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On March 15, 1982, approximately 15 people met in the basement
of the recreation center in Forest Park, Georgia, in an effort
to form a club for knife collectors,
dealers and enthusiasts on the south side of Atlanta. There were no knife clubs
on the south side of metropolitan Atlanta. Calling themselves the Flint River
Knife Club, the group set out to fill that void. Three organizational meetings
later, they started the club with 56 charter members.
The purpose of the club, as stated in its by-laws, is "to enhance
and develop the art of knife making, collection, use, and exhibiting
of knives.To assist the development and dissemination of technical
information regarding every aspect of knives, knife makers, collectors
and exhibitors. To encourage, coordinate and sponsor trade shows
and meetings."
Any
person that makes knives, collects knives or wants to learn to make
knives, how to collect, or buys and sells knives is welcome. Flint
River Knife Club meets quarterly and features
an informative lecture concerning knives. The exceptions are those
months when the club has an outing of some kind, which is usually
a technical demonstration at a knife maker's shop. In December the
club has a Christmas dinner at one of the local restaurants.
The
present location of the quarterly meeting in January, May and November is:
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First Baptist Church
142 College Street, Jonesboro GA
(7 pm)
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January Event: |
January 18, 2020
Location:
Goat'N'Hammer
1200 Foster St. NW
Atlanta, GA
We are holding an event at the blacksmith shop of Mark Hopper of Goat'N'Hammer, located at 1200 Foster St. NW, Atlanta, GA.
We will start around 9:00 AM.
We will be doing an Iron-in-the-Hat, so bring things to donate, such as handle material, steel, or anything that a knife maker/collector might need.
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As with all activities, details will be sent
to active members prior to the event. |
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Congratulations to Tom Goble
Tom is the winner of the
2016 FRKC Benefit Knife. |
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