KnivExpo 2026
Vadstena Castle
Thursday, July 9 10.00 AM - 5.00 PM Friday, July 10 10.00 AM - 5.00 PM Saturday, July 11 10.00 AM - 4.00 PM
Free Entry for Visitors
From July 9 to 11, we will gather for this year’s KnivExpo at the magnificent Renaissance castle in the beautiful summer town of Vadstena. The Expo will be held in the Western Embankment and the Courtyard, both providing a wonderful atmosphere that the castle adds to the event. The Western Embankment can be easily accessed by from the Courtyard.
The interest from exhibitors for KnivExpo 2026 has been very high, which means that, as in previous years, we will have several large tents in the Courtyard, in addition to the exhibitors in the Western Embankment.
In both the Western Embankment and the Courtyard tents, you’ll be able to see and purchase a variety of products, such as handmade knives, knife-making materials, leather, craft supplies, as well as machines and tools for knife-making, and more.
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There will also be a wide range of activities, including demonstrations of grinding machines, blacksmithing, carving figures, spoons, chip carving, and leatherwork. Visitors will also have the chance to try out different crafts by participating in workshops. Another way to deepen your knowledge is by attending the lectures offered during the event.
New for this year is that the Swedish Knife Association is organizing the KNIV-SM at KnivExpo 2026.
More information about the competition can be found HERE!
As Activities and Speakers are confirmed, their lectures will be posted on the website under Activities KnivExpo 2026.
More details about what’s happening and the activity schedule will be continuously updated on our website and social media. So, follow us and feel free to share our posts at www.KnivExpo.se, Facebook (KnivExpo) and Instagram (KnivExpo).
Bring your dull knives and have them sharpened on-site by Erik "Kniverik" Wennerholm, a very popular feature from previous Expos. He always offers great
prices and high-quality work.
Free Entry For Visitors
Opening Hours
Thursday, July 9
10.00 AM - 5.00 PM
Friday, July 10
10.00 AM - 5.00 PM
Saturday, July 11
10.00 AM - 4.00 PM
(KnivExpo is wheelchair accessible)
How to get to KnivExpo
Vadstena Castle
Hamngatan 4
592 30 Vadstena
Sweden
Booked Exhibitors
KnivExpo 2026
These exhibitors are already confirmed for KnivExpo 2026.
Accommodation
Vadstena offers various accommodation options. Choose between hotels, hostels, campgrounds, motorhome sites or the guest harbor.
Parking
See the map for parking options available in Vadstena.
Sponsors
As an association, KnivExpo is always in need of different kinds of support.
Contact Us
You have several ways to contact us, including by phone, email or through the contact form on our website!
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