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Knife shows through 2027: dates, cities and tickets

Direct answer: the next big show is BLADE Show West, October 9–10, 2026, in Salt Lake City. The biggest, BLADE Show in Atlanta (more than 900 exhibitors, by the show's own count), runs June 4–6, 2027. No show here has posted dates for July to December 2027 yet.
Knife show calendar, October 2026 to December 2027BLADE Show West, Oct 9–10, 2026, Salt Lake City, UT; California Custom Knife Show, Oct 24–25, 2026, Woodland Hills, CA; New York Custom Knife Show (NYCKS), Nov 6–7, 2026, Jersey City, NJ; Spirit of Steel Knife Show, Nov 13–15, 2026, Knoxville, TN; Kentucky Cutlery Exposition, Nov 20–21, 2026, Shepherdsville, KY; SHOT Show, Jan 19–22, 2027, Las Vegas, NV; California Custom Knife Show, Feb 20–21, 2027, City and venue not announced yet; IWA OutdoorClassics, Mar 4–7, 2027, Nuremberg, Germany; BLADE Show Texas, Mar 12–13, 2027, Fort Worth, TX; Oregon Knife Show (OKCA), Apr 9–11, 2027, Eugene, OR; Coutellia, May 15–16, 2027, Thiers, France; BLADE Show, Jun 4–6, 2027, Atlanta, GA.Open to the publicTrade only2026BLADE Show West, Oct 9–10, 2026, Salt Palace Convention Center, Salt Lake City, UTOct 9–10BLADE Show West · Salt Lake City NEXTCalifornia Custom Knife Show, Oct 24–25, 2026, Warner Center Marriott, Woodland Hills, CA24–25CA Custom Knife Show · Woodland HillsNew York Custom Knife Show (NYCKS), Nov 6–7, 2026, The Westin Jersey City Newport, Jersey City, NJNov 6–7NY Custom Knife Show · Jersey CitySpirit of Steel Knife Show, Nov 13–15, 2026, Knoxville Expo Center, Knoxville, TN13–15Spirit of Steel · KnoxvilleKentucky Cutlery Exposition, Nov 20–21, 2026, Paroquet Springs Conference Centre, Shepherdsville, KY20–21Kentucky Cutlery Expo · ShepherdsvilleDecNo shows on this list2027SHOT Show, Jan 19–22, 2027, Venetian Expo and Caesars Forum, Las Vegas, NV. Trade only, not open to the publicJan 19–22SHOT Show · Las VegasCalifornia Custom Knife Show, Feb 20–21, 2027, City and venue not announced yetFeb 20–21CA Custom Knife Show · place TBAIWA OutdoorClassics, Mar 4–7, 2027, Exhibition Centre Nuremberg, Nuremberg, Germany. Trade only, not open to the publicMar 4–7IWA OutdoorClassics · NurembergBLADE Show Texas, Mar 12–13, 2027, Fort Worth Convention Center, Fort Worth, TX12–13BLADE Show Texas · Fort WorthOregon Knife Show (OKCA), Apr 9–11, 2027, Lane Events Center, Eugene, ORApr 9–11Oregon Knife Show · EugeneCoutellia, May 15–16, 2027, Z.I. du Breuil, Avenue du Progrès, Thiers, FranceMay 15–16Coutellia · Thiers, FranceBLADE Show, Jun 4–6, 2027, Cobb Convention Center Atlanta, Atlanta, GAJun 4–6BLADE Show · Atlanta BIGGESTJul–DecNo dates announced yet
Oct 2026 to Dec 2027. Tap a show for venue, tickets and source.

Me: I have never been to BLADE Show or SHOT Show. I intend to go. I’d love to see how it is.

By Mendy· 11 shows with dates· Dates from the organizers
Published: Sep 29, 2026 Updated: Sep 29, 2026

The big shows by date, starting with BLADE Show West on Oct 9

WhenShow, where, and what it is
October 2026
Oct 9–10, 2026BLADE Show West Salt Palace Convention Center, Salt Lake City, UT Custom makers and production brands BLADE Magazine's western show: handmade knives, factory production knives and knifemaking suppliers. The Knifemakers' Guild holds its meeting and member knife inspections at this show. (source) Tickets (online or at the door) 2027 dates: not announced yet. Dates: bladeshowwest.com, checked Sep 24, 2026
Oct 24–25, 2026California Custom Knife Show (Fall) Warner Center Marriott, Woodland Hills, CA Custom makers and production brands Handmade knives from custom makers, alongside EDC brands, retailers and suppliers. Held twice a year, fall and spring. Size: 100 exhibitors on the fall show's list as of Sep 24, 2026 (source). Recon 1 also runs two evening events next to it. The Friday Night Blade Affair is Oct 23, 2026 at the Warner Center Marriott; the Tactical Knife Invitational is Feb 19, 2027 at The Westin South Coast Plaza, Costa Mesa. (source) From my drawer: Kansept (1 of my knives) is on the fall 2026 exhibitor list (checked Sep 24, 2026). Tickets (online, or cash at the door) After this: Feb 20–21, 2027. Dates: recon1.com, checked Sep 24, 2026
November 2026
Nov 6–7, 2026New York Custom Knife Show (NYCKS) The Westin Jersey City Newport, Jersey City, NJ Custom makers A custom show where collectors buy straight from the makers. Despite the name, it is held in Jersey City, New Jersey. Tickets (VIP, collector and day passes) 2027 dates: not announced yet. Dates: fiftyfiftyproductions.net, checked Sep 24, 2026
Nov 13–15, 2026Spirit of Steel Knife Show Knoxville Expo Center, Knoxville, TN Collectors and makers: buy, sell, trade A collectors' buy, sell and trade show, from custom knives to vintage and hard-to-find ones. It has moved to a bigger venue in Knoxville. The organizers promise more shows in 2027, including one on March 18, but name no show or place for it yet, so it is not on this list. (source) Tickets: none sold online on the show’s site. 2027 dates: not announced yet. Dates: spiritofsteelknifeshow.com, checked Sep 24, 2026
Nov 20–21, 2026Kentucky Cutlery Exposition Paroquet Springs Conference Centre, Shepherdsville, KY Collectors and makers: buy, sell, trade A buy, sell and trade show from the Spirit of Steel organizers, about 20 miles from Louisville. The organizers’ calendar titles this entry “2027 Kentucky Knife Exposition”. The same page lists it under “2 New Shows Coming for 2026” and in its November countdown, so this list reads it as 2026. Check before you travel. Size: 150 tables (source). Tickets: none sold online on the show’s site. 2027 dates: not announced yet. Dates: spiritofsteelknifeshow.com, checked Sep 24, 2026
January 2027
Jan 19–22, 2027SHOT Show Venetian Expo and Caesars Forum, Las Vegas, NV Industry trade fair (not open to the public) The shooting, hunting and outdoor industry's trade show, with dozens of knife brands on the exhibitor list. From my drawer: Spyderco (7 of my knives), Demko (2) and Kansept (1) are on the 2027 exhibitor list (checked Sep 24, 2026). Registration (trade registration only) After this: Jan 25–28, 2028. Dates: shotshow.org, checked Sep 24, 2026
February 2027
Feb 20–21, 2027California Custom Knife Show (Spring) City and venue not announced yet Custom makers and production brands Handmade knives from custom makers, alongside EDC brands, retailers and suppliers. Held twice a year, fall and spring. Tickets: no passes listed yet on the show’s page. Dates: recon1.com, checked Sep 24, 2026
March 2027
Mar 4–7, 2027IWA OutdoorClassics Exhibition Centre Nuremberg, Nuremberg, Germany Industry trade fair (not open to the public) The hunting and shooting-sports trade fair in Nuremberg. It has had a BLADE Demo Area for the knife trade since 2023. Registration (trade visitors only) Dates: iwa.info, checked Sep 24, 2026
Mar 12–13, 2027BLADE Show Texas Fort Worth Convention Center, Fort Worth, TX Custom makers and production brands BLADE Magazine's Texas show: custom makers, production knives and EDC gear, plus a knife awards after-party. Size: over 400 exhibitors, by the show's own count (source). Tickets (online or at the show) Dates: bladeshowtexas.com, checked Sep 24, 2026
April 2027
Apr 9–11, 2027Oregon Knife Show (OKCA) Lane Events Center, Eugene, OR Collectors and makers: buy, sell, trade The Oregon Knife Collectors Association's April show. Tables split about half and half between collectors and knifemakers. Friday is for members and table holders; the public comes in Saturday and Sunday. Size: about 5,000 visitors, by the club's count (source). Admission (general admission on Saturday and Sunday; the club’s site sells no tickets) Dates: OKCA event page, checked Sep 24, 2026
May 2027
May 15–16, 2027Coutellia Z.I. du Breuil, Avenue du Progrès, Thiers, France Custom makers and production brands The international art and traditional knife festival in Thiers, France: art knifemakers and knife manufacturers, plus materials suppliers. Size: 300 exhibitors from more than 22 countries, by the festival's count (source). Tickets (online sales not open yet; pay at the entrance) Dates: coutellia.fr, checked Sep 24, 2026
June 2027
Jun 4–6, 2027BLADE Show Cobb Convention Center Atlanta, Atlanta, GA Custom makers and production brands Custom makers, ABS master smiths and production brands, open to the public. Exhibitors sell direct. Size: more than 900 exhibitors, by the show's own count (source). Tickets (online or on site) Dates: bladeshow.com, checked Sep 24, 2026

Five smaller regional shows and a bladesmiths’ hammer-in

WhenShow, where, and what it is
October 2026
Oct 3–4, 2026Cowtown Custom Knife Show Stockyards Station, Fort Worth, TX Custom makers An all-custom show in the Fort Worth Stockyards, open to the public. Tickets (online or at the door) 2027 dates: not announced yet. Dates: cowtowncustomknifeshow.com, checked Sep 24, 2026
Oct 16–18, 2026ABS Fall Piney Woods Hammer-In Texarkana College, Texarkana, TX Bladesmiths' hammer-in The American Bladesmith Society's fall hammer-in, hosted by the Bill Moran School of Bladesmithing at Texarkana College. Registration required. Tickets (pre-register or register on site) 2027 dates: not announced yet. Dates: americanbladesmith.org, checked Sep 24, 2026
Oct 17–18, 2026Texas Custom Knife Show Montgomery County Fairgrounds, Conroe, TX Custom makers A Houston-area custom show with live blade contests, a tomahawk throw and a make-your-own-knife station. Tickets (online) 2027 dates: not announced yet. Dates: texascustomknifeshow.com, checked Sep 24, 2026
Oct 24, 2026Art Knife Invitational (AKI) Palms Casino Resort, Las Vegas, NV Custom art knives, invited makers A one-day show of art knives by AKI member makers and invited guests. Knives sell by drawing at a fixed price or by open bid. Tickets (bidder and guest passes) 2027 dates: not announced yet. Dates: aki.show, checked Sep 24, 2026
February 2027
Feb 12–13, 2027Oklahoma's Largest Knife Show Centennial Building, Oklahoma City Fairgrounds, Oklahoma City, OK Custom makers The Oklahoma Knife Group's show: makers, suppliers and demos. Tickets: none sold online on the organizer’s pages. Dates: Oklahoma Knife Group 2027 exhibitor form, checked Sep 24, 2026
April 2027
Apr 10–11, 2027Mystic Knife Show (NCCA) Mystic Hilton, Mystic, CT Collectors and makers: buy, sell, trade The Northeast Cutlery Collectors Association's spring show: knife makers, dealers and collectors from across the region. Tickets: none sold online on the show’s site. Dates: mysticknifeshow.com, checked Sep 24, 2026

Dates straight from the organizers

Every date, venue and ticket link is from the show’s own site, checked Sep 24, 2026; other sites’ calendars only helped find shows. Spot a change? Tell me.

Common questions

What is the biggest knife show?
Of the shows on this list that publish an exhibitor count, BLADE Show is the biggest: more than 900 exhibitors. Next on this list are BLADE Show Texas (over 400 exhibitors) and Coutellia (300 exhibitors from more than 22 countries). The next BLADE Show is June 4–6, 2027 at the Cobb Convention Center Atlanta.
Can anyone go to SHOT Show and IWA OutdoorClassics?
No. Both are trade shows for people who work in the industry. SHOT Show admits businesses in the shooting, hunting and outdoor trade and qualified buyers only. IWA says it is not open to the public on any day. Every other show in the main list is open to the public.
What happened to the East Coast Custom Knife Show?
Its producer, Fifty Fifty Productions, now lists it among the shows it ran in the past. The same producer runs the New York Custom Knife Show in Jersey City. (Fifty Fifty Productions)
Is there still a Plaza Cutlery knife show?
Not on its own site: Plaza Cutlery says it has closed its South Coast Plaza store and now sells online, and it lists no show. Nearby, Recon 1 holds its Tactical Knife Invitational at The Westin South Coast Plaza in Costa Mesa on Feb 19, 2027, and runs the California Custom Knife Show. (Plaza Cutlery, Recon 1)
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