Bring Your Work to the Show
The Toronto Knife Show brings together knife makers, bladesmiths, collectors, enthusiasts, suppliers and craftspeople for a full day dedicated to knives and the people who make them.
With over 600 attendees, the show offers makers and exhibitors an opportunity to put their work directly in front of an engaged audience, meet fellow members of the knife community and build connections with new customers.
Vendor applications open in the fall, with applications accepted in waves beginning in November.
Toronto Knife Show attendees come to see makers, discover new work and buy knives. Put your work directly in front of an audience that has made the trip specifically for the knife community.
Whether you're an established maker or just beginning, the show gives you an opportunity to put your work on display and tell visitors about the craft behind it.
Meet collectors, enthusiasts, makers, suppliers and other craftspeople from across the Canadian knife community.
You don't need to be a professional maker to apply. We welcome exhibitors at all levels of experience who bring interesting work and a genuine connection to the knife community.
Exhibitors may include:
Not sure if your work fits? Apply anyway. We'll review what you make and determine whether it's a good fit for the show.
Every vendor space includes:
Additional tables can be requested in your application, subject to availability.
Vendors are responsible for their own displays, signage and point-of-sale equipment. There is no power available at vendor tables.
Vendor tables are typically around $300, although the exact fee may vary from year to year based on venue and event costs.
Confirmed pricing is provided with the vendor application.
Applications open in the fall. Join our vendor mailing list to be notified when applications open and receive the application link.
Applications are accepted in waves beginning in November and continue until all tables are filled. There is no fixed closing date.
Your application should give us a clear picture of your work, what you intend to sell and what you would bring to the show.
We hand-select vendors from the applications we receive. We're looking for strong examples of your work, genuine dedication to your craft and the unique perspective you would bring to the show.
Thoughtful, detailed applications stand out.
Applying early in the application cycle also improves your chances, as each successive wave has fewer spaces available.
Once accepted, you'll receive everything you need to prepare for the event, including our Vendor Logistics Guide with detailed information about setup, the venue and show-day operations.
Once all tables are filled, we maintain a waitlist and will contact waitlisted applicants if a space becomes available, even close to the show date.
Knives are the heart of the show, but we also welcome makers and suppliers whose work supports or complements them, including materials and supplies, handcrafted accessories and other adjacent goods.
Your application should reflect what you intend to sell so we can make sure it's a good fit for the show.
Everything present at the show must comply with Canadian law. Some knife types, including push daggers, concealed blades and gravity knives, are restricted.
There are no blade-length or age restrictions.
The Toronto Knife Show does not require vendors to carry insurance. Vendors are solely responsible for their own property and liability while exhibiting. Full terms are provided in the vendor application.
Refunds for cancellations are considered on a case-by-case basis.
Applications are reviewed as they are received. Successful applicants will receive confirmation and payment information, followed by the information needed to prepare for the show.
Applications open in the fall.
Join the vendor mailing list and we'll notify you when applications open.
Have any other questions? Reach out at [email protected]