ROPE CUTTING Competition RULES
The following rules are in effect for the 2025 Oregon Knife Show ROPE CUTTING COMPETITION.
- All competitors must sign a Release of Liability prior to event.
- All competitors must abide by all instructions given by OKCA event officials.
- Cutters must be at least 18 years old.
- All knives must be sheathed. Unsheathed knives will not be allowed.
- No slick soled or open toed footwear will be allowed in event area.
- Eye protection must be worn at all times while in event area.
- All knives must be placed and remain in an area designated by event officials at the time of an event.
- Only one (1) knife will be unsheathed at a time unless directed by event officials.
- Event officials will inspect all knives prior to the start of each competition for adherence to knife specifications. Officials will also inspect knives for any noticeable damage during events.
- Penalties will be administered for any safety, rules or procedure infraction.
- Infractions posing a threat to spectators, officials, other Cutters or the Cutter him/herself will result in immediate disqualification. Disqualified Cutters will receive 0 (zero) points for the Event.
KNIFE SPECIFICATIONS
- Knife size specifications”
- 10” blade max, 15” overall length max
- Blade and Handle Thickness – No restrictions
- Fixed blade knives ONLY
- Added weights forward of the handle are not allowed.
- All Handles must have at least 1 visible pin or tube that passes through the handle material and tang.
- All Knives must have a secure lanyard hole with a sturdy wrist lanyard. In the front of the handle or just ahead of the handle. Event officials may disqualify any knife if the lanyard system, in any way, presents a safety hazard.
- All Knives must have a sturdy sheath to be allowed in the event area.
- All knives must have been inspected prior to competition.
- All knife design features are subject to the approval of Officials.
