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I had a small piece of San Mai steel left over from another project. Too large to throw out, but smaller than my normal ...
28/09/2026

I had a small piece of San Mai steel left over from another project. Too large to throw out, but smaller than my normal kitchen and utility knives.
This one was an experiment, thankfully I am happy with how it turned out, even with the imperfections. I can’t imagine making another one, but I have enjoyed making this one.
This one is San Mai steel from Jerarmie Heywood , 52100 core, nickel and mild steel. Western Myall scales from William Vlotman.
Not perfect, but I am happy for it to sit on the wall.

A pair of wood spatulas from some lace sheoak. Something different again in between some knives. This timber is beautifu...
27/09/2026

A pair of wood spatulas from some lace sheoak.
Something different again in between some knives.
This timber is beautiful.

Megan is off with the grandparents, Emma and the older two are off to see a movie. I decided spend my night if free time...
26/09/2026

Megan is off with the grandparents, Emma and the older two are off to see a movie. I decided spend my night if free time working on a project.

I have only started dabbling in a bit of leatherwork, making some simple taco style sheaths. I decided to take on a larger project and make a leather apron.
This one has been cut out by hand (using a Stanley knife) and will be saddle stitched by hand using some waxed braid. I am sure there is something cheaper and easier out there, but I’m enjoying this project.

Another project from my little helper, Megan. She has leveled up from our original knife balm recipe to a hand salve for...
21/09/2026

Another project from my little helper, Megan. She has leveled up from our original knife balm recipe to a hand salve for use in the shed.
This one is a combination of jojoba oil, shea butter, sweet almond oil, local beeswax (thanks Ella-Jayne Green) vitamin E and a secret ingredient of some beard oil made by The Bearded Chap®️.
I love that is keen to join in with my adventures.
Now for me to test it out after a day in the shed.

The planning and design of knife making is one of my favourite parts. I love the making, but I get bored if I have to ma...
17/09/2026

The planning and design of knife making is one of my favourite parts. I love the making, but I get bored if I have to make 3 of the same knife.

I had a good time tonight rough sketching some new ideas. They are only rough, but give me a good place to start.

Creating a set like this for the first time is pretty exciting. There is still plenty of refinement before I start cutting steel, but I like the general idea.

I decided to make myself a filleting knife. I love my fishing, but don’t get to fish as much as I like and don’t catch a...
13/09/2026

I decided to make myself a filleting knife.
I love my fishing, but don’t get to fish as much as I like and don’t catch a great deal when I get to go fishing.

I’ve only started doing a few stainless knives, this one is NitroV, heat treated with final hardness 60hrc. I tried an etch, I didn’t love the result and ended up buffing parts out. I am really happy with the shape and function, but the finish on the steel is ordinary.

This timber is beautiful, thanks to William Vlotman , I’ve got a few lengths of this left, it will all be used on knives that I’ll keep.

Just wanted to mention that I don’t stabilise these dense Aussie hardwoods. I have changed my process quite a few times and this process works for me. This knife was shaped on the belt grinder, then hand sanded up to 600 grit. I then buff by hand with Kustom grit Scott Grant and then wipe down with methylated spirits.
Two coats of Fiddes hardwax oil in silk finish Fiddes Australia and then buff with KustomGrit stage 2.
It gives a very natural feel.
Thanks for having a look. I have enjoyed making this one.

13/09/2026

Fillet knife done!
Now to catch some fish.

13/09/2026

All sanded and polished, ready for a coat of oil.
Final post this afternoon.

13/09/2026

Update number 2 - NitroV fillet knife

13/09/2026

Fillet knife update. This is an 8inch fillet knife, made from NirtoV. Follow along with the handle shaping process.

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