Current and Upcoming Events

The Oregon Knife Collectors Association hosts an event where knife enthusiasts, collectors, and makers can admire thousands of unique blades. Shop hundreds of exhibit and hand made knife from OCKA member with different theme. This year, the event features a rope-cutting competition showcasing handcrafted knives from artisans across the United States. Visitors can also enjoy extra activities, like exploring the region’s world-renowned bike trail system. There is more that the association offer so you can enjoy not only the event but the city they are proud of.

Presented by the Asia Northwest Cultural Education Association, Sakura-Con is the oldest and most well attended anime convention in the Pacific Northwest. Please join us for Sakura-Con 2025 where all of the excellent programming you’ve come to expect will be back in abundance. Gaming, cosplay, cultural panels, dances, concerts, art contests, AMV’s, industry guests, over 100,000 square feet of exhibits hall, guests of honor, and more! For this anime convention we are featuring anime theme trainer exclusive to anime shows.

Welcome to BLADE Show, brought to you by the editors of BLADE Magazine—the world’s #1 knife community and publication. Globally-recognized exhibitors and legendary makers gather under one roof to introduce you to the largest selection of blades, knives, and outdoor gear and accessories in the world for attendees to purchase. Shop hundreds of exhibitors and hold the world’s best knives. You'll find the newest blades, one-of-a-kind collectors knives, antique swords and much more along with browsing the equipment and materials used to make them. Attend the free after-party each night in the Blade Show Pit where food and drinks are available. Take one of our BLADE University knife education classes or watch a free demo including the Blade Sports World Championship Cutting Competition, Balisong Flipping Championships, knife sharpening, collecting seminars, self-defense classes & much more. We hope you join us and the rest of the BLADE Community for the biggest knife event in the world.

BLADE Show West is located in Salt Lake City, Utah. Attendees will be able to explore aisles of rare, unique and custom blades from across the globe, all from renowned knife makers and companies. In addition to the hard-to-find blades, you’ll have the chance to stock up on one-of-a-kind finds, accessories and more.
BLADE Show West offers every type of blade you can imagine, from everyday carry and gear, to specialty hunting knives, the best kitchen knives, to intricately crafted collector’s pieces. The show also has seminars, competitions, and is a gathering place for the those in the BLADE Community.