See Who Took Home Awards For the Best Custom Knives At Blade Show In Atlanta.
An expert panel of judges determined the winner in 17 categories of custom knives that were as diverse as Best Miniature to Best Bowie. Best In Show went to Dionatam Franco.
The largest knife show in the world featured exhibitors and attendees from around the globe showing off the best in all things knives.
Below are this year’s custom knife award winners from this excellent event.
Hugh Bartrug Best In Show & Best Art Knife: Dionatam Franco


Yvon Vachon Best Miniature: Grace Horne


Best Tactical Folder: Dmitry Sinkevich


Most Innovative Design: Walt Halucha


Best Slip Joint: Luke Swenson


Best Handle Design: Fabio Barros


Best Utility Hunter: Ben Pittman


Best Fighter: Henning Wilkinson

Best Sword: Vince Evans


Best Bowie: Tommy Gann


Best Fixed Blade: Vince Evans


Best Collaboration: Seth Lopez & Leah Aripotch


Best Folder: Javier Vogt


Best Damascus: Mike Quesenberry


Best New Maker: Fabio Barros

Best Kitchen Knife: Will Stelter


Best Of The Rest: Dmitry Sinkevich


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