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Build article on the Damascus Core Cu Mai Knife: SteelHeat treatmentGrindEtchingHandle shapingSheath texture, dye and finishSpecial steelThis blade is made from damascus cored cu mai (or cumai) made by Dane Standen at Standen Knives. Dane very kindly donated a billet of this steel for the Destruction Challenge and as we just started stocking it, so I was keen to try it out!Forging steel with copper - nope.Laminated steels with copper are often recommended not to be forged to shape. There is a r …

Join Jamie SausageMan Bishop for the Winner Announcements!When: Wed 30th October 2024Time: 8 PM DST (Sydney Time)Where: Nordic Edge Youtube Channel (LINK) 2024 Destruction Challenge WinnersIt is time to crown the winners of the Destruction Challenge. The facebook group has viewed the videos and scored the winners, and it is time to see some videos!Judging:The winners were selected based on scoring in 3 criteria,How well was the knife suited?How well did it hold up to the Destruction Ch …

The Nordic Edge Destruction Challenge is back! Make a big blade in OctoberFilm yourself doing the challenges and upload your videoFree to enter, prizes to be wonOnly for Australian makersDates: Entries close Sunday 26th Oct 5 PM AESTJudging forms go out Sunday nightWinner announcements on live stream Wed 30th Oct 8 PMLive stream with rules: Wed 2nd OctJamie from Sausage Man Forge hosted the Kick Off live stream with guest Wayne Meligan from Pirate Forge Wed 2nd Oct:Summary slides from the live …

In October we are running the Nordic Edge Destruction Challenge again.Timeline:  Live stream KICK OFF on Wed 3rd October 8 PMEntries Close Sun 26th OctoberLive stream WINNER ANNOUNCEMENTS Wed 30th October 8 PMLive Streams on Australian Beginner Knifemaking Group on Facebook: LINKFull details on live stream Wed 3rd October:Knife requirementsDestruction challenge testsSharpness testsHow to enterThe live streams are hosted by Jamie "Sausage Man" Bishop.Last we ran this challenge was …

Rosehill Gardens hosted the Sydney Knife Show 2024 the weekend of 10th and 11th of August.KAA runs a great showThe biggest knife show in Australia was on again a couple of weekends ago, here are some photos from the show. As always Kevin Slattery and the others in the KAA are putting on a well organised show, this year was no exception. Andrew Smith is a master organiser, juggling more balls every year with ease. It is easily overlooked when going to an event that someone has spent a lot o …