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Parker Knives Australia
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25.01.2022 And a few more pictures of the workshop.
25.01.2022 How to turn a bit of metal into a $400 knife Ever wondered how a blacksmith turns a worthless hunk of metal into a work of art? We went along to watch Balla...rat knife master Adam Parker craft a kitchen knife from scratch in one day! (Thanks to Adam at Parker Knives Australia, and Andy and Max for letting us peek behind the scenes!)
25.01.2022 Had a father son team doing one of my basic courses today. Check out how 12 yo Jimmy was grinding.
24.01.2022 The result's of this weekend's damascus course. 1075+ 15N20 twisted 9.5" blade, Micarta collar with Tassy blackwood handle.
23.01.2022 I really hate to disappoint anyone but all courses for this year are booked out, unless there is a cancellation somewhere. But big things are afoot for Parker knives. The Made of Ballarat tourism campaign has been launched with yours truly featuring heavily in this professional production. I can only imagine what interest it will generate. I'm also in the process of moving my workshop to the family farm where I hope to make accomodation on site and a substantialy bigger... work space that should be able to cater for even more students per course. I will of course have to employ the services of some other knife makers if Im to do this, but the plan is to be able to offer the same high quality instruction to more people while giving me my life back a little. This move should be complete by the end of Jan next year, all going well. So please don't despair about not being able to book a course this year. A huge amount of work will be done for your future benefit early next year. Cheers, Adam Parker. See more
21.01.2022 Hi everyone I would like to make this post in response to the Covid19 virus and classes. Recently I have moved some classes back at the request of students and in the name of doing the right thing. Because of the cancellation of a couple of shows I usually do in May I have been able to move things around a bit like this weekends damascus class. This means the next class is the forging class on the 18th 19 th of April . If the students want to I can move that back to the ...2 /3 rd May. That will give a two full months without classes. If students or the Government arent comfortable with the situation after that I can do my best to shuffle things around again to later dates. I expect any students who show symptoms of the virus to let me know and not attend the class. I can either push their date back or refund their deposit if they like. On a much brighter note the new workshop is comming along nicely and I expect it to be a functional workshop by the end of April. The finer details of the accomodation may take a little longer depending on finances but Im realy excited by how it is going to look. The transformation from 1950's abandoned woodshed to the ultimate knifemaking workshop is quite amazing. See more
20.01.2022 Hi everyone, I have had a request to run a damascus class on the 9 th to the 11th Feb. So if anyone is busting to to get on one here is your chance.
20.01.2022 I really hate to disappoint anyone but all courses for this year are booked out, unless there is a cancellation somewhere. But big things are afoot for Parker knives. The Made of Ballarat tourism campaign has been launched with yours truly featuring heavily in this professional production. I can only imagine what interest it will generate. I'm also in the process of moving my workshop to the family farm where I hope to make accomodation on site and a substantialy bigger... work space that should be able to cater for even more students per course. I will of course have to employ the services of some other knife makers if Im to do this, but the plan is to be able to offer the same high quality instruction to more people while giving me my life back a little. This move should be complete by the end of Jan next year, all going well. So please don't despair about not being able to book a course this year. A huge amount of work will be done for your future benefit early next year. Cheers, Adam Parker. See more
19.01.2022 The result's of this weekend's damascus course. 1075+ 15N20 twisted 9.5" blade, Micarta collar with Tassy blackwood handle.
19.01.2022 I have had a cancellation, so a position is vacant on the 22 ,23 rd Feb for a forging class. This is a rare opportunity for someone to jump in.
18.01.2022 Had lee and Dan successfuly complete the two day forging class this weekend. 15N20 medium chef's knife with Tassy blackwood handle for Dan, 1084 drop point hunter with brass guard and bull oak handle for Lee.
17.01.2022 This weekend's forging course done and dusted. Another three happy students, forged 1075 blades, gidgee, Tassy black wood and spalted Tamarind handles.
15.01.2022 Well everyone here's what you have all been waiting for. The dates for the first half of 2021. Depending on demand I may release some more or some classes may be able to be changed from a forging to a Damascus class if the interst is there. Priority will be given to those who have had to delay their classes from this year due to Covid 19 , then those who have payed the $200. deposit. I will give a description of the classes offered at the end of this post. The dates a...Continue reading
15.01.2022 Well this weekends class was the first to be effected by this dam virus, with a student pulling out due to his wife self isolating. The positive thing was that Steve got extra time to complete two knives. Here's what we made.
11.01.2022 Hi everyone, I have had a request to run a damascus class on the 9 th to the 11th Feb. So if anyone is busting to to get on one here is your chance.
10.01.2022 Well this weekends class was the first to be effected by this dam virus, with a student pulling out due to his wife self isolating. The positive thing was that Steve got extra time to complete two knives. Here's what we made.
10.01.2022 Hi everyone I have had a rare cancellation for a Damascus class this comming weekend 20/21/22 . I know its short notice but if someone wants to jump on the spot is up for grabs. There is also a forging spot vacant in a couple of weeks too. Whoever says I will take it gets it. Cheers Adam.
08.01.2022 Well my phone has just about melted with all the bookings in the last couple of weeks. Almost all positions have been booked except for a few spots in Jul. Unless someone pulls out or I decide to give up one of my very few weekends there are simply no more spots left. If something opens up I will let everyone know right here. Thanks for the awesome support, see you all next year. Cheers Adam.
07.01.2022 Hi everyone I would like to make this post in response to the Covid19 virus and classes. Recently I have moved some classes back at the request of students and in the name of doing the right thing. Because of the cancellation of a couple of shows I usually do in May I have been able to move things around a bit like this weekends damascus class. This means the next class is the forging class on the 18th 19 th of April . If the students want to I can move that back to the ...2 /3 rd May. That will give a two full months without classes. If students or the Government arent comfortable with the situation after that I can do my best to shuffle things around again to later dates. I expect any students who show symptoms of the virus to let me know and not attend the class. I can either push their date back or refund their deposit if they like. On a much brighter note the new workshop is comming along nicely and I expect it to be a functional workshop by the end of April. The finer details of the accomodation may take a little longer depending on finances but Im realy excited by how it is going to look. The transformation from 1950's abandoned woodshed to the ultimate knifemaking workshop is quite amazing. See more
06.01.2022 Well everyone here's what you have all been waiting for. The dates for the remainder of this year. Depending on demand I may release some more or some classes may be able to be changed from a forging to a Damascus class it the interst is there. Priority is given to those first in and payed up with the $200. deposit. I will give a description of the classes offered at the end of this post. The dates are. Aug 22 ,23 forging. ... Sep 4, 5, 6. Damascus. Sep 19 ,20 Forging. Oct 24 ,25 Basic. Nov 7, 8 forging Nov 20, 21,22 Damascus. Dec 5, 6 forging. All classes will be conducted in my new workshop at 745 Shelford rd Mt. Mercer. Its 30 k's out of Ballarat just past the last wind tower on the left if coming from Ballarat. My accomodation is not quite ready yet but I hope it will be in a few months time. Class description. Basic. Is limited to four students and involves stock removal or grinding a stainless blade to shape, guard and handle construction . Cost is $750. Forging. Limited to two students per class but I can go to three at special request. We forge the blades to shape with hammer and heat, grind, heat treat and construct the handle. Cost is $850. Damascus class. We forge weld and fold the steel to make a variety of patterns, forge the blade, heat treat and handle construction. It is over three days with a maximum of two students. Cost is $1150. All students get a set of notes at the completion of the class which includes a list of suppliers. Sheaths can be made at a later date at a cost of $60. if the knife requires one. All safety equipment is provided but if a student has a preference for their own safety glasses then by all means bring them. I will be supplying a BBQ lunch, if you have dietary requirements let me know. Guift certificates can be sent out if I have a contact e mail and the persons name. Payment of the $200. deposit can be by direct deposit. My details are. Parker knives, account number 313652923 bsb number 083526. Deposits will be refundable up to a week before the class but not after. The balance is payable on the day or just before via direct deposit or cash. For any other questions PM me. Cheers Adam. Th
05.01.2022 Had lee and Dan successfuly complete the two day forging class this weekend. 15N20 medium chef's knife with Tassy blackwood handle for Dan, 1084 drop point hunter with brass guard and bull oak handle for Lee.
05.01.2022 This weekend's forging course done and dusted. Another three happy students, forged 1075 blades, gidgee, Tassy black wood and spalted Tamarind handles.
05.01.2022 Well everyone here's what you have all been waiting for. The dates for the remainder of this year. Depending on demand I may release some more or some classes may be able to be changed from a forging to a Damascus class it the interst is there. Priority is given to those first in and payed up with the $200. deposit. I will give a description of the classes offered at the end of this post. The dates are. Aug 22 ,23 forging. ... Sep 4, 5, 6. Damascus. Sep 19 ,20 Forging. Oct 24 ,25 Basic. Nov 7, 8 forging Nov 20, 21,22 Damascus. Dec 5, 6 forging. All classes will be conducted in my new workshop at 745 Shelford rd Mt. Mercer. Its 30 k's out of Ballarat just past the last wind tower on the left if coming from Ballarat. My accomodation is not quite ready yet but I hope it will be in a few months time. Class description. Basic. Is limited to four students and involves stock removal or grinding a stainless blade to shape, guard and handle construction . Cost is $750. Forging. Limited to two students per class but I can go to three at special request. We forge the blades to shape with hammer and heat, grind, heat treat and construct the handle. Cost is $850. Damascus class. We forge weld and fold the steel to make a variety of patterns, forge the blade, heat treat and handle construction. It is over three days with a maximum of two students. Cost is $1150. All students get a set of notes at the completion of the class which includes a list of suppliers. Sheaths can be made at a later date at a cost of $60. if the knife requires one. All safety equipment is provided but if a student has a preference for their own safety glasses then by all means bring them. I will be supplying a BBQ lunch, if you have dietary requirements let me know. Guift certificates can be sent out if I have a contact e mail and the persons name. Payment of the $200. deposit can be by direct deposit. My details are. Parker knives, account number 313652923 bsb number 083526. Deposits will be refundable up to a week before the class but not after. The balance is payable on the day or just before via direct deposit or cash. For any other questions PM me. Cheers Adam. Th
05.01.2022 Hi everyone I have had a rare cancellation for a Damascus class this comming weekend 20/21/22 . I know its short notice but if someone wants to jump on the spot is up for grabs. There is also a forging spot vacant in a couple of weeks too. Whoever says I will take it gets it. Cheers Adam.
05.01.2022 Well hear we are again after another extremely busy year of classes comes to a close and another years dates are announced. I have been blown away by the amount of enquires by enthusiastic aspiring knife makers and supportive partners and parents. So its about time I allowed you all to book those Christmas present classes. Hear are the dates for the first 6 months of 2020 . 2020. Feb , forging. 8 th 9 th forging 22 nd 23 rd. Mar, forging. 14 th 15 th, basic 28 t...Continue reading
05.01.2022 I have had a cancellation, so a position is vacant on the 22 ,23 rd Feb for a forging class. This is a rare opportunity for someone to jump in.
03.01.2022 Had a father son team doing one of my basic courses today. Check out how 12 yo Jimmy was grinding.
02.01.2022 Well my phone has just about melted with all the bookings in the last couple of weeks. Almost all positions have been booked except for a few spots in Jul. Unless someone pulls out or I decide to give up one of my very few weekends there are simply no more spots left. If something opens up I will let everyone know right here. Thanks for the awesome support, see you all next year. Cheers Adam.
