Next week, large scale manufacturers, small custom shops, dealers, and enthusiasts will all mix and mingle in Atlanta for Blade Show 2026.
The first thing that comes to mind with Blade (’round these parts, anyway) is the new knives. Along with SHOT Show in the winter, Blade is one of the two big stages for production companies to unveil their next round of models. Some history-making models stepped into the world’s view at Blade Show, and there’s no reason to expect this year will be any different; we’ll be here to cover all the major developments as they come in.
Then, of course, there are the awards. Doled out in both production and custom divisions, these are a show staple and a great way to add production pieces to your wishlist, and monitor the latest work from both rising stars and living legends on the custom scene. If your the kind of knife nerd who wants to try out every new lock or deployment method, we particularly suggest keeping an eye peeled for the winner in Most Innovative.
Last but not least is Blade U, the many seminars, workshops, and classes hosted over the Blade Show weekend. This year there are some heavy hitters heading up these events, including Jason Knight (“Leveling Up as a Knifemaker”), Jens Anso (“Designing Knives – Philosophy, Tools, and Inspiration”), and Larrin Thomas, MagnaCut and MagnaMax creator, with two different talks on steel.
Here’s the Blade Show 2026 schedule:
Friday: 11a – 6p (10a for early bird ticket holders)
Saturday: 9a – 6p
Sunday: 9a – 2p
As usual, the Cobb Galleria Centre will be host to Blade.
Make sure to check back often as we roll out coverage of what’s new in the knife world!
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