. Had to delay a decision due to health issues. Does anyone know if there are still any tables available? I will try to make it either way, just need to plan on what all to bring.

Also if anyone can recommend a local hotel I would appreciate it.

You can always sport an AAPK t-shirt.

knifeaholic wrote: ↑Thu Jul 03, 2025 7:35 pm I'm trying to put together a last minute trip. Had to delay a decision due to health issues. Does anyone know if there are still any tables available? I will try to make it either way, just need to plan on what all to bring.

Also if anyone can recommend a local hotel I would appreciate it.

Hi Steve, sadly Brad Lockwood told me all tables were sold out. One never knows if somebody cancels at the last minute though. A lot of guys are staying at the White Oak Inn in Salamanca, there aren't much accommodations in Little Valley. I hope to see you there!

knifeaholic wrote: ↑Thu Jul 03, 2025 7:35 pm I'm trying to put together a last minute trip. Had to delay a decision due to health issues. Does anyone know if there are still any tables available? I will try to make it either way, just need to plan on what all to bring.

Also if anyone can recommend a local hotel I would appreciate it.

I would recommend looking for a place to stay in Ellicottville or just stay at the Casino in Salamanca. If you want to stop by the Zippo/Case museum, stay in Bradford at the Holiday Inn express. It’s probably 30 minutes to little valley from Bradford.

Gunsil wrote: ↑Thu Jul 03, 2025 11:54 pm

knifeaholic wrote: ↑Thu Jul 03, 2025 7:35 pm I'm trying to put together a last minute trip. Had to delay a decision due to health issues. Does anyone know if there are still any tables available? I will try to make it either way, just need to plan on what all to bring.

Also if anyone can recommend a local hotel I would appreciate it.

Hi Steve, sadly Brad Lockwood told me all tables were sold out. One never knows if somebody cancels at the last minute though. A lot of guys are staying at the White Oak Inn in Salamanca, there aren't much accommodations in Little Valley. I hope to see you there!

Thanks!!

Bradfordguy wrote: ↑Fri Jul 04, 2025 3:34 am

knifeaholic wrote: ↑Thu Jul 03, 2025 7:35 pm I'm trying to put together a last minute trip. Had to delay a decision due to health issues. Does anyone know if there are still any tables available? I will try to make it either way, just need to plan on what all to bring.

Also if anyone can recommend a local hotel I would appreciate it.

I would recommend looking for a place to stay in Ellicottville or just stay at the Casino in Salamanca. If you want to stop by the Zippo/Case museum, stay in Bradford at the Holiday Inn express. It’s probably 30 minutes to little valley from Bradford.

Thanks!!

Looking forward to seeing you again Wayne! Herb and John, and Eric, looking forward to seeing you up there! Looks like a great bunch of vendors, gonna be some great knives for sale although the sticker price might be shocking on some of them. Always a few bargains at any show and this should be no different and you never know what will walk in the door in Little Valley!

Gunsil wrote: ↑Sun Jul 06, 2025 4:03 pm Looking forward to seeing you again Wayne! Herb and John, and Eric, looking forward to seeing you up there! Looks like a great bunch of vendors, gonna be some great knives for sale although the sticker price might be shocking on some of them. Always a few bargains at any show and this should be no different and you never know what will walk in the door in Little Valley!

Unfortunately, Herb and I aren't going to make it, Gene. I was just recommending AAPK t-shirts. But I would love to attend someday.

So sorry to hear that John! I was hoping you guys decided to make the trip with that post of yours.

Always good to see Gene, Brad, Mike D. and Roger. Last year I even had a chance to talk with an old friend from TX. who stopped into the show while he was on vacation in NY. Hope to see and meet some other AAPK members there.

Here are a few links with information on the show.


https://www.villageofknives.com/

https://www.oleantimesherald.com/2025/0 ... uly-11-12/

https://enchantedmountains.com/event/20 ... ation-1258

A few pictures of the show.

Rookie,Carl Bradshaw