New Zealand Made Knives
Handmade in Clevedon, Auckland.
Mystery Hand Made Knives.
You choose Cooking or Hunting style, we’ll send a one of a kind carbon steel knife with a natural timber handle. $175 each. Lifetime warranty..
Each knife is made by Bruce, founder and lead knife making instructor at Lost Arts Knife Making. These are the demonstration and experimental knives he forges during courses — functional, unique, and built to be used.
How it works
Pick a category: Cooking knife or Outdoor Knife
Place your order ($175)
We select a one-off handmade knife by Bruce (sometimes classic, sometimes experimental)
Open the box and meet your new favourite knife
One-of-a-kind, made by Bruce in Clevedon. You choose Outdoors; we choose the exact profile.
For $175, we’ll send a New Zealand made, handmade hunting knife in 1084 carbon steel with a natural timber handle, each one unique. Lifetime warranty. Engraving +$25. Kydex sheath +$65. NZ shipping $9.50.
Features (every knife, its own story)
Reclaimed timber handle
Rescued rimu, jarrah, kwila, old floorboards and decking offcuts chosen for stability and character, then hand-shaped to feel right in the hand. The timber has already lived another life; now it becomes part of your trips and tales.
1084 carbon steel blade
Honest steel that takes a keen edge and is easy to touch up in the field. With use it develops a dark patina, a living finish that records huts, camps, and miles walked. It’s made to be used, not tucked away.
Styles you might receive
Traditional hunting knife shapes based on testing and feedback over the years or experimental one-offs Bruce is exploring. Sizes vary from compact belt carry to mid-size camp utility. That’s the magic - no two are the same.
Laser engraving (+$25)
Initials or a short name for a gift that feels personal from day one. Simple, tidy engraving; ~10 characters works best.
Custom Kydex sheath (+$65)
Moulded to your exact knife for a secure snap-fit. Great for safe carry in a pack, glovebox, or on a belt. Durable, easy to rinse and dry.
Why this makes a brilliant gift
For the bloke who “has everything,” this lands well: a truly unique tool with a proper story. Each piece is made by Bruce in Ness Valley, Clevedon, with the kind of character you won’t find on a shelf.
What you’re getting
A practical hunting/camping knife from Bruce’s one-off builds: confident balance, a sharp edge, and a handle with genuine warmth. Because this is a mystery selection, we choose the profile that feels right from the current batch.
Care (carbon steel)
Wipe clean and dry straight away; add a light film of oil now and then (especially after wet or salty use). A few gentle passes on a honing steel keeps it singing. Don’t soak and never dishwasher. A little care becomes a good post-trip ritual.
Shipping
NZ-wide $9.50 per item. Dispatched from Clevedon with tracking via email.
Mystery Knife Styles.
Hunting Knife
Fancy yourself a bit of an outdoorsman? Choose the Outdoors Knife - a handmade hunting knife style with a one-of-a-kind profile and natural timber handle. Laser engraving available.
One-of-a-kind, made by Bruce in Clevedon. You choose Chef/Kitchen; we choose the exact profile.
For $175, we’ll send a New Zealand–made, handmade kitchen knife in 1084 carbon steel with a reclaimed timber handle - each one unique. Lifetime warranty. Engraving +$25. Kydex sheath +$65. NZ shipping $9.50.
Features (every knife, its own story)
Reclaimed timber handle
Rescued rimu, jarrah, kwila, old floorboards and decking offcuts - chosen for stability and character, then hand-shaped to feel right in the hand. The timber you see has already lived another life; now it becomes part of yours.
Carbon steel blade (1084)
High quality knife making steel sourced from Germany, that takes a keen edge and is easy to keep sharp. With use it develops a dark patina - a living finish that records meals cooked and experiences shared. This provides a protective layer that just gets better over time. It’s meant to be used, not tucked away.
Styles you might receive
Japanese-inspired (petty/paring, santoku), European-leaning utility/chef, or experimental one-offs Bruce is exploring. Sizes vary from compact prep to mid-size utility. That’s the magic - no two are the same.
Laser engraving (+$25)
Add initials or a short name for a gift that feels personal from day one. Simple, tidy engraving; ~10 characters works best.
Custom Kydex sheath (+$65)
Moulded to your exact knife for a secure snap fit. Handy for safe drawer storage, travel, or if this gift is destined for bach or bush.
Why this makes a brilliant gift
For the bloke who “has everything,” this lands well: a real tool with a proper story. Each piece is made by Bruce in Ness Valley, Clevedon, and arrives with the kind of character you can’t buy off a shelf.
What you’re getting
A practical kitchen knife from Bruce’s one-off builds: lively, thin edge; balanced in the hand; handle with genuine warmth. Because this is a mystery selection, we’ll choose the profile that feels right from the current batch.
Care (carbon steel)
Wipe with a damp cloth, dry straight away, and give it a light film of food-safe oil now and then. A few gentle passes on a honing steel keeps it singing. Don’t soak and never dishwasher. A little care becomes a nice ritual.
Shipping
NZ-wide $9.50 per item. Dispatched from Clevedon with tracking via email.
Kitchen Knife
Pick the chef knife style if you want a New Zealand–made kitchen blade. We’ll surprise you with the exact profile and timber handle. Expect anything from Japanese style kitchen knives to more traditional knife shapes.
Questions people ask
What steel do you use?
1084 Carbon steel, chosen for performance and simple maintenance.
Can I choose the exact knife?
No. You choose Cooking or Outdoors; the exact blade and handle combination are the surprise.
Do you offer engraving?
Yes, laser engraving (+$25) for initials or a short name.
What’s the warranty?
A lifetime warranty against defects in materials and workmanship.
