Alba Knives knifemaking experience

10/03/2024

Another couple of images of the blades made by my clients last week. Great effort all round and three lovely blades.

10/03/2024

It has been a long time since I last posted, so here goes. another brilliant day with three customers making their knives. Three pig/dagger blades all were 128 layered Damascus steel. Two are Deer antlered handle the other is Charcoal Diamond wood.
The image shown is about half way through the journey of my clients. The grinds are in the handles and guards fitted. A lot of hand sanding and another etch of the blades to be done.
I will be at the Greerton Antique arms fair on Saturday and Sunday, Come along and see my display of blades for sale and perhaps book a days knifemaking with me. See you there.

08/11/2023

Just a few images of a couple of knives made by two of my clients. I is a G10 micarta handled drop point. The other is a Rewa Rewa handled VG10 San Mai bladed chefs knife. Two really nice Knives produced during my 1 day knifemaking course

04/10/2023

Another great day with a client making the knife he always wanted, Bowie inspired design. The images show the original concept drawing then the semi finished blade. Just needs a bit more 800-1000 grit sanding along the brass work. I did not have the time to photograph the Pouch nor the laser engraving I did on the blade (clients own design and emblem). A happy client on his way to Vancouver island. Blade, 3.5mm San mai VG10 steel, Double finger guard (brass) Black Mairie handle with Paua Shell inserts.

04/10/2023

01/04/2023

A few images of knives completed by my self and my clients. I have just started a new range of blades using VG10 Damascus steel. the image is the first of this image set. This stuff is gorgeous and keeps a wicked edge. I also use Damascus that has a base of 1084, 4140, and L6 as the main ingredients.

03/03/2022

Another great day making a knife with a client. A D-2 blade of my clients design with a deer antler slab handle. Brass Guard, Finished to 400 grit then polished. Great effort with a brilliant result.

14/02/2022

Hard work done by my clients is always rewarded. Two Lovely Sgain Dhus completed during their course day. Stag antler handles, I piece is 256 layered Damascus the other is Acid washed D-2.

23/01/2022

Due to the new "Red" traffic light we are now having to live by, I am hereby posting this notice.
Knifemaking booking made prior to 23/01/22 will be honoured if you have booked for a group of 3 persons.

New bookings will be restricted to a MAXIMUM of 2 persons.
All Attendees must have a vaccine passport.
All persons must use the QR code at the entrance.
Masks must be worn.

31/10/2021

Another great day spent with clients creating knives of their own design. Two D-2 bladed knives with Red deer antler handles. One with a paua shell insert on the handle. Great fun with a couple of nice blades.
If you would like the opportunity to come and spend the day making your own blade drop me and email. Bookings for November are filling very quickly. Gift certificates are a great idea for a Christmas present...

05/05/2021

Sorry for not posting for a while, Been busy and a minor health scare put me out of action for a while. I have managed to run a few classes and have included images below, Thanks to all who attended . A great time was had and the knives are fantastic. The first two images are of a Seax kitchen knife with a stunning Walnut burl handle, My photo does not show the depth that you can see in the grain of the wood.
the next is a 128 layered damascus dagger with a Mairie handle, the butt cap and the guard are also Damascus steel.
Next is a wedding gift to a friend of mine, 128 layered Damascus steel carving set with Mairie handles. The Mairie was from a tree on her grandfathers estate, adding a real personal and Lineage to the set.
Finally a client wanted to make a bowie/kbar knife, 256 layered Damascus steel Mairie handle with buffalo Horn spacers, Damascus butt piece and guard.
I love helping my clients express there designs into a fully functioning knife always interesting and challenging.

14/10/2020

Not long now to the New Plymouth Militaria show.
I have been busy making a few new blades for the show.
Plymouth International Hotel
222 Courtney Street
New Plymouth
Saturday 7th & Sunday 8th November.
See you there...

24/08/2020

I love the results of my customers hard work at the end of a days knifemaking course.
2 x drop point hunters in D-2,
1 Blade with rosewood handles,
1 Blade with Buffalo horn handles.
Great company, Lovely knives.

02/08/2020

A great big THANKS to all who attended the Antique arms fair in Palmerston North yesterday. What a fantastic day, well attended great conversations. I will be at the Antique Arms fair in Greerton (Tauranga) on the 15th and 16th of August look forward to seeing you there.

08/07/2020

Well the weather outside is dreadful, So idle hands etc. Decided to try using some of the denim Micarta I made the other day. decided to fit it on a small drop point. The Micarta is 9mm thick with alternating layers of white and blue Denim. This was sourced out of jeans bought at the local op-shop. On the handles the denim was hand sanded to 400 grit then a light polish with Zam polish.

08/07/2020

On Saturday, August 1st 2020, I will be at the Ruahine arms fair in Palmerston North. Come along to see what knives I have for sale and to chat about the opportunity for you to come and make your own knife on one of my courses. I will have my knife sharpening gear with me so bring along your knives and I will resharpen them for a gold coin donation.

08/07/2020

Another great weekend of Knifemaking. Great effort from my clients and some lovely knives. 2 off Damascus the other N695.
The gimping was done by my client with a Dremel and ended up making a real difference to the N695 blade.

21/06/2020

It is great to be back in the workshops taking people through their knifemaking journey. This image is the result of 1 of my clients sfforts over the day. 256 layered damascus steel ,Ebony handle with a brass guard. Great company during the day with an outstanding result.