Every summer, knife enthusiasts from across the country converge in Atlanta, GA, for Blade magazine’s annual Blade Show — in some ways, the EDC equivalent of Comic-Con.
It’s a big deal for the knifemaking community. It’s also just big, in general. This year, over 900 exhibitors showed off the latest and greatest in both industrial and custom knifemaking, culminating in Blade‘s coveted Blade Show Awards.
Below, find a select handful of the winning knives, awarded across categories spanning innovation for international design and, of course, the best overall knife of the year. For the full list, visit Blade‘s website.
Overall Knife of the Year
Spartan BladesSpartan Blades Harsey Clandestina
American-Made Fixed Blade of the Year
McNees KnivesMcNees Knives Ridge Runner
Imported Fixed Blade of the Year
Giant MouseGiant Mouse GMF1
Most Innovative Imported Design
CRKTCRKT Fial
Kitchen Knife of the Year
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