1st Annual Natural State Knife Show

The 1st Annual Natural State Knife Show was held at the Benton County Fairgrounds in Bentonville, Arkansas on November 12-13, 2022.

Below are pictures of the knives and makers who received Best of Show in each of seven categories plus one selected as overall Best of Show. Click on the images to see larger versions, or go to our Natural State Knife Show Facebook post to see close ups of the knives. 

Sam has already scheduled the 2023 show. It will be held August 11-12, 2023 at the Embassy Suites along I-49 in Rogers, Arkansas. This is the hotel connected to the convention center where the A.G.  Russell Knife Events were held.

#1 Best Folder – Stanley Buzek

#2 Best Bowie - Shawn Shropshire

#3 Best Culinary – J.M. Stevens

#4 Best Dagger – Harold Parsons

#5 Best Fighter – Peyton Ramm

#6 Best Hunter – Cass Stanford

#7 Best Utility – Jonathan Caruso

#1 Best of Show – Stanley Buzek