Upcoming Events › Knife Shows (etc.)

UPDATE 6/3: The 2020 Sydney Knife Show has been canceled. The show will return in 2021. The Sydney Knife Show is Australia’s largest knife show, featuring a diverse array of knives, tools and supplies from manufacturers, knifemakers, collectors, dealers and associated industries all under one roof. The show has been a great success since 2014, gaining popularity and attracting more and more visitors and exhibitors each year. If you are into knives and other edged tools, you owe it to…

UPDATE late June: It is with great disappointment that I announce GLCKS 2020 is canceled. The show will be rescheduled for next year. I truly hope to see you all there next summer. Great Lakes Custom Knife Show, with special guest Wolfgang Loerchner Custom knife show on the shores of Lake Huron. Bayfield, Ontario, Canada. At the Bayfield Town Hall. (Not associated with previous Great Lakes Knife Shows held in Beloit, Wisconsin)

UPDATE July 7th: We are disappointed to not be able to offer the show this year, but with the unpredicibility of the COVID-19 virus and regulations throughout the Boise/Treasure Valley area, our committee feels at this time postponement is the best option. Thank you for understanding, we look forward to seeing you all Aug 13-14, 2021. 7th Annual. All proceeds go to the Idaho Knife Association to promote the education and growth of the knife making community.

UPDATE June 19: Central Kentucky August Knife Show Cancelled - after much discussion we decided that due to the social distancing required, masks and gloves there would be no way we could have an enjoyable show environment. We would also need to space out our dealers and those of you that set up and attend know we don't have room to do that. We don't have enough space as it is and usually have a dealer waiting list. We don't…

Join us at Jaemor Farms (just north of Gainesville, GA) as some of the finest knifemakers in the Southern United States display and sell their custom handmade knives.

With the success of the online event held in place of the Chicago Damasteel Chef Invitational in May; the previously scheduled Damasteel Chef Invitational San Francisco will now be an online knife show. Knife makers Participating knife makers will be presented as soon as we have the list ready. Seven different categories The knife makers can win a prize for best contribution in seven different categories. Best in show are voted for by the attendees, and everyone who is voting…

UPDATE 6/29: “Due to Covid-19…” Words that have sadly become far too commonplace in our daily lives. We had hoped that the events of the past months would be resolved, and a solution would come. Hopefully, it will, but unfortunately, not in time. The Gathering is and always will be about the people. About community. About being close together and immersing ourselves in 3 days of sharing. Yes, knives and gear, but our lives most of all. We need to…

UPDATE July 9: Against the background of the ongoing corona pandemic and its effects on the global economy, NürnbergMesse has decided not to hold the IWA OutdoorClassics in September 2020. The uncertain situation also presents the industry with hitherto unknown challenges and leads to a decline in willingness to invest, combined with declining sales and production stops. At the same time, restricted business activities due to official orders and international travel restrictions make it difficult for trade fair participants to…

Rescheduled from previous date in May 2020. Sponsored by the Western Reserve Cutlery Association , Ohio’s Oldest Knife Club (established 1977). The Show will be located at the Knights of Columbus in Massillon Ohio, close to Canton and the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Dealers, Collectors, Makers, Sellers and Buyers Welcome! Sat.  9:00 – 4:30       Sun.  9:00 – 3:00 8 ft table only $60 130 tables available Electricity available at no extra charge Clean restrooms On-site food service Night security provided…

Rescheduled from the previous March 21 date. The Arkansas Knife Show is held at the Statehouse Convention Center in downtown Little Rock. The show is owned and run by Logan Pearce of Pearce Knives. Saturday: Sept. 5, 2020 9:00 am - Gold Pass Entry 11:00 am - Public Entry 5:00 pm - Show Closes Gold Pass holders and Exhibitors are brought together for food, fellowship, and to judge the knives created by exhibitors at the Friday night. The Friday Night…

Rescheduled from previously scheduled date in March. Vintage. Modern. Handmade. Join vintage and modern dealers, custom knifemakers, and others for a modern knife show for the 21st century. Bring your own knives! Buy-Sell-Trade. Free appraisals.

Paris Capitale du Couteau d’Art et de Collection  

Show rescheduled from original date in April. Admission is free to the public. Hours are 9–5 on Saturday and 9-3 Sunday.

Budapest Knife Show, Budapest, Hungary  

UPDATE July 2020: Due to the current Corona developments, the DKE has been canceled. New date for the DKE 2021: 17 April 2021

With an ever growing number of highly regarded Queensland based knifemakers, the Knife Art Association is pleased to bring you the first dedicated knife show based in the great state of Queensland. We would like to invite you to the Ipswich Civic Centre to see and purchase custom and production knives, tools and associated products. Whether your looking for bespoke handmade collector knives, utility knives and tools for the outdoors or the kitchen, the Queensland Knife Show will have something…

UPDATE July 9: Due to public health restrictions on mass gatherings, the museum has made the decision to cancel the Metal Art Show and Sale for 2020. Show includes custom knifemakers as well as other hand-crafted metal objects. Your Experience Includes: Meeting more than 55 exceptional artists as they display and sell their work. Seeing hand-crafted items created from sterling silver, copper, and Damascus Steel. Purchasing stunning jewellery, custom knives, chainmaille, sculptures, outdoor and indoor décor, and more. Visiting the Aviation…

The Nordic Knives Invitational Knife Show (formerly known as the Solvang Custom Knife Show) will be held Saturday, October 3rd, 2020 at the Grove Hotel in beautiful downtown Boise, Idaho.  The impressive group of attending makers listed below attest that this will be the premier custom art knife event in the world in 2020.  The show format remains the same - almost all knives will be sold by drawing.  Each maker will bring a minimum of three and a maximum…

Update July 9: In consultation with the city of Gembloux and the local partners, the BKS board has decided not to have the BKS Gembloux knife fair 2020 take place. Obviously, we deeply regret this decision, but it is impossible to guarantee the health of the participants, visitors and employees. The next edition of the fair will take place on November 13 and 14, 2021. The annual knife fair in Gembloux is the key point of the year for the…

Wanenmacher's Tulsa Gun Show is the largest gun show in the world, held twice a year – includes enough knife dealers to make a sizable show on its own. The show is held in the 446,400 square foot Tulsa Expo Center, one of the largest clearspan buildings in the world.  (It even hosts the world famous Chili Bowl midget car race each January, on a clay track inside the center. )

Espozione del Coltello Artistico, Sportivo e da Collezione - Exposition of Art, Hunting and Collectible Knives

GAKC's annual event -- if you like knives or need a knife for home, work, or recreation, this is where you'll want to be! NEW VENUE FOR 2021! The show is now located at the Sheet Metal Workers Hall on Chouteau Ave. Visit us on Facebook @gatewayareaknifeclub.stl

UPDATE June 6: The Bunker Hill Knife Show has been canceled for 2020. The next show is tentatively scheduled for March 27 and 28, 2021. NEW Show location for 2020!

On display and for sale: Knives, Swords, Razors, Cutlery, Blades, Tools, Bayonets, Scissors, Hat pins, Pocket knives, Kitchen knives, Old knives, New knives, Custom knives, Straight knives, Stone knives, Knife Making supplies and anything that goes "cut." Mix -- 50% collectible to 50% handmade Free demonstrations - Saturday Members attend free. Members-only day on Friday.