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.
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Made by Dan Cormier Sr
You are invited to join us for the 7th Annual Louisiana Custom Knife Show, taking place
September 19–20, 2026, at the Lamar Dixon TradeMart in Gonzales, Louisiana.
Our annual show brings together custom knife makers, industry suppliers, and dedicated enthusiasts from across the region for a weekend focused on craftsmanship, quality materials, and community. We are currently welcoming applications from makers, suppliers, and vendors who would like to showcase their work and products at the 2026 event.
Event Details
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Event: 2026 Louisiana Custom Knife Show
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Dates: September 19–20, 2026
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Location: Lamar Dixon TradeMart, Gonzales, LA
If you are interested in participating, we encourage you to sign up early to secure your space.
Vendor information, registration details, and setup guidelines are provided on the 2026 Louisiana Knife Show tab.
We would be honored to have you join us and be part of another outstanding year at the
Louisiana Custom Knife Show.
Thank you for your continued support, and we look forward to welcoming you in September.
Made by Dan Graves
Made by Byron Meche
Made by Darrin Sanders
Event Schedule
Wootz Class
March 7th
Iowa, LA
Knife Nite
April 17th
TBD
LCKA Hammer-in
May 16th
Robert, LA
2026 Louisiana Custom Knife Show
September 19-20
Gonzales, 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.