Associations & Guilds for Knife Makers

Want to connect with local makers? Finding them on the World Map is one way—another is to become a member of an association or guild near you.

World-wide

• American Bladesmith Society. That’s the “ABS Master” etc you read about.

Australia

• Australian Knifemakers Guild

Canada

• Canadian Knifemaker Collective

Germany

• Deutsche Messermacher Gilde (German Knifemaker’s Guild). Has members in other countries, too, including Austria, France and Hungary.

United Kingdom

• Society of British Cutlers: No memberships. In Andy’s words: SoBC job is “simply to get British and Irish knifemakers more exposure.” If you’re a British maker, shoot him a message.

United States

• Kansas Custom Knifemakers Association (KCKA). Not just for Kansas makers, though. Membership is free.
• Knifemakers Guild
• Midwest Knifemakers Guild
• North Carolina Custom Knifemakers Guild (NCCKG)