Get Ready for the AWARDS 2023!
Heads-up for the Australian Knife Making Awards 2023 coming in May:
- Enter a knife in one of 5 categories
- Free to enter
- Prizes and Trophies to be won
- Get feedback on your work
There will be categories for both beginners and advanced makers.
Here are a couple of highligts from last year to get you thinking about what to enter:
Best Knife From Kit:
Use a ready-made blade, design your own handle. Scored on fit and finish, material suitability and flow of blade and handle.
Best In Show: Awe the judges!
Anything goes, scored on a cut-down scale of the Australian Knifemakers Guild entry criteria.
The knife has to be completed in May 2023, more details to follow on our email newsletter so make sure you sign up!
3rd Mar 2023
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