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I started making knives 40 years ago for my own use and my interest and time spent making knives has gradually increased.
In 2004 I started making knives full time. I have been attending hunting and gun expos in Sydney and other large towns and cities and the interest and sales have been overwhelming.
I have had articles in the Australian Knife Magazine–‘Knives Australia’ and ‘Australian Hunter’ magazine-I have also sold knives in New Zealand, Germany, France, Finland and USA.
I make a variety of fixed blade knives – hunters, fishing and outdoor knives, spears, pig stickers, skinners, axes, reenactment, replica and kitchen knives – also investment grade knives for collectors.
Prices start from $AUD270. I don’t see why a knife can’t work well….. and LOOK GOOD.
They all come with both a handstitched and tooled leather sheath individually crafted by me to suit each knife and also a presentation pouch – both included in the price.
I find the creativity that knifemaking allows me is very gratifying, I now get to use my engineering skills as an ‘art form’.
I am honoured to have been awarded a fellowship with the Australian Institute of History and Arts, as in its 32 year history the Institute has awarded only around 140 of these fellowships. The following words are from their website…..’ We aim to honour the research, talents, artistry and dedication of any person, who, through their own efforts, and without the assistance of the normal recognised channels of learning, have succeeded in preserving and the bringing to the people, part of our country’s history, culture or the arts.’
My knives are all designed, and made by me, from start to finish.
Steels used:
- Carbon Damascus (handforged by me)
- Damasteel (Stainless Damascus)
- ATS 34, and
- 440C Stainless and D2.
Handle Materials-I use mainly natural products for handles.e.g.Mammoth Ivory, Australian Buffalo Horn, Antler, Mother–of-Pearl, Australian Hardwood. I also use Micarta and other embellishments, like turquoise. Mosaic Pins etc.
I can also send you more photos of particular knives if you have an email address.
Regards
Jeff Peck – J. R. PECK AUSTRALIA
