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What is it like going to a knife show? How is it exhibiting at a knife show? Who won at the Sydney Knife Show?Largest Knife Show in AustraliaThe Sydney Knife Show is the largest show of the year for the Australian knife maker and collector community. As every year it is held at the Rosehill Gardens racecourse in Western Sydney in August.  People travel from far and wide to attend the show, both exhibitors and attendees. Show Trophy WinnersBefore the show opens to the p …

Abrasive belts can be a confusing topic, at least if you are not able to pop into a shop for some good advice.So here is a quick guide to get you going. This is not a long, exhaustive list covering lots of specialist belts for specialist makers, but a good middle-of-the-road list of belts that works well for us - and might work well for you.The 10 second summary: For steel: Ceramic belts in 60 and 120 grits, they just last longerFor handles: Zirconia belts, less grit on the belt stops …