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Brayden Spencer works with the Aussie Outback Supplies, we meet up a couple of times a year at knife shows.If you have not checked out their site, we recommend it: https://aussieoutbacksupplies.com/store/index.php Brayden got the Sensei Tanto Kit and made it up before Christmas.When we were at the Perth Knife show last weekend, he showed us a few pics and I wanted to share them here.Brayden decided to go with stabilised Black Palm handle scales and red spacers, swapping the 1/8" pins f …

Holger sent us a photo of his latest project, a Brisa Wharncliffe with 75 mm blade and antler handle scales.Lanyard tube and corby bolt in brass completes the knife.The Wharncliffe is a distinct blade shape with it's downswept tip, here in 14C28N which is a Swedish razor blade steel.

Meet The Maker #7: Jason Ellard from TasmaniaBy Riley Burns 10/12/2019Jason is one of the remarkable young makers in Australia right now, and one to watch for sure. In the Creative Man team we have been keeping an eye on Jason's work over the last couple of years, and the skill level he is displaying is truly impressive. Check out that hammer for instance!Below is his story:My name's Jason Ellard, and I'm an 19 year old blacksmith from the South of Tasmania. I've been smithing since I was …

By Bjorn JacobsenLast weekend we had an enjoyable spoon carving workshop at the Creative Man Den, taking our time turning pieces of reclaimed timber into wooden spoons.The small group discussed material selection and safe tool use, then started handcrafting their own, unique eating spoon.Crafting something tangible with hand tools and patience can be a very rewarding experience, and at the end of the day each student left with a new skill as well as their unique spoon.Each of our three stud …

Spoon Carving Workshops in Sydney Come spend a Saturday with us and walk away not only with the experience, but also a full set of spoon carving tools and a beautiful wooden spoon made with your own hands! Creating something as fundamentally human as a wooden spoon using simple hand tools can be a satisfying experience.This guided workshop will take you through the process of selecting materials and the relaxing process of making your own wooden spoon. After a safety briefing you will receive t …