Montana Knifemakers Association

Montana Knifemakers Association The Montana Knifemakers Association, which was started in 1994, is a non-profit educational organization to further the art of knifemaking

The Montana Knifemakers Association, which was started in 1994, is a non-profit educational organization to further the art of knifemaking through seminars at the annual show in Missoula, MT, hammer-ins, and sponsored two day one-on-one learning experiences with other members. Among the founding members were Rick Dunkerley, Ed Caffrey, Barry Gallagher, Shane Taylor, Dan Nedved, Bob Crowder, Lyle B

runkhorst, George Conklin, Mel Fassio, Bryan Peele, Gerome Weinand, Lyle Bainbridge. Recently, organization members have been involved in teaching knifemaking to high school seniors working on their senior projects. Our members are custom knifemakers who are dedicated to perfecting their craft and providing their customers with quality products. Our members are highly proficient, and emphasize the highest quality in both their workmanship and in their business ethics.

The show is right around the corner. Mark your calendars
06/16/2026

The show is right around the corner.

Mark your calendars

Social media hates cool knives, but that's nothing new. Enjoy this cool piece by Randy Phillips . Known for making the b...
06/06/2026

Social media hates cool knives, but that's nothing new. Enjoy this cool piece by Randy Phillips . Known for making the best 2x72 grinders in the business

06/01/2026
Another maker we're excited to have at our show, Ian Appleby. Some of these pieces will be available at the showJuly 10t...
05/15/2026

Another maker we're excited to have at our show, Ian Appleby. Some of these pieces will be available at the show

July 10th 12pm-7pm
July 11th 9am-6pm
At the Hamilton fairgrounds

Some great work by Mike Selz. Mike will also be teaching the handle making class the day after the show. And by the look...
05/06/2026

Some great work by Mike Selz. Mike will also be teaching the handle making class the day after the show. And by the looks of these, it's going to be a very good class

July 10th 12pm-7pm
July 11th 9am-6pm
At the Hamilton fairgrounds

If you are attending the MKA show and would like to be featured on our social media pages, do the following. Send a DM t...
05/02/2026

If you are attending the MKA show and would like to be featured on our social media pages, do the following. Send a DM to this page with your name, your business name (if applicable), your social media page, up to 5 good quality photos of your work or your process, and a basic description of you.

Knife by Ian Appleby

04/25/2026

Bitterroot handle works has some of the best selection anywhere. Plus, buying from them is supporting a local Montana business. Find them at the MKA show

Friday July 10th 12pm-7pm
Saturday July 11th 9am-6pm

We're excited to have ABS Master smith Steven C. Koster at this year's MKA show. Come see some of his high level work, i...
04/22/2026

We're excited to have ABS Master smith Steven C. Koster at this year's MKA show. Come see some of his high level work, including pieces like these

July 10th 12pm-7pm
July 11th 9am-6pm
At the Hamilton fairgrounds

Just a reminder to please get your forms filled out if you'd like to be a vendor at this year's show. It greatly helps o...
04/21/2026

Just a reminder to please get your forms filled out if you'd like to be a vendor at this year's show. It greatly helps our organizers if you get signed up early

The forms can be found at https://www.mtknifemakers.com/forms

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Missoula, MT
59801

Telephone

+14063966826

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