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25.01.2022 Hamish Readhead of The Kraken's Anvil had this gorgeous Damascus carving set in a wooden presentation box at the Perth Knife Show
24.01.2022 Bruce Schubert of Schubert Knives forged this magnificent Japanese style Damascus short sword, impressive enough to be awarded the prestigious "Best Art Knife" at the Perth Knife Show
23.01.2022 Australian Knife Magazine is embarking on our most ambitious article to date! A community-based project led by Knife Grinders and Australian Knife Magazine aiming to rank the cutting performance of World's leading knife brands by means of independent CATRA testing. To find out more about this exciting project and how you can help, visit Knife Grinders website, http://knifegrinders.com.au/brand-ranking.htm
23.01.2022 Continuing with venerable Australian knife makers. This classic bowie sports hollow ground 21cm D2 blade in full polish and buffalo horn scales. Made by John Stapleton circa 2000, aboriginal themed engraving by J.R. Brown. Recent professional restoration by Peter Del Raso.
21.01.2022 Issue 10 of the magazine now available from our ebay store https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/202969655957
21.01.2022 Shirt of the day 27 Australian Knife Magazine Michael Masion Mike has been a massive industry supporter for years as both a member of the KAA and an honorary me...mber of the guild, a collector and all around really knife bloke. A while back he started the Australian Knife Magazine after more than a decade without and Australian magazine dedicated to sharps. If you are not subscribed to the mag you are missing out! Thanks Mike for all you have done for the industry. Also make sure you have ordered your knifemaking downunder shirts. Now in the last days for pre orders! See more
19.01.2022 Here's a trio of gorgeous hand crafted knives by the very talented Francois Mazieres of Yandiwa, photographed at the 2020 Perth Knife Show
19.01.2022 So, here's what I've been working on for the last while. Still room for improvement and ideas I want to explore, but I want to hear what people think so far? The knife is an integral semi-skinner from Fred Carter in the US. 3rd time lucky! This is supposed be in HD 1080p
18.01.2022 Another recent photo shoot in the studio. This one is expertly crafted by Stuart Kerr of Boxer Custom Razors . 6/8 French Point razor in a 15N20 core San Mai (from oblivionblades), maple burl hybrid scales (from Valhalla Designs) , a red carbon shred wedge (@fatcarbon), nickel silver pins and stainless washers. Best of all, you can win this stunning one of a kind hand crafted razor. For more information and to purchase tickets for your chance to win these great prizes, head to: https://www.rafflelink.com.au/kaafr62020
17.01.2022 Dwayne Williams, winner of the "Best Outdoor Beginner Knife" at the recent Knife Making Awards 2020 hosted by Australian Beginner Knife Making Group. This knife is based on Ian Stewart design, using 1084 carbon steel with Ringed Gidgee scales and brass pins. Photo by Australian Knife Photography
15.01.2022 The "Dragon Knife" was made by Peter Del Raso, ground from 3/8" 440C and measures 9 1/2" with a 5" flat ground blade and an equally masterful sheathe featuring ostrich skin inlay. The main attraction of course is the art engraving by Marcello Pedini. Both sides of the handle feature deep carved hand engraving with insert "panels" using bulino method. But this is more than just an engraving, it presents an enchanted story to capture the imagination. The video sequence is another matter all together. Let me know what you think in the comments below of the craftsmanship of the knife and the video production?
15.01.2022 END 2020 WITH A WIN!!!
15.01.2022 Baohm Knives brought us this lovely Trio. Featuring integral construction of 5160 spring steel on two of these and a 1084 hidden tang with antler handles Perth Knife Show
13.01.2022 Recent photographs of the integral pillow dagger by Peter Del Raso, featuring hand engraving by Marcello Pedini. The challenge is getting all that detail as well as capturing the beauty of the mother of pearl... Let us know what you think in the comments? This is of course only a low-res version of a massive image.
11.01.2022 Pleasure to photograph latest creation from Jason Ellard. This integral damascus utility features stunning ringed gidgee on a handle that is as comfortable as it is beautiful. The blade on this one is ground super-duper thin, and "it will cut"!
11.01.2022 This is a short video production of the "Dragon Knife" photographed earlier. Knife by Peter Del Raso, engraving by Marcello Pedini https://youtu.be/wDWdxd7k7vc
10.01.2022 This amazing dagger was one of the most impressive pieces exhibited at the 2020 Perth Knife Show. Crafted by one of Australia's most celebrated makers: David Brodziak Custom Knives. Damascus forged by Shawn McIntyre MS, timber scabbard art by Carrol Ann O'Connor and engraving by Marcello Pedini. Tiger Iron hilt harvested from Pilbara WA.
09.01.2022 Peter Del Raso doesn't mess around when it comes to making knives, and here's a couple of prime examples. Big one (NFA fighter) is ATS34, 14 OAL with a small, matching boot knife , is CPM154. Both hollow ground, 800 grit satin finish, 416 guards, black G10 handles with brass and black fibre spacers. To complete the package are matching, hand tooled and stitched leather sheaths.
08.01.2022 Had the pleasure of photographing this amazing piece in the studio this last week, The "Dragon Knife" was made by @Peter Del Raso, ground from 3/8" 440C and measures 9 1/2" with a 5" flat ground blade and an equally masterful sheathe featuring ostrich skin inlay. The main attraction of course is the art engraving by @Marcello Pedini. Both sides of the handle feature deep carved hand engraving with insert "panels" using bulino method. But this is more than just an engraving, it presents an enchanted story to capture the imagination.
08.01.2022 Sam Towns, Bladesmith forged this striking tomahawk (pun intended) in 1070 high carbon steel with spotted gum handle and jarrah wedge. As seen at the Perth Knife Show
07.01.2022 Shawn McIntyre MS, one of the best knife makers in Australia and one of only two Aussie Master Smiths. This San Mai Damascus sports one of the most stunning pieces of burl we've ever seen. The knife's been in the editor's private collection for years, skills to photograph it properly only recently acquired :-)
06.01.2022 Blast from the past, John Jones crafted this semi skinner in 1992, featuring scrimshaw by maker's own hand. True master of the craft.
04.01.2022 Busy week in the studio this week. Jarrod Kelley of Nomad Knives made this18cm Nakiri in 52100 with black stabilised hybrid burl and brass fittings. The resin end of the handle has just enough sparkle to make you look twice but the patina on the blade is like an "inkblot test" to my eyes. Let us know what you see (so we can all psycho-analyze you;-)
04.01.2022 Another gem from the Editor's collection. This elegant, all stainless liner lock was made in Melbourne by Bruce Crawley around 2002 and engraved by Phil Vinicombe. The execution of the design and fit and finish is impeccable; the action and the way the blade fully disappears and completes the elegant lines in the closed. Sadly, this is the only known example of liner lock made by Bruce, as he passed away not long after. His spirit lives in steel and his designs will continue to inspire generations of makers yet to come.
03.01.2022 RAFFLE 1 DRAWN THIS SUNDAY! The Australian Knife Art Association is running a series of raffles to raise funds and support makers and exhibitors at our shows e...ffected by COVID19. The first raffle gives you the opportunity to win one of 3 great prizes, a Damascus kitchen knife from Barnett Custom Knives, a utility knife from Kev's Forge and an art knife from Paul's knives. Head to the below link for more information and to get your tickets. https://www.rafflelink.com.au/kaafr12020
02.01.2022 Win some amazing custom knives and help Knife Art Association to continue running knife shows and events around the country (when things return to normal)!
02.01.2022 My favorite 50 shots from the KAA Hammer-in event at Eveleigh Works in Sydney.
01.01.2022 Latest creation from Peter Del Raso, integral key-hole construction with carbon fiber scales. Hand engraving by Marcello Pedini
