NOCKI Pass — Your Access to Slice Fine Knives Invitational.
The NOCKI Pass is your official admission to the New Orleans Custom Knife Invitational, one of the most exclusive and sought-after knife events in the country. This limited-entry experience brings together elite makers, premium custom knives, and the tight-knit knife collecting community.
Whether you're a long-term collector or a first-time attendee, the NOCKI Pass guarantees direct access to the best names in the custom knife world, along with show-only lotteries and auctions.
TICKETS GO ON SALE TUESDAY NOVEMBER 18TH, 2025, AT NOON CENTRAL TIME. A SINGLE PASS GRANTS YOU AN ENTRY INTO EVERY LOTTO AN AUCTION TAKING PLACE. EACH ADDITIONAL PASS YOU PURCHASE FOR YOURSELF PROVIDES YOU WITH AN ADDITIONAL LOTTERY ENTRY.
There will be a limit of two passes per collector on the initial drop. If any tickets remain after tickets have been for sale for two weeks you may purchase an additional three (a total of five) beginning Tuesday, December 2nd at noon central time. Our goal with this show is to have as many collectors physically attend this show as possible.
PLEASE READ BELOW BEFORE PURCHASING
This pass is necessary for you to participate in all lotteries as well as auctions and includes food and drink (open bar for the duration of the event). Exhibitors will NOT be putting their show auctions online, meaning attendance is necessary to participate.
Your ticket includes the following:
The option to enter into all knife lotteries of your choosing.
The option to participate in all knife auctions of your choosing.
Entry into the National World War II Museum with use of the Freedom Pavilion and all of its exhibits for the duration of the show.
A full meal featuring Louisiana favorites.
An open bar with premium liquor for the duration of the show.
Entry to Rosie's Rooftop bar at the Higgins Hotel across the street from the Museum after the show concludes.
Please sign up for our email list (click here and fill out the form just under the main banner) for new information regarding the show. Tickets are non-refundable and non-transferable and the name used on the sales ticket must match that of the person picking up the ticket (absolutely no exceptions and requests for refunds WILL NOT be responded to). If you purchase a ticket for someone else, you MUST fill out the notes section during checkout with the first and last name of the person(s) you have bought a ticket for. If you do not fill the notes with this information, you can email them to Matt@SliceFK.com, and if you do neither of the above your order may be canceled.
Saturday, March 28th, 2026! Please see below for the show schedule and format.
For a list of exhibiting makers please click here and scroll down on this page.
