Frequently Asked Questions
2026 NSW Cutlers Expo

  • Wentworth Park Sporting Complex
    5 Wentworth Park Rd
    Glebe NSW

  • Saturday 29th August 2026 9am-4pm
    Sunday 30th August 2026 9am-4pm

  • Yes. There is limited carparks within the Wentworth Park Sporting Complex for attendees, these are accessible through the venue gates off Wattle Street (coming from the southern end of Wattle Street is best), parking is $15 per car per day.

    Event tickets must be shown to enter the carpark so other users don’t take the parking spots.

    Parking is only payable by card, for safety reasons there will be no cash payments for parking accepted.

    There is numerous other parking areas around the venue if this is full.

  • Yes. Central Railway Station is only a 10 minute walk, there is a Light Rail Station at Central and also only 2 minutes from the venue (Wentworth Park or Glebe stations), as well as close by bus stops.

  • Yes, keep in mind that purchases at the door are more expensive than online due to staffing costs, so the cheapest and easiest option is to purchase online.

  • Yes, there is plenty for children to see as well. All under 18’s get free admission, but, must be accompanied by an adult or guardian with a paying ticket and have an U18’s ticket to enter. If asked at the ticket box or entry person proof of age must be provided.

  • No sales of any edged tool (knife, axe etc…) will be made to U18’s, if requested by the vendor proof of age must be shown.

  • Tickets purchased for the NSW Cutlers Expo are non-refundable.  Should you choose not to attend, you may give your ticket to someone else.  Daily tickets purchased in advance may be exchanged for a different day by contacting us.

  • No. Only service animals are permitted at the NSW Cutlers Expo. The service animal must wear a branded jacket/harness from the organisation who qualified it, and if asked the handler must present documentation of such qualifications.

  • Yes. Be aware that your bag may be subject to being searched by security.

  • Absolutely. The knife you purchase will be packaged securely, and if requested by you, the exhibitor will provide a receipt of purchase to produce if asked.

  • If you bring any knife into the show, you must abide by any current NSW laws and legislation pertaining to carrying a knife on you.

  • Yes, if you want to leave the inside venue and return the same day you can get a passout stamp or wristband on your way out.

  • Yes, there is a cafe onsite within the venue with many options.

  • Any person caught walking around the Expo area selling a product or service, and is not a paid exhibitor, will be immediately removed from the Expo and possibly banned from attending in future years.

  • There is striclty no consumption of alcohol to be consumed at the NSW Cutlers Expo during expo opening hours. Anybody found intoxicated during the event will be removed and any monies paid forfeited.

For Expo Attendees

  • The Exhibitor prospectus can be viewed here and online applications can be made here

  • Yes, we offer ½ tables shared with another custom maker, please see the prospectus for more information.

  • Once the venue becomes full with exhibitors, all registrations are placed onto a wait list for a table becoming available upon any cancellations.

  • Yes, as noted in the contract a current public liability insurance policy is mandatory. If any products are lost, stolen or damaged while you exhibit, NSW Cutlers Expo and/or the Knife Art Association Inc, and their associated members and committee are not responsible or liable.

  • All items for sale and sold within the Expo are to be legal according to current NSW state laws and legislation. If they are not and are displayed on your table, you will be asked to remove the item, or, may be asked to leave the Expo, forfeiting any monies paid. Please package all knives sold securely and safely for the purchaser to transport it home.

    All edged tools must be displayed in a lockable display box.

  • Yes, we will have a designated spot for exhibitors to park with a parking attendant on site. This will be open prior to and after the expo hours, eg: no movement of cars in this carpark while the expo is open.
    Saturday: 6am-9am & 4pm-TBC
    Sunday: 7am-9am & 4pm-TBC

    This car park has approximately. 50 car parks, this should be enough for exhibitors as a lot fly in and Uber, BUT, if you can car pool with others from your exhibit, or other exhibitors, please do so as it will help all involved.

    If this car park gets full the gates will be locked.

    Exhibitors will receive further information on these arrangements by email prior to the event.

  • No sales of edged tools (knives axes, etc…) are to be made to anyone under the age of 18. If unsure, you are within your legal right to ask for proof of age or refuse to sell to that person.

  • All exhibitor personnel are required to wear exhibitor event lanyards given to you when you arrive, these must be worn by all registered attendees at all Expo functions. Exhibitors are not allowed to issue unauthorised, complimentary or discounted badges to anyone. If the Expo Committee determines name badges have been issued improperly, the attendee will be asked to immediately leave the expo, forfeiting all monies previously paid.

  • Any exhibitor wishing to cancel their space reservation before the 30th of April 2026, for reasons of their own may do so in writing and will receive a refund of monies paid at the discretion of the Knife Art Association. Any cancellation after the 1st of May 2026 will be accepted, but no refund of Expo exhibit space money will be made.

    If the Expo is cancelled due to unforseen circumstances, exhibitors will receive a full refund of any monies paid.

  • All sold knives are to be packaged securely and safely. All packages should be either taped or cable tied closed when leaving your table, this will make it easier for the purchaser to carry it home safely, and, if asked by NSW Police they can show it has been packaged accordingly. We also recommend giving the purchaser a receipt of purchase so they can produce this if asked by NSW Police.

  • Yes, there is a cafe onsite within the venue, opening early for coffee and breakfast for exhibitors.

  • Any person caught walking around the Expo area selling a product or service, and is not a paid exhibitor, will be immediately removed from the Expo and possibly banned from attending in future years.

  • Yes, there is an exhibitor only dinner on Saturday evening after the Expo, please refer to email correspondence from the Knife Art Association Inc for details.

  • There is strictly no consumption of alcohol at the NSW Cutlers Expo during expo open hours. Anybody found intoxicated during the event will be removed and any monies paid forfeited.

For Expo Exhibitors