Here is a list of upcoming events in regard to Knives, Hammer In's, and Blade shows ~ 2026

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January 2026
SHOT Show 2026

• Jan 20–23, 2026
• Venetian Expo, Las Vegas, NV
• Largest U.S. firearms + knife industry trade show
• Major production knife brands attend (Benchmade, Spyderco, Buck, etc.)

February 2026
California Knifemakers Association – KNIFE EXPO 2026

• Feb 28, 2026 — 10 AM to 5 PM
• Brea Community Center, Brea, CA
• Custom makers, forging demos, materials vendors

March 2026
Blade Show Texas 2026

• March 2026 (exact dates TBA)
• Fort Worth, TX
• Custom, tactical, and forged blades
• Strong ABS (American Bladesmith Society) presence

June 2026
Blade Show Atlanta 2026

• June 2026 (dates TBA)
• Atlanta, GA
• The world’s largest knife show
• ABS competitions, forging demos, 1,000+ exhibitors

October 2026
Blade Show West 2026

• October 2026 (dates TBA)
• Likely Salt Lake City, UT
• Custom & outdoor knives, smaller than Atlanta but high‑quality makers

California Custom Knife Show (CCKS) 2026

• October 2026 (dates TBA)
• Southern California
• High‑end custom makers, collectors, and boutique brands

November 2026
New York Custom Knife Show (NYCKS) 2026

• Fall 2026 (exact dates TBA)
• New York City, NY
• One of the most prestigious custom knife shows
• 100+ elite makers

Hammer In's ~


These are the major, nationally recognized forging events.

1. Spring Piney Woods Hammer‑In

• Dates: April 18–19, 2026
• Location: Texarkana College, Bill Moran School of Bladesmithing
• Source: ABS listing

2. Mid‑America Hammer‑In

• Dates: August 27–30, 2026
• Location: Miami County Fairgrounds, Troy, Ohio
• Notes: ABS’s largest annual event
• Source: ABS registration page

3. Gichner Hammer‑In (MASA)

• Dates: January 2–4, 2026
• Location: Eric’s Shop (MASA – Mid‑Atlantic Smiths Association)
• Demonstrator: Drew Alexander
• Source: MASA event page

4. Wuertz Hammer‑In

• Dates: March 28–29, 2026
• Location: Wuertz Machine Works, Casa Grande, Arizona
• Notes: Popular among knifemakers; classes both days
• Source: Wuertz Machine Works event page

These aren’t Hammer‑Ins but have strong forging/ABS presence:

• TMS Bladesmithing Competition — March 16–18, 2026 San Diego, CA