The Knifemakers' Guild is an American organization, based in Richfield, Utah,[1] made up of knifemakers to promote custom knives, encourage ethical business practices, assist with technical aspects of knife making, and to sponsor knife shows.
[2] The idea for the Knifemakers' Guild came about at a Las Vegas, Nevada, gun show held at the Sahara Casino in February 1970.
Charter members included Blackie Collins, Bob Loveless, John Nelson Cooper, and Dan Dennehy.
[4][5] The current president is Gil Hibben, past presidents have included Jimmy Lile, Frank Centofante, D'Alton Holder, George Herron, Buster Warenski, and William F.
The Knifemakers' Guild hosts an annual show where members meet once a year to conduct business, elect officers, and display their work.