Blade Show

CobraTec Knives LLC is the proud sponsor of the 2026 Official BLADE Show T-shirts. Make sure to stop by the Ticket or Will Call Booth onsite at the Show to pick up your commemorative t-shirt. T-shirts cost $25 and a selection of sizes will be available; however, shirts sell out fast.

Also, make sure you stop by the CobraTec Knives LLC booth - booth 341 - to check out their latest product offerings and Show exclusives throughout the weekend.

Join us Friday at 1:30 Pm as Dr. Larrin Thomas discusses how edge retention can be one of the most mysterious aspects of knives. Which factors are most important? Dr. Thomas delves into the effects of edge geometry, sharpening, steel type, heat treatment, and more. Not only will he discuss this important and often misunderstood facet of knives, but he’ll also present results of real experiments on the topic. Even end users can greatly improve edge retention by optimizing sharpening and geometry. The good doctor will show how.

Larrin closes out the BLADE University program on Saturday at 4:00 PMwith what is possible for knife steel in the future? Dr. Thomas will look at what is next. New knife steel continues to be released, including Dr. Thomas’ MagnaMax, a steel in the same family as MagnaCut that boasts a higher edge retention. Dr. Thomas will discuss what new steels are worth looking into for knifemakers and knife buyers. He’ll also explore which existing knife steels are still underrated.

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Get A Master Class with Award Winning Knifemakers

Join us on Friday at 12:00 PM with an amazing panel of award-winning knifemakers who will share their decades of knowledge and experience in critiquing your custom knife.

An expert panel to include: Rick Dunkerley, Karis Fisher, Mike Quesenberry and Richard Rogers, will go over every square inch of your knife and tell you what is good about it, what is not and how you can make it better. Bring one knife only. Questions from attendees will be entertained throughout.

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