We're back again - bigger than ever - 2009 Canberra Custom Knife Show.

It will be held on Saturday 31st January at the Embassy Motel in Deakin, with a Workshop day for knifemakers on Sunday the 1st February at the Tharwa Valley Forge.

Contact us if you'd like to be involved.

This intensive weekend course is an introduction to Pattern Welded or Damascus steel. You will learn techniques in welding, folding and patterning beautiful and unique steel. We'll be using a hydraulic power press and rolling mill to make the welds and draw down the billets.  You will make two billets and two forged blades to keep and finish into knives. The billets will allow you to make a number of other knives in the future either by forging or stock removal.

Cost - $880 (incl GST)

Some experience in knifemaking or blacksmithing is an advantage for the course.