Thread: Nz Knifemakers

Ive got my dads old greenriver bushmans friend knife carbon steel wooden handle etc

Was wondering if there be any knife makers prefrebly north island that possibly make me a copy of it i know to some they just boring basic cheap knives

Its my 40th next year so thought a copy of dads knife be cool pressy to myself

Cheers Muz

Hi there, there are quite a few of us around, I would be happy to do it, I can also recommend a few others as well, some in the north island, some in the South Island, for instance Ripi knives in the South Island is on this forum (Jim Worthington) and is an excellent knife maker.

If I as to replicate the knife I would need either a paper copy that’s very accurate (trace it onto paper then send it to me, along with the width of the steel and the handle etc) or the knife in question to be able to get a good idea of the size.

The other option is to treat yourself to a custom knife from one of us.

Shelley 021 727 546

I have a couple from Gary
Home Page - www.vongruffknives.com
like most makers I suspect he will make a good job of whatever you want him to make

+1 for John Worthington. He did a great custom knife for me

Originally Posted by quadhunter260

Ive got my dads old greenriver bushmans friend knife carbon steel wooden handle etc

Was wondering if there be any knife makers prefrebly north island that possibly make me a copy of it i know to some they just boring basic cheap knives

Its my 40th next year so thought a copy of dads knife be cool pressy to myself

Cheers Muz

Is it like the middle one in this picture? from rusknife.com

Yup it is however handle different and no embossing on blade

There's a ton of fantastic knife makers for you to choose from

Brent Sandow
Leif Haseltine
Uta Alexander
Shea Stackhouse
John Worthington

We recently had the Auckland Knife Show and there about 35 makers there
You can have a look at the photos here
Perhaps get an idea of who makes what style etc

Good luck with your project, its a fantastic idea!

Cheers for the replies fullas regards Muz

hi muz if you want to send me the knife i can make you a replacement no charge.it would be fun to do something carbon steel and simpler for a change.
cheers john

Originally Posted by john worthington

hi muz if you want to send me the knife i can make you a replacement no charge.it would be fun to do something carbon steel and simpler for a change.
cheers john

hey John, I have this old knife banging around the cupboard..........

mighty magnanimous offer there John, great stuff mate!

hi terry your old knife probably has a san mai blade and a titanium handle im sure i could make a wood handle and carbon saw blade copy for you do you want a patina or rust finish
cheers john

Im still looking for the knife was put away for safe keeping god my dad has draws of shit hahahahaha

go for a well deserved holiday:

https://barrytownknifemaking.com/

Originally Posted by john worthington

hi terry your old knife probably has a san mai blade and a titanium handle im sure i could make a wood handle and carbon saw blade copy for you do you want a patina or rust finish
cheers john

Or just paint it pink? great offer John!