16/10/2023
And finally in our run of awards, Tony of Southern Alps Trophy Hunting New Zealand Ltd took home a double whammy with this hunter!
Best Hunting Knife and Best in Show!
We had some incredible pieces at this year’s show. Complex, ornate, and beautiful, with rare materials, incredible workmanship and unbelievable talent. Tony’s seemingly humble hunter wowed us all though. It is a genuine masterclass in fusing form and function into a knife with ALL the performance and ALL the good looks.
With a superbly polished and hollow ground blade in 12c27 high carbon stainless steel, a Rusa stag handle and brass fittings, it possesses all that classic character you want from an heirloom hunting knife. Tony is an avid hunter and runs his own hunting tour business, so you can rest assured this knife is tailored to pristine performance. It also has all of Tony’s knifemaking skill poured into it, with an impeccable level of refinement throughout.
Much like ’s razor from last year, this was one that the judges homed in on. It’s not the wildest art piece with the rarest materials, but it was so superbly executed, and so clear in its vision, that it was a clear pick for Best In Show!
Congratulations to Tony for these awards, and to all our other award winners and exhibitors for bringing your very best to the tables! We can’t wait to see what you all create next year!
Thanks again for all who came along and supported our show and community, you’re all amazing!
Thanks to the amazing .and.ember and for the pictures!
