Australian and New Zealand Knifemaking Book 2025

Australian and New Zealand Knifemaking Book 2025

288 pages, 700+ high-resolution colour photos, 30 articles, 120+ separate makers, Oceania's largest directory of knifemakers and suppliers, weighing in at 1.2kgs each book, to say it's huge is an understatement.

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Meet master artisans, the beating heart of this timeless craft, as they share their stories, inspirations, and the love they infuse into every blade.  Discover their driving influence, the challenges they face, and how they push the boundaries of what's possible in knifemaking.

Discover how knifemaking and blacksmithing are assisting our veterans and first responders cope with PTSD and three non-profit organisations that are enabling the support needed.

Whether you're a fellow artisan, avid collector, user, or a newcomer to the world of knives, discover essential insights into custom knifemakers and knifemaking.  Gain a discerning eye for quality and craftsmanship as you explore each page.

Australian and New Zealand Knifemaking 2025 unveils a visual feast, featuring high-resolution photographs that showcase the unique design, texture, and beauty of knives.  From the intricate patterns of damascus steel, to perfectly illuminated handles displaying the natural grains of timber, exquisite exotic and man-made materials.  The images throughout transport you into the very essence of each knife.

Learn the intricacies and procedures for forging a billet of Cu-Mai steel including scannable QR codes to videos.  Follow the makers as they take you on video tours through their workshops by scanning QR codes.

Discover trends in knifemaking, the latest shows and award winners through detailed articles.

Find artisans, teachers and suppliers by using the directory listings or the advertisements

at the rear of the book, a comprehensive source for all things knifemaking in Australia and

New Zealand.