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The 2008 Canberra Custom Knife Show will be held in the Consulate Room of the Embassy Motel in Canberra. This large room upstairs has lovely views and plenty of natural light.

It is close to the centre of Canberra, being next to Parliment House and other tourist attractions.It is a short 15 minutes taxi ride from the airport, train station or bus terminal.

Ample parking is available at the Motel and in the surrounding streets. 

The Motel has comfortable affordable rooms. A corporate package is currently being made up for those exhibiting at the show. Rooms will cost from $105 for one or two people.  A number of rooms are available for exhibitors. Please contact the motel directly to reserve your room.

Thanks to all who made the first Canberra Custom Knife Show such a success. Thanks especially to the makers who took a risk on a new show and brought the craft to a new group of potential customers. We had nineteen tables, with a good proportion of probationary members.

Over 320 visitors came through on the Saturday to see a wide range of high quality knives from makers from all over Australia. Feedback from a number of visitors said that their expectations were well and truly exceeded and couldn't wait for next year. Thirty four knives were sold on the day, with a number of orders made as well. We expect this number to increase as the show gets established and the Canberra clients get into collecting. One comment overheard "Can we buy these?". So some education is needed before next show.