December 27th — 29TH 2025
2025 R1 Invitational
Winter Collection
Invited Makers
Alexey Konygin
Brian Brown
Chris Reeve
Craig Brown
David Sharp
Dmitry Sinkevich
Flavio Ikoma
Hog House Knives
Jesse Jarosz
John Barker
Kevin Foster
Kirby Lambert
Lee Williams
Mitch Clark
Patrick Martin
Pro-Tech Knives
Rip Knives
RJ Martin
Sergey Shirogorov
Shirogorov Knives
Starko
Tuch Knives
Walter Randolph
Show Schedule
11:00AM PST, Saturday, December 27th, 2025
SHOW OPENS
Access email sent to pass holders
11:00AM PST, Saturday, December 27th, 2025
LOTTERY OPEN
Pass holders can enter any desired lotteries
8:00AM PST, Monday, December 29th, 2025
LOTTERY CLOSED
Pass holders must have entered all desired lotteries before this time
10:00AM PST, Monday, December 29th, 2025
LOTTERY WINNERS BEGIN TO BE DRAWN
Winners will have 4 hours to complete their purchase. Knives that are not purchased are drawn again, and a new winner is notified.
HOW IT WORKS
Welcome to the R1 Invitational! This entirely virtual event features the world's best makers and manufacturers of knives and gear from around the world!
No flights, no hotel rooms, no time away from home. We have worked hard to bring the show to you! Coordinating an event of this scale has taken countless hours over the past year and, needless to say, we are incredibly proud of the offerings these makers and manufacturers have produced.
Adding another level of exclusivity, we curated the entire show collection with an incredible material that will be used exclusively on all builds for the show. This exclusive Teal Magnetic CarboTi material will be used for the 2025 show year, and not again afterwards. Each year we will have a new material that will be the consistent theme of all the show builds for the given show year.
More Info
To participate in these online events, you can purchase a pass for a specific show's collection.
Pass holders will gain access to a private, dedicated section of our website where the online show will be held.
Featured Presenter
Jim Skelton
Show Exclusive Material
Teal Magnetic CarboTi
Arguably the finest carbon fiber on the market. The Magnesium dust shimmers as it helps show the depth, while the Teal colorant visually pops this dense material.
2025 R1 Playing Cards
Every 2025 R1 Invitational pass receives an R1 Playing Card made with random materials and inlayed with the 2025 exclusive Teal Magnetic CarboTi.
Build a 5-card poker hand and win some incredible prizes when the R1 Invitational shows conclude for 2025!
FAQ
Can I buy multiple passes?
YES! Each pass grants you one additional chance to win lotteries you have entered.
Each pass purchased also includes a stainless steel playing card for use during our year-end poker hand event.
I bought a pass! What's next?
You will receive an email at 11:00AM on the first day of the show with an access link to a dedicated part of our site where the show will be held that only pass holders can access.
Please make sure you are able to receive marketing emails from Recon1 to ensure you don't miss our emails!
Do I need to be logged into my Recon1.com account to enter the show?
Yes! Your customer account profile will have special passholder access permissions.
Please make sure you are able to receive marketing emails from Recon1 to ensure you don't miss our emails!
I didn't receive the access email and it is passed 11:00AM PST on the day of the show. What do I do?
Please make sure you are able to receive marketing emails from Recon1 to ensure you don't miss our emails!
If you believe your marketing preferences are correct and do accept emails from us, then please email sales@recon1.com and someone will help you.
How will the knives be offered?
Most knives will be offered through a lottery system. Occasionally knives will be available through first come/first serve opportunities as well.
We plan on bringing Auctions to the show in 2025.
Can I choose which lotteries I want to participate in?
YES! You can choose to enter for one lottery or all of them. Each lottery draw happens independently of the others.
If I purchase multiple passes, can I win multiples of the same item?
For lotteries where there are more than one item available, buying multiple passes will increase your chances of winning, however it will not allow you to win multiple times.
Of course, you can win multiple different lotteries!
When can I enter the lottery?
We will send an access link to you via email and you and will have until Monday 11:00AM PST to enter. Winners will be drawn shortly after.
Please make sure you are able to receive marketing emails from Recon1 to ensure you don't miss our emails!
How will I know if I have won?
We will send an email with dedicated purchase links to the winners.
We will also send a text message to check your email as well if a phone number is provided.
I won! How much time do I have to make my purchase?
Winners will have 4 hours from the time the email is sent. Interntional buyers need to respond to the winning email committing to purchase and we will send the bank details. International bidders get extended times because of the wire payment process.
If the winner does not complete their purchase by then or declines to purchase, another name will be drawn.
I will be at work / not have access to internet when the drawing results are done. Can the time be extended?
We can make special accommodations for these situations BEFORE the lotteries are completed.
Please send an email to sales@recon1.com to request an extension and we will accommodate as best we can.
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