2009 Canberra Custom Knife Show Dates

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.

 
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Thursday, 02 October 2008
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Featured Course

Cable Damascus (Intermediate)

Active ImageThis course introduces the concept of forge welding cable to create patterns in the steel.  This not only makes attractive blades, but also a very tough, flexible blade that keeps a great edge. This process is called "pattern welding" or sometimes "Damascus" after the city which made the process famous.

The  finished blade is then etched in acid to bring out the patterns of the different parts of the cable - often with dramatic results.

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Canberra Custom Knife Show

The 2009 Canberra Custom Knife Show starts in
155 days, 20 hours, 53 minutes

Upcoming Courses

Thu, Oct 2nd, @7:30pm
Sharpening
Fri, Oct 3rd, @7:00pm
Knifemaking
Sat, Oct 4th, @9:00am
Damascus (Advanced)
Thu, Nov 27th, @7:30pm
Sharpening
Fri, Nov 28th, @7:00pm
Knifemaking
Sun, Dec 7th, @9:00am
Damascus (Basic)
Sat, Jan 31st, @9:00am
Canberra Knife Show

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Essential Supplies

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Knife Vices

 Fantastic knife vices from Alistair Phillips. These bench mounted vices allow up to a 6" blade to be held to either work on he handle or the blade. Larger vices can be made to order. 

Perfect for hand finishing blades or filework. Allows full rotation in working on handles to ensure a high standard of finish.

 $50  + POSTAGE

Please contact us at Tharwa Valley Forge for more information
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