The Blade Show - Atlanta 2026!!

[SteveC]

I have never been so overwhelmed, thought I went to knife heaven.
My wife knows nothing about knives and she was so inquisitive asking the makers all kinds of questions. Everyone was so accommodating.

Wife had phone for pic..I'm in blue. A man on a mission. My wife said we could not leave until I bought a knife.
This main hall must have been the size of 5 soccer fields!
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Sadly, I missed Rhidian, but my wallet was happy.View attachment 3201455

My one purchase, a Barret Chrisman.
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Congrats buddy, that's a sweet Barlow !

 

[Rufus1949]

Congrats buddy, that's a sweet Barlow !

Thanks Steve. It took alot of searching.

 

[Rufus1949]

That’s a beautiful Barlow. Congrats.

Thanks kindly Tim.

 

[KnifeHead]

I think KnifeHead is on the ATL scene! Hopefully he’ll post some pictures

I was there but I had some serious catching up to do. I only took one lame picture but I had a lot of fun in 2 nights/one day. Might do two days next year.

 

[WValtakis]

Mini-Monday, checking out an amazing miniature Marble's Safety Hunter by Yoshiro Sakauchi that I picked up yesterday at Blade Show

 

[herder]

A great show as always!!!
Our friend Rhidian won "Best Miniature Folder", and David Kramp won "Best Multi-Blade Folder" for his fantastic Sheffield inspired Horseman's knife. (pictures on their Instagram accounts)
Here are a few show pictures...

 

[pistonsandgears]

I was there Friday. First time going to Blade show. It was a bit overwhelming and I didn't get any interesting pictures. I missed a lot of things I had intended to see. Next time I'll have to make a list so I don't forget once I'm in there. There weren't many slip joints to be found. I did find some very nice ones but they were priced a bit higher than I was willing to go. Meet some interesting people and it was fun to see some of the people behind some of the big companies. Also lots of smaller custom makers with some really nice stuff.

 

[danno50]

Great pictures, Neal H herder , thanks for posting them.

 

[jfk1110]

Thanks for sharing your pics gents!!!

 

[Blade_green]

I have never been so overwhelmed, thought I went to knife heaven.
My wife knows nothing about knives and she was so inquisitive asking the makers all kinds of questions. Everyone was so accommodating.

Wife had phone for pic..I'm in blue. A man on a mission. My wife said we could not leave until I bought a knife.
This main hall must have been the size of 5 soccer fields!
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Sadly, I missed Rhidian, but my wallet was happy.View attachment 3201455

My one purchase, a Barret Chrisman.
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I looked at that Barrett barlow, he makes a great knife!

 

[Blade_green]

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What a layout Charlie! Rhid and Evans knives are both fantastic! I assume you saw, or likelt even handled the Leg and Swing arm he brought?

 

[Blade_green]

My single folder pickup. Rhid is a stellar craftsman and gentleman. Glad I was finally able to attend a Blade Show and able to shake his hand.

 

[Wishfulthinker580]

My single folder pickup. Rhid is a stellar craftsman and gentleman. Glad I was finally able to attend a Blade Show and able to shake his hand. View attachment 3203284

She’s a beauty! Congratulations! His work is amazing

 

[Rufus1949]

I looked at that Barrett barlow, he makes a great knife!

I must agree with you.

My single folder pickup. Rhid is a stellar craftsman and gentleman. Glad I was finally able to attend a Blade Show and able to shake his hand. View attachment 3203284

I wish I could have seen his work. He was walking around while I was there. Very nice barlow you have. Captures the essence of old school.

 

[Blade_green]

I must agree with you.

I wish I could have seen his work. He was walking around while I was there. Very nice barlow you have. Captures the essence of old school.

Rhid's stuff sold reasonably quickly on Friday. His table was my first stop, anticipating that it would be that way.

 

[Rufus1949]

A great show as always!!!
Our friend Rhidian won "Best Miniature Folder", and David Kramp won "Best Multi-Blade Folder" for his fantastic Sheffield inspired Horseman's knife. (pictures on their Instagram accounts)
Here are a few show pictures...

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Congratulations to Rhidian for the recognition of his work.