35th Trackrock Hammer-in 2018

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#35 Trackrock Hammer-in Fall 2018

Date: Weekend of October 5th & 6th
Location: Trackrock Campground, Blairsville, GA
Directions: WWW.TRACKROCK.COM 706-745-2420
Best News: Open to all & no admission fees!
Activities: Bladesmithing, Hawk forging, Leather Crafting, Anything Knife Related

Who: Anyone interested in knives, knife making, hawks, leather work, collecting, trading, etc. Watch, meet and talk talented bladesmiths, master leather craftsmen, collectors, etc.
See old discarded steel, scrap metal, wood and bone transformed into functional works of art.

General: Craftsmen and visitors from all over USA and other countries, Finished knives on display & for sale, Collections on display, Materials and Supply Vendors, etc.

This is a Family oriented event so:
Behave!
No unsafe or reckless behavior will be tolerated.

Additional: “Iron in the Hat” event Saturday to help fund event. Please bring usable item for this event. A chance to pick up valuable plunder - knifemaking materials, parts and pieces. Strictly voluntary, participation encouraged.

Charity Knife Donation: Custom knife will be on display during the event and drawing will be Saturday pm. Proceeds go to Charity selected by Donater/Maker (see attached flyer).

Accommodations: Full hook-up & primitive camping available (check web site), Trackrock is an excellent campground and very well maintained. Several motels nearby: Blairsville and Young Harris.

Catered BBQ plate available on site Saturday lunch – Pricing set by caterer. (Always reasonable.)

Please contact Scott Garrison or me if you wish to participate, or need any further information.
Carl Rechsteiner

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Here are pics of the donated Raffle knife for the Fall TR event. Forged from RxR track lock washer, 6" blade/10.5" oal, integral willow leaf handle, custom carved sheath. All proceeds will go to St. Judes Children's Research Hospital. Drawing will be held Oct. 6th after lunch.

This is knife made during the Master/Apprentice Challenge at the Spring Ga. Guild meeting.