Coming Soon
2026 R1 Invitational
An innovative approach to hosting the world's best makers and manufacturers with exclusive knives and gear. This completely virtual event is arguably the largest curation of exclusive work that follows an annual theme of builds with an exclusive material.
Invited Makers
Makers coming soon
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 CarboTi material will be used for the 2026 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
Renowned knife reviewer and voice of the collector scene, Jim Skelton returns to share expert commentary for each knife.
2026 Show Exclusive Material
Ocean Blue 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.
FAQ
Can I buy multiple passes?
YES! Each pass grants you one additional chance to win lotteries you have entered.
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 2026.
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 8:00AM 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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