The Knife Vault

The Arkansas custom knife show (Feb 20-21) displayed the wares of 95 knife makers from around Arkansas.  There were twenty or more other states represented as well as Canada. 

These proud knife makers were pleased to discuss their product and elaborate on the art.  Displayed were knives as large as 20” Bowie’s and knives as small as 2”.  Fixed blade, folding blade and pocket knives were in abundance.

There were also twice several suppliers of raw steel, damascus steel, leather sheaths and all sorts of handle material.

I arrived just as the doors opened and the hall was crowed before I could peruse past the first aisle.

Several Master Craftsmen were in attendance showing off their splendid work.

At these shows, you will not see the standard fare of Buck, Case, Gerber, Boker or any other mass produced knife.  This was strictly a show for custom knife makers and collectors.