Contestants must be either (or both):

1) A paid table holder at the 2025 Central States Hammer-In, or

2) A member in good standing of the Arkansas Knife Guild

Cutting Knife Specs: 

1. Must be made in a Bowie style

2. 2” maximum width at widest point of blade (not including guard or handle)

3. 10” maximum blade length from guard face to point (including ricasso)

4. 6.5” maximum handle length from guard face to end of handle

5. 16.5” maximum overall length (not including pommel nut)

6. Must have a guard

7. Hollow grind is allowed

8. No leather stacked handle

9. Handle must be mechanically fixed to blade with pins, screws, or pommel cap and nut, not just glued

10. Must have a lanyard attached through a solid point of the knife

11. Sharpened clip is allowed

12. Sheath or zippered pouch is required for storage before and after cutting

Arkansas Knife Guild reserves the right to inspect all knives and ask manufacturing details to ensure safety compliance.

Arkansas Knife Guild is not liable for any damage to persons or property before, during, or after the cutting competition. 

There will be a maximum of 20 participants.

Last day to register is July 31, 2025.