Current and Upcoming Events

Anime NYC is the largest anime convention on the East Coast, held in the biggest city in the U.S.! Bringing together over 100 K fans from around the world for four days of excitement, it showcases the best of Japanese pop culture with unique exhibits, exclusive screenings, and experiences, and appearances by top creators from Japan and beyond. Squid Industries—renowned in the butterfly knife community for its premium balisong trainers, knife flipping gear, and custom balisong equipment—will be onsite to connect with fans, demo flipping techniques, and offer exclusive convention promotions.

Beyond just a simple convention, ANIME Impulse is a weekend-long celebration of all things anime, manga, video games, and fandom with the likes of a massive Vendor Hall and Artist Alley for attendees to shop to their hearts' content, special appearances from voice actors, cosplayers, influencers, and streamers, nonstop live entertainment, and a near endless selection from food booths.

Join Squid Industries for our latest release, flip our most popular product and hunt for event exclusive trainer like One-Piece Squiddy-U or Bleach Squiddy-B!

We’re landing at L.A. Comic Con this September 26–28 at the Los Angeles Convention Center! Three epic days of comics, anime, gaming, cosplay, and meeting legendary stars — plus Squid Industries bringing the heat with live balisong flips, exclusive anime themed balisong trainers. Whether you’re here to watch your favorite Daredevil or Doctor Who icons, score collectibles, or perfect your own flipping skills, this is where the fandom (and the flips) come alive.

BLADE Show West is located in Salt Lake City, Utah. Attendees will be able to explore aisles of rare, unique and custom blades from across the globe, all from renowned knife makers and companies. In addition to the hard-to-find blades, you’ll have the chance to stock up on one-of-a-kind finds, accessories and more.

BLADE Show West offers every type of blade you can imagine, from everyday carry and gear, to specialty hunting knives, the best kitchen knives, to intricately crafted collector’s pieces. The show also has seminars, competitions, and is a gathering place for the those in the BLADE Community.