The inaugural Music City Custom Invitational
April 17th, 2027 in Nashville, TN
The Mission
The Music City Custom Invitational celebrates American-made knives and the artisans behind them. We bring makers and collectors together to honor craftsmanship, tradition, and the community that keeps this work alive.
This is not about exclusion. It is about shining a spotlight on the modern roots of the cutlery industry around us and bringing together titans of the industry alongside the remarkable micro-manufacturers that form the backbone of this community.
Across every scale of production, we share an understanding of the passion, persistence, and ingenuity required to manufacture something with purpose. The challenges of making bring this industry together, and those shared principles bind the American knife community in a way that is uniquely its own.
Jeremiah M Burbank
Owner: PVK.com
Guides the vision of the invitational, curating a gathering that honors American-made craftsmanship.
Meet the team behind the MCCI
Nicholas Chuprin
owner: ncc knives
Works alongside invited makers to present their finest work to collectors and enthusiasts.
C. Mark Taylor
owner: nashville tactical lounge
Ensures every visitor, from ticket purchase to show floor, enjoys a seamless and welcoming experience.
Our Goals
100%
Community
Music City
MCCI focuses on American-made craftsmanship only.
Curated invitational for artisans to share their work in a setting equal to the effort and detail put in on the cutlery.
The perfect location to bring together craftsman, collectors and the knife community as a whole.
Get Involved
Whether you are a maker, collector, or sponsor, we would love to hear from you about the Music City Custom Invitational.