Hand Made Knives
You pick the style. We pick the knife.
Crafted by Bruce in our Clevedon workshop. Carbon steel, reclaimed timber, no two the same.
Made in Clevedon, Auckland.
How It Works
Meet Bruce
Bruce made his first knife as a kid, out of a scrap of mower blade. He never stopped. More than thirty years later, more than 2,000 people have left the workshop with one of his knives.
His specialty is intricate work. Bruce also makes jewellery, and that eye for fine detail shows in everything that comes off his anvil. The Scottish Sgian-dubh in the photo (the traditional dress knife worn with a kilt) carries a hand-carved handle and custom silverwork — detail you can feel under a thumbnail. That's the standard Bruce holds himself to even on a "simple" hunting or kitchen knife. Every knife passes his test before it ships. If he wouldn't keep it, you don't get it.
Bruce also teaches the knife-making courses, where students forge their first blade alongside him at the same anvil. Some of the knives on this page were made during those weekends, as the demonstration piece students watched come off the hammer. Others were made on quieter days, when Bruce just felt like making knives. Same maker, same standards either way.
Custom sheaths and engraving
Three optional add-ons. Each one made to fit the specific knife you receive.
Laser Engraving
Initials, a short name, or a date. Tidy work, done the same day. About 10 characters works best. A nice way to make a gift feel personal from day one.
Custom Kydex Sheath
Moulded plastic, custom-fit to your knife, water-resistant and easy to rinse clean. A utilitarian alternative with the same portability benefits as leather. Built for the pack, the boat, the back of the ute.
Custom Leather Sheath
Hand-stitched to fit your exact knife, in leather that ages with the blade. A premium finish that levels up the whole experience. Wear it on a belt, carry it on the hip, or pack it for trips and adventures - wherever you want your knife with you.
You picked the style. Bruce picks the knife. Every one is forged or finished by hand in his Clevedon workshop, then sharpened and packed before it ships. Same shape, same standards — but no two are the same.
Who it's for
For hunters, campers, and outdoor cooks. Also for the keen gardener, or anyone who just likes to get outside and wants a proper knife on them. The blade is carbon steel, hand-sharpened by Bruce before it ships. The handle is shaped from reclaimed New Zealand timber — every one different, every one warm in the hand. Built to be carried, used, and passed on.
Specs
Total length: 180-210 mm
Blade length: 80-100 mm
Weight: 90-100 g
Steel: 1075 carbon steel
Handle: Reclaimed New Zealand timber (varies — typically rimu, kauri, macrocarpa, or matai)
Edge: Hand-sharpened by Bruce before shipping
Comes with: Knife + kraft-paper-wrapped packaging in a box. Sheath if selected at checkout.
About carbon steel
Carbon steel takes a sharper edge than stainless and responds well to a sharpening stone, so you can keep it sharp at home. It's been the material of choice for handmade blades for generations.
It also picks up a patina with use. Each cut, each clean, each oil — it all becomes part of the knife. After a few months yours will look slightly different to anyone else's, and slightly different again in a year. That's the knife learning your hand.
Hand wash, dry straight away, oil it now and then. Never the dishwasher. Full carbon steel care guide →
Addons
Laser engraving (+$25)
Initials, a short name, or a date. About 10 characters works best. Done the same day — no delay to your turnaround.
Custom leather sheath (+$120)
Hand-stitched to fit your exact knife, in leather that ages with the blade. Sits well on a belt, on the hip, or in a pack for trips. Allow ~2 extra days.
Custom Kydex sheath (+$65)
Moulded plastic, custom-fit to your knife, water-resistant and easy to rinse clean. Built for the pack, the boat, the back of the ute. Allow ~2 extra days.
Shipping, returns, warranty
NZ shipping: $9.50, tracked, from Clevedon. About 2-3 working days once dispatched.
Returns: Not right for your hand? Send it back, we'll find you another. Return shipping at your cost; the swap itself is free.
Warranty: Lifetime support. Anything goes wrong that's our fault, we'll fix it free. Damage from accident or wear, we'll repair it for a small fee.
International: Get in touch — we'll quote.
Looking at the other style?
Pick Your Style
Handmade Hunting Knife
For hunters, campers, and outdoor cooks. Carbon steel blade with a handle hand-shaped from reclaimed NZ timber. Built to be carried, used, and handed on.
You picked the style. Bruce picks the knife. Every one is forged or finished by hand in his Clevedon workshop, then sharpened and packed before it ships. Same shape, same standards — but no two are the same.
Who it's for
For cooks, keen home chefs, and anyone who values the right tool in the kitchen. Or for anyone wanting a special kitchen knife of their own — one they'll use every day, and keep for life. Light enough to handle all day, sharp enough to do the work properly. The blade is carbon steel, hand-sharpened by Bruce before it ships. The handle is shaped from reclaimed New Zealand timber — every one different, every one warm in the hand. Built to be used every day and passed on.
Specs
Total length: 220-250 mm
Blade length: 130-140 mm
Weight: 120-140 g
Steel: 1075 carbon steel
Handle: Reclaimed New Zealand timber (varies — typically rimu, kauri, macrocarpa, or matai)
Edge: Hand-sharpened by Bruce before shipping
Comes with: Knife + kraft-paper-wrapped packaging in a box. Sheath if selected at checkout.
About carbon steel
Carbon steel takes a sharper edge than stainless and responds well to a sharpening stone, so you can keep it sharp at home. It's been the material of choice for handmade blades for generations.
It also picks up a patina with use. Each cut, each clean, each oil — it all becomes part of the knife. After a few months yours will look slightly different to anyone else's, and slightly different again in a year. That's the knife getting to know you and your kitchen.
Hand wash, dry straight away, oil it now and then. Never the dishwasher. Full carbon steel care guide →
Add-ons
Laser engraving (+$25)
Initials, a short name, or a date. About 10 characters works best. Done the same day — no delay to your turnaround.
Custom leather sheath (+$120)
Hand-stitched to fit your exact knife, in leather that ages with the blade. A premium finish — handy for storage or for taking the knife to a picnic, a hunting cabin, or a friend's place to cook. Allow ~2 extra days.
Custom Kydex sheath (+$65)
Moulded plastic, custom-fit to your knife, water-resistant and easy to rinse clean. A simple way to protect the edge if the knife isn't living in a block. Allow ~2 extra days.
Shipping, returns, warranty
NZ shipping: $9.50, tracked, from Clevedon. About 2-3 working days once dispatched.
Returns: Not right for your hand? Send it back, we'll find you another. Return shipping at your cost; the swap itself is free.
Warranty: Lifetime support. Anything goes wrong that's our fault, we'll fix it free. Damage from accident or wear, we'll repair it for a small fee.
International: Get in touch — we'll quote.
Looking at the other style?
Handmade Kitchen Knife
For cooks, keen home chefs, and anyone who values the right tool. Carbon steel blade with a handle hand-shaped from reclaimed NZ timber. Hand-sharpened by Bruce before it ships.
Custom Knife Commissions
Looking for something specific? Bruce takes custom commissions for one-off knives. Filleting knives, chef knives in a particular profile, hunting knives shaped to your hand. Tell us what you have in mind and we'll come back to you with a price and timeline.
Frequently Asked Questions
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About a week from when you order. Complex or full-custom builds take longer. Need it urgent? Tell us at checkout and we'll do our best to work around the date.
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Send it back and we'll find you another. Return shipping is at your cost, but the swap itself is free.
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Lifetime support. Anything goes wrong that's our fault, we'll fix it free. Damage from accident or wear, we'll repair it for a small fee. Either way, the knife stays in the family.
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Leather ages with the blade and adds a premium finish. Wear it on a belt, on the hip, or pack it for trips. Kydex is moulded plastic, water-resistant, easy to rinse clean. Built for the pack, the boat, the back of the ute. Both are custom-fit to your exact knife.
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Hand wash, dry straight away, oil it now and then. Never the dishwasher. Full carbon steel care guide →
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Yes. Every knife ships wrapped in kraft paper, sealed with wax, in a box — so it arrives gift-ready by default. Add laser engraving for $25 if you want to make it personal. Leave the recipient's address and a message in your order notes and we'll ship direct to them.
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Yes — $9.50, tracked, from Clevedon. Shipping internationally? Get in touch and we'll quote you.
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Yes. Bruce runs 1-day knife-making courses at the workshop where you forge your own blade alongside him. See upcoming workshops →
