Mission Statement:
To promote and perpetuate knifemaking and affiliated trades in Louisiana. To inform, equip, and educate individuals in the art of knifemaking, knife collecting, engraving and sheath making through the distribution and sharing of information of skills and talent. To provide a forum for free exchange of ideas and techniques amongst members; to foster and encourage creativity, individualism, and independent expression in knifemaking, leather crafts, engraving and knife collecting.
Goals:
The goal of this association is to educate and mentor new craftsmen and collectors while also forming a network of these individuals to promote the industry and support one another. Another leading goal of this group is to represent members and the custom knife community’s interest regarding issues and political policy which could have a negative impact on knife owner rights and the custom knife industry as we know it today.
Made by Dan Cormier Sr
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On behalf of the entire team at the Louisiana Custom Knife Show, we want to extend our heartfelt thanks for your participation and support in this year’s event. Your presence as a valued vendor/sponsor helped make the 2025 show one of our best yet. From outstanding displays of craftsmanship to the support that helped bring everything together behind the scenes, we couldn’t have done it without you.
We hope you had a successful and enjoyable experience—connecting with fellow makers, enthusiasts, collectors, and customers who share a passion for custom blades and fine craftsmanship. The energy and excitement throughout the show were truly inspiring, and it’s clear that the knife-making community continues to grow stronger each year.
We’re already looking ahead to 2026 and hope to see you back with us for another great show. Your continued support is what makes this event special, and we’re committed to making each year even better than the last.
Thank you once again for being part of the 2025 Louisiana Custom Knife Show.
Made by Dan Graves
Made by Byron Meche
Made by Darrin Sanders
Event Schedule
Knife Nite
October 17th, 2025
Opelousas, LA
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.