I have not been there, but I know a lot of guys who have been there who collect antique slipjoints. And at the Little Valley show last weekend, it seemed like a good amount of those dealers said they were going to Missouri. I would expect a good amount of Case knives new and old, along with a lot of antique knives from US Cutlery Companies of the early 20th century. I'm not sure about how many modern or custom knifemakers attend there though.Railsplitter wrote: ↑Mon Jul 13, 2026 8:03 pm Have any of you folks ever attended the AIK knife show in Washington, Missouri?
It’s coming up this weekend and I am considering going on Saturday. Not sure though.
Do they typically have a lot of slip joints there?
I’m interested in both old and new pocketknives.
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Thank you, Carl. That will help me decide. I can either go to the Washington, MO show or hold off for the St. Louis show in August. Or just stay home and save my money but I do have a hankering for a new (to me) knife that I can handle before buying.Rookie wrote: ↑Mon Jul 13, 2026 11:46 pmI have not been there, but I know a lot of guys who have been there who collect antique slipjoints. And at the Little Valley show last weekend, it seemed like a good amount of those dealers said they were going to Missouri. I would expect a good amount of Case knives new and old, along with a lot of antique knives from US Cutlery Companies of the early 20th century. I'm not sure about how many modern or custom knifemakers attend there though.Railsplitter wrote: ↑Mon Jul 13, 2026 8:03 pm Have any of you folks ever attended the AIK knife show in Washington, Missouri?
It’s coming up this weekend and I am considering going on Saturday. Not sure though.
Do they typically have a lot of slip joints there?
I’m interested in both old and new pocketknives.
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It’s got wires that vibrate and give music.
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Don't miss AIK’s Knife show THIS weekend!
Attend AIK's 10th Anniversary Show this Friday, July 17th and Saturday, July 18th at the Elks Lodge in Washington, MO! (1459 W 5th St, Washington, MO)
100 tables filled with the best makers, suppliers, dealers, and sharpeners!
Show hours are:
Friday July 17th 1pm-6pm
Saturday July 18th 9am-4pm
Admission is $10! 2-Day Early Bird passes available at the door for $25! (Pass gets you in a hour early on Friday and covers admission on Saturday too!)
Grand prize drawing and free parking! Visit www.AIK-KnifeShow.com for more info!
Attend AIK's 10th Anniversary Show this Friday, July 17th and Saturday, July 18th at the Elks Lodge in Washington, MO! (1459 W 5th St, Washington, MO)
100 tables filled with the best makers, suppliers, dealers, and sharpeners!
Show hours are:
Friday July 17th 1pm-6pm
Saturday July 18th 9am-4pm
Admission is $10! 2-Day Early Bird passes available at the door for $25! (Pass gets you in a hour early on Friday and covers admission on Saturday too!)
Grand prize drawing and free parking! Visit www.AIK-KnifeShow.com for more info!