Mission Statement:
To support and preserve the art of knifemaking and related crafts in Louisiana. We aim to share knowledge, skills, and experience in knifemaking, knife collecting, engraving, and sheath making by encouraging learning, creativity, and collaboration. Our association provides a welcoming place for members to exchange ideas, techniques, and inspiration while promoting craftsmanship, individuality, and artistic expression.
Goals:
The goal of this association is to educate, mentor, and encourage new craftsmen and collectors while building a strong community that supports and promotes the custom knife industry. We also strive to represent and protect the interests of our members and the knife community by staying involved in issues and policies that may affect knife owners’ rights and the future of custom knifemaking.
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Made by Dan Cormier Sr
That’s a wrap on another incredible show!
A HUGE thank you to all of our vendors and sponsors for your continued support and for helping make this show possible year after year. To everyone who came through the doors—thank you for coming out and supporting these incredibly talented craftsmen and women who keep the tradition of handmade knives alive.
A special shoutout to Byron Meche, Nona Mayes, Daniel Mayes, Heather Jones and Jordan Perkins for all of their help behind the scenes. And to everyone who volunteered their time this weekend, we truly appreciate you! This show takes a lot of people working together, and we couldn’t do it without you.
Most of all, thank you to everyone who helped make the 2026 Louisiana Custom Knife Show one to remember!
Until next year, Cheers!
Made by Dan Graves
Made by Byron Meche
Made by Darrin Sanders
Event Schedule
Knife Nite
October 9th
Location TBD
Meet Your Maker
Mike Sanders 1943-2015
Mike started making knives in 1965 as a hobby. He was a full time Louisiana knife maker since 1985.
Mike has made many knives over the years for different organizations and causes to sell as fund raisers and donations. He has sold and shipped many different kinds of knives all over the United States and internationally as well. Examples of the knives he made include, one-of-a-kind bowies, as well as daggers, miniatures, slip joint and liner lock folders, and fantasy knives. Mike was a heck of a knifemaker and a heck of a friend. Dearly missed.