Idaho Knife Association

Annual Hammer In
2022-10-15 10:00 - 15:00 (America/Boise) | Jerry C’s Workshop

8th Annual Traditional and Tactical Knife Show
2022-08-13 09:00 - 17:00 | Courtyard Marriott Boise West/Meridian, 1789 S Eagle Rd, Meridian, ID, 83642, United States

8th Annual Traditional and Tactical Knife Show (By Invitation)
2022-08-12 18:00 - 21:00 | Courtyard Marriott Boise West/Meridian, 1789 S Eagle Rd, Meridian, ID, 83642, United States
By Invitation - Cocktail Reception

IKA Annual Picnic
2022-07-16 12:00 - 16:00
More info to come

IKA Grinding Class
2022-06-18 10:00 - 12:00 | Russ Dodd’s Workshop
IKA member, Mike Bradshaw is a professional knife grinder with years of experience at Chris Reeve Knives. He will share his insights and skills at mastering a 2x72 grinder and knife steel.
Join us at 10 am on Saturday at Russ Dodd’s shop.

Techniques of Engraving and Inlaying Metal
2021-11-20 09:00 - 13:00 | Russ Dodd’s Workshop
Dave Alderson, a world renowned engraver and silversmith from Twin Falls will demonstrate the techniques of engraving and inlaying metal.
IKA Members, please check your email for additional information.

Folder Making Class - Montana
2021-11-13 | Robert Martin’s Shop, Stevensville, Montana, United States
Robert Martin is hosting a Folder making class at his shop in Stevensville, Montana on November 13th, 2021.

Russ Dodd will be teaching the class on how to make a folder with simple tools such as a drill press.
For additional information please reach out to Robert on FaceBook or at tearsofthesword@yahoo.com

7th Annual IKA Traditional and Tactical Knife Show (Open to the Public)
2021-08-14 09:00 - 17:00 | Courtyard Marriott Boise West/Meridian, 1789 S Eagle Rd, Meridian, ID, 83642, United States

7th Annual IKA Traditional and Tactical Knife Show (Invitational)
2021-08-13 18:00 - 21:00 | Courtyard Marriott Boise West/Meridian, 1789 S Eagle Rd, Meridian, ID, 83642, United States
Friday Aug 13th Invitational Cocktail Reception

Annual IKA Picnic
2021-07-17 11:00 - 15:00
It will be time for our annual picnic and pure social gathering. This is just one month before the return of our knife show in August and so the show committee will share details and be recruiting volunteers. Again, please plan on bringing and discussing your latest cutlery creations and acquisitions. This will be a pot luck with the IKA providing the drinks and main BBQ offerings.

Making Slip Joint Folders with Common Tools
2021-06-19 09:00 - 12:00 | Russ Dodd’s Workshop
It will start with a discussion on the mechanics of how slip joints lock in the closed and open positions, how to build a filing and an assembly jig, and then followed by how to build a single blade folder. There will be knife pattern hand outs, and step by step instructions to take home. The demo will include going from patterns to a completed knife.

IKA 2021 Knife Show Touchbase
2021-02-22 19:00 - 20:00 | Google Meet
Please check email for Google Meet Link.

Annual IKA Virtual Meeting
2021-02-15 19:00 - 20:30 | Google Meet
It is that time of year for the annual IKA business meeting and elections. We will meet and discuss the upcoming year and Elect the 2021 Officers on February 15th at 7pm. This is an important meeting to be a part of to help shape the future of the association. Please check your email for Google Meet Link.

Knife Photography
2020-07-18 10:00 - 13:00 | Russ Dodd’s Workshop

IKA Knife Show Auction
2020-07-06 08:00 - 2020-08-15 15:00 | Auction Frogs

IKA Damascus Steel Workshop
2020-06-20 10:00 - 13:00 | Jerry C’s Workshop
Demonstration of the process of making pattern welded steel - from multi layered Damascus to San Mai.

Liner-Lock Folder Design Class
2020-02-22 10:00 - 13:00

IKA Annual Meeting
2020-01-18 11:00 - 13:00

IKA Members and Guests Christmas Party
2019-12-28 18:00 - 22:00

Advanced Knife Making Techniques
2019-11-16 10:00 - 13:00

Annual IKA Hammer-In
2019-10-26 10:00 - 14:00

Design Progression, Time to Try Something New
2019-09-21 10:00 - 13:00

6th Annual Traditional and Tactical Knife Show
2019-08-17 09:00 - 19:00, 2019-08-16 18:00 - 22:00 | Wyndham Garden, 3300 S. Vista Ave, Boise, ID, 83705, United States

IKA Show Committee Touchbase
2019-07-08 19:00 - 21:00 | Wyndham Garden, 3300 S. Vista Ave, Boise, ID, 83705, United States

Heat Treating and Properties of Blade Steel
2019-06-22 10:00 - 13:00

Forging, Hammer Control and Tong Usage
2019-05-11 10:00 - 13:00

Blade Grinding and Belt Progression
2019-04-20 10:00 - 13:00

Guards, Bolsters and Handles....A Workshop
2019-03-16 10:00 - 13:00
Please bring a knife that is ready to have a guard fit up, or a knife that is ready to have the handle secured and be ready to do some on your knife.

IKA Show Touchbase Meeting
2019-03-11 19:00 - 21:00 | Wyndham Garden, 3300 S. Vista Ave, Boise, ID, 83705, United States
