Tony runs Southern Alps Trophy Hunting NZ from down in Geraldine on the South Island. With a passion for functional tools, Tony’s work is sure to serve a hunter or outdoors-person well on their adventures. His work is backed for life and built to perform. Don't hesitate to stop by his table at the show!
Read MoreAJ Prime is the face behind Prime Artisan Knives. AJ has been making knives for the past six years and in that time has established himself as one of the most reputable and skilful knife makers in the country. Based in the charming Cable Bay, Te Tai Tokerau, AJ is one of only a handful of full time makers in New Zealand.
Read MoreAll Fired Up is a family run blacksmith workshop based in rural Waikato. Justin and the team make fire pokers and other fire tools, as well as our very popular steel roses and other flowers. Dubbed the metal florist these beautiful blooms will last forever.
Read MoreTom of Artisan Knives retails fine Japanese chef knives and offers sharpening services!
Read MoreBastiaan is a collector of antique swords from the late 18th to early 19th century, with a specific focus on cavalry swords from the beginning of the French Revolution to the end of the Napoleonic Wars (1786 to 1815).
Read MoreBenjamin of Off Track Art Knives creates some of the most unique and artistic blades in New Zealand. Pulling from a multitude of different art forms, Benjamin creates pieces that captivate you; every angle lights up new details and draws you further in. Be sure to seek out his table at the Auckland Blade Show to see the work of this multi-talented artist firsthand!
Read MoreAlso new at the show this year is Blair Lasenby of BDL Blades! Primarily focused on hunting, camping, EDC & butchery style knives so far, Blair had quickly developed great skills. It’s no wonder, given his outdoors upbringing and engineering trade background.
Read MoreBlair is one of the most eminent knife retailers and sharpeners in New Zealand. Through his company WithKnives, he retails some of the finest knives coming out of Japan.
Read MoreAlso new this year (and another incredibly young rising star) is Blake Smith of Mein Blades!
Blake may be young, but his fit and finish rivals makers with decades more experience! And to boot, he has a great eye for lines. Be sure to stop by his table at the show
Read MoreWith an established reputation on every continent, Brent is an incredibly skilled and professional maker. He’s a veteran of shows around the world; he’s exhibited in South Africa and China, is a regular exhibitor at the Blade Show in Atlanta - the largest knife show in the world - and was the founder and former organiser of our very own Auckland Blade Show.
Read MoreBruce, a Clevedon local of over 20 years, has been making knives since he was a kid. Now he runs the popular Lost Arts Knife Making School from a full workshop based in Clevedon, just south of Auckland. Come along to the Auckland Blade Show to see his work in person and learn more about his fantastic classes!
Read MoreCaden is one of our youngest makers, yet he has quickly established himself as one of our most talented. Making daggers, kitchen knives, swords, axes, hammers, folding knives and almost everything in between, Caden has made himself known as one of the greatest up-and-coming makers in New Zealand. See him at the Auckland Blade Show and grab something from him while you can, he’ll have something for everyone.
Read MoreFehu forge was founded by Caleb Smit. His journey started with forging in his backyard, making swords, armour and other weapons for his Historical Medieval Battle competitions. Now he has a full workshop and makes a varied selection of knives and blades for collectors and users here and abroad.
Read MoreAlso new this year is the great Chris De Villiers of @cdv_customknives! Chris attended a knifemaking course at the South African “Herbst Knifemaking Academy” back in 2015 and bought the equipment to make his own that weekend. He took to it quickly and started selling, at first to friends and family, and soon after to others via word of mouth.
Read MoreColin has been making knives for over 25 years. He makes a wide variety of pieces including hunting and kitchen knives, cleavers and daggers, both forged and stock removal. Working with a selection of high end stainless and carbon steels, he also forges his own damascus and does all his own leatherwork.
Read MoreDavid Tolmay of Tolmay Customs began his road to being a knifemaker at a young age. Growing up using knives and sneaking into his dad’s workshop in South Africa, he was quickly hooked. He primarily makes chef knives and functional everyday carry knives. His knives speak to a passion for functionality and utility, with tasteful styling and beauty mixed in to great effect.
Read MoreTravelling all the way from Australia, Dom and his brother will be showcasing some of the finest knives Australia has to offer, right here at our show in NZ! Dom has been a knifemaker since he was 14 years old, and is one of Australasia’s rare full-time knifemakers.
Read More“I’m a GP practicing in the small town of Hawera in South Taranaki. I work for the local Iwi which is Ngati Ruanui. My brand is Dr Dick Knives. I have been fascinated with knives ever since I was a young boy. My grandfather was a collector and every holiday he would patiently show me each knife again.
Read MoreEddie is one of the longest-standing makers in New Zealand. Eddie made his first knife over 30 years ago in South Africa after attending shows and meeting makers there. Eddie has a distinctive style that he skilfully transfers between bowies, skinning knives and even swords. With an established reputation on every continent, Eddie’s work is a must see at The Auckland Blade Show!
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