24. + 25. October 2026
2nd International Knifeshow Austria
BEST KNIFE OF SHOW 2026
NEW CATEGORIES
What is "Best Knife of Show" ?
Best Knife of Show is a competition at Our Show where all EXHIBITORS can voluntarily participate!
In these 3 categories the winner will be determined in:
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design
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Fit & Finish
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Functionality (Not tested in practice, this is about "feeling and clean elaboration"
Exhibitors must present their knives by a certain time at the Show.
These are then examined and evaluated by our judges.
BEST KNIFE OF SHOW - KITCHEN KNIFE
The best kitchen knife wins:
Custom - Cup BEST KNIFE OF SHOW
Image of the knife on the flyers and posters for the 2027 show!
2 professional images of the knife by JFrasier Photography
Many more prizes (TBA)
Winner 2025 - Anchorage Forge
BEST KNIFE OF SHOW - OUTDOOR KNIFE
The best outdoor knife wins:
Custom - Cup BEST KNIFE OF SHOW
Image of the knife on the flyers and posters for the 2027 show!
2 professional images of the knife by JFrasier Photography
Many more prizes (TBA)
Winner 2025 - Marco Gadavics Messer
BEST KNIFE OF SHOW - FOLDING KNIFE
The best folding knife wins:
Custom - Cup BEST KNIFE OF SHOW
Image of the knife on the flyers and posters for the 2027 show!
2 professional images of the knife by JFrasier Photography
Many more prizes (TBA)
Flyer knife - Blaurock Blades
BEST KNIFE OF SHOW - DAMASTEEL
SPONSORED BY DAMASTEEL AB
The best Damasteel knife (kitchen, outdoor, folding, etc.) wins:
Custom - Cup BEST KNIFE OF SHOW
2 professional images of the knife by JFrasier Photography
Many more prizes (TBA)
Winner 2025 - Olaf Fiedler
BEST KNIFE OF SHOW - BEST OF THE REST
The "Best of the Rest" "Knives" category is for all knives, daggers, swords, etc., that don't fit into any other category! We want to evaluate the best pieces that still deserve attention!
Custom - Cup BEST KNIFE OF SHOW
2 professional images of the knife by JFrasier Photography
Many more prizes (TBA)
Beispiel - Bajonet Martin Huber