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.
Gas forge making tutorial
We've added a tutorial on how to make a propane gas forge.
It's not too hard, it just takes some time. Feel free to use and develop the ideas. Details on how to make the burners coming soon. We accept not responsibility on the use of forges you make with this information. Please be careful.
Tharwa Valley Forge does make these forges to order complete with burner and gas fittings. See our shop for more details.
The Australian Knifemakers Guild web site will be hosting a virtual knife show from August 1 2007 until August 21. Knives will be offered for sale by members of the Guild from 10am (AEST GMT +10) on August 1. Interested buyers are asked to contact the members directly to arrange the sale. Knives that are sold will be marked sold but left for display during the knife show.
Pass the word along.
New Blacksmithing Book
The General Blacksmith by Malcolm Paine has just been released in Western Australia and I can truly recommend it to any knife maker thinking of turning to the dark side and forging blades.
The Australian Knifemakers Guild aims to promote, preserve and develop the craft of knifemaking and all its various disciplines to the highest standard possible. Members regularly meet at knife shows to share ideas and inspiration on their latest creation.
Joining the guild is a great way to improve your skills and networks as a custom knifemaker. Probationary members must meet certain standards of fit and finish on their blades before being accepted as full members.
The Tharwa Valley Forge is pleased to be in partnership with CIT Solutions in providing courses to a wider audience. CIT Solutions provide short courses for adults in a wide variety of interests and topics. Tharwa Valley Forge has offered a range of dates for CIT Solutions in its Bladesmith and Knifemaking Course and How to Sharpen Knives courses.
Check out CIT Solutions for enrollment details and more great info on the courses they offer. We are excited to be able to offer our courses to a wider variety of people.
Want to do a course, but the dates don't suit?
Grab a couple of mates and give Karim a call on 02 6235 5622 to arrange something that does fit with you. Minimum numbers for a custom course depends on the course - 3 for Bladsmithing and Knifemaking, 2 for Damascus, 4 for Father and Son Blacksmithing, 4 for Sharpening. Prices are the same as the other courses.
Forged blacksmithing tongs - box jawed. Jaw width 32mm, tongs 380mm long. Perfect size for bladesmithing. 
