All About Pocket Knives

I updated the knife show schedule on the DFKB website, and decided to add in a lot of the main shows all around the country. It it an easy reference list to see dates and locations. I'm hoping to get to 4-5 shows this year, starting with Shenandoah Show in April.

I thought if anyone was attending some shows this year, it would be nice to say Hello in person.

https://danielsfamilyknifebrands.com/knife-show/

Thanks for posting this, Carl. I didn’t know about the one in Godfrey, IL. Might have to keep that one in mind.

I haven’t been to the St. Louis show since right before the COVID outbreak in 2020. They held them in January back then. Good chance I might make it to this year’s show in August.

There's a lot there I've never been to. Hopefully someday. And I'm sure there's another 100+ shows around the country that I'm not aware of, or maybe they are gun/knife combo shows.

Carl, thank you for posting this information. I'm going to make this thread a sticky so others can find it more readily.

philco wrote: ↑Thu Feb 12, 2026 11:45 pm Carl, thank you for posting this information. I'm going to make this thread a sticky so others can find it more readily.

Perfect, thank you! good idea.

If anyone comes across additional shows that I don't have listed, please let me know and I'll add it. I think it's important to promote knife shows as much as possible. it benefits everyone, both buyers and dealers.

Rookie wrote: ↑Fri Feb 13, 2026 8:02 pm If anyone comes across additional shows that I don't have listed, please let me know and I'll add it. I think it's important to promote knife shows as much as possible. it benefits everyone, both buyers and dealers.

Blade Show Tx is March 20-21st, I’m going the 21st.
https://bladeshowtexas.com/?utm_source ... -JEALw_wcB

Feb 20-21st is a makers show in OKC https://okcfairpark.com/schedule/categ ... -building/

Health and weather permitting I have tables at Lewisburg, Mystic, Shenandoah, and Little Valley. Barry (1fartsmella) will have a table at those too but sharing with me at Mystic. Great idea posting all of them!

Nice, thank you. I updated the site to add those couple shows. And Gunsil, I will be at both Little Valley and Shanendoah, so I hope to see you and say hello.

Well, with the SVKCC show over Easter weekend, it looks like I'm out.

OKCA show in Eugene Oregon if anyone is on the West side of the States ,,, April 10-12
I haven’t attended since the plandemic but going this year.

wiseguy wrote: ↑Sun Feb 15, 2026 3:48 am OKCA show in Eugene Oregon if anyone is on the West side of the States ,,, April 10-12
I haven’t attended since the plandemic but going this year.

Oregon is the same weekend as Tulsa.

Gee John, sorry to hear you won't be there! Show is Friday and Saturday, not Easter, really hope you can get there Friday! I found a nice Pressbutton single blade that needs scales in one of my boxes for Herb. Some years ago when it was a three day show it fell on Easter weekend and Friday and Saturday were OK but the place was pretty empty on Sunday and the drive home wasn't fun.

Gunsil wrote: ↑Sun Feb 15, 2026 1:57 pm Gee John, sorry to hear you won't be there! Show is Friday and Saturday, not Easter, really hope you can get there Friday! I found a nice Pressbutton single blade that needs scales in one of my boxes for Herb. Some years ago when it was a three day show it fell on Easter weekend and Friday and Saturday were OK but the place was pretty empty on Sunday and the drive home wasn't fun.

The problem is we have Good Friday dinner with my mother-in-law, who's 82. Herb will be happy to see you guys and I will be missing in action.

John, I do understand family responsibilities, sorry the show interferes with yours! I'm glad to hear Herb will make it, sorry you won't. Maybe you guys can make it up to the Little Valley show in July, it has turned out to be a fine show with lots of antique knives. You guys can get a nice hotel room nearby for $100 and gas is cheap on the reservation. Not really that expensive and it's a very historical knife area. I don't know if you guys are into camping but a couple guys I know have camped for free at the fairgrounds where the show is.

Herb and I are trying to work out a way to get there, Gene. Since it's usually the only show I go to, it is a priority.

Knife show in Monticello Ky. About midway between Knoxville TN., and Lexington KY. Mr. Bob Neal knife maker is set to be there. Over 100 tables already spoken for with over a 100 on the waitlist. Starts Friday March 27th at 4pm, then on Saturday as well. Should be a dandy show to attend.

Well, happy to report the boss cleared me for the SVKCC show. So Herb and I will be there bright and early Friday morning.

Great news John!

Excellent resource. I'm very thankful!!!

Thanks everyone, glad the resource is useful to knife folks. I'll get the list updated with these new shows that have been mentioned.

Rookie wrote: ↑Fri Feb 20, 2026 12:42 pm Thanks everyone, glad the resource is useful to knife folks. I'll get the list updated with these new shows that have been mentioned.

Are you and Ryan going to be at SVKCC, Carl?

1967redrider wrote: ↑Fri Feb 20, 2026 1:04 pm

Rookie wrote: ↑Fri Feb 20, 2026 12:42 pm Thanks everyone, glad the resource is useful to knife folks. I'll get the list updated with these new shows that have been mentioned.

Are you and Ryan going to be at SVKCC, Carl?

yes, he has 2 tables, and I got 2 for myself as well. Hope to chat with you there.

Rookie wrote: ↑Fri Feb 20, 2026 2:57 pm

1967redrider wrote: ↑Fri Feb 20, 2026 1:04 pm

Rookie wrote: ↑Fri Feb 20, 2026 12:42 pm Thanks everyone, glad the resource is useful to knife folks. I'll get the list updated with these new shows that have been mentioned.

Are you and Ryan going to be at SVKCC, Carl?

yes, he has 2 tables, and I got 2 for myself as well. Hope to chat with you there.

Looking forward to it.

Thanks for posting looks like I will try to go to a few.