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KURUVITA

TASMANIA

Knives, hand made in Launceston Tasmania

I make knives for fun, and along the way other people find joy and function in the things that I make, and that brings me a very nice feeling of satisfaction and contentment!


Hand-made in Tasmania using local and interstate timbers, each knife I make is unique —

and given that I am a photographer with no real training in knife making, the results vary,

but I do know that I am getting better. In years to come , the knife you purchase today will be a highly sought after example of my early career when enthusiasm and effort was still more evident than perfection!

If you want a perfect knife, this is probably not the place for you. Try Kmart or one of the master craftsmen that sell their knives for thousands of dollars. My knives are hand made , and you can usually tell, but they are crafted for cooks like me, who value beauty, balance, and performance.
I work on small batches and one-off commissions, and a few knives are available now.

Check out my knife maker’s journal to see what’s new!

Phil Kuruvita is a Tasmanian knife maker and photographer based in Launceston. Every knife is handcrafted as a one-off commission using carefully selected steels and Tasmanian timbers.

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A Knife for Strawberries
A Knife for Strawberries

My son-in-law works as a safety officer at a berry farm and, as a consequence, occasionally gets to bring home some of the “reject” berries

Good Intent
Good Intent

My mate Richard Bennett, photographer, sailor, all round good bloke , turned 80 last year and I wanted to make something special for him. Richard has been a great supporter of my knife making efforts and is constantly on the lookout for bits of timber that might be suitable for knife handles.

Alice Springs
Alice Springs

Handmade knives from Tasmania — each one crafted for beauty, balance, and performance.


I make knives slowly and with purpose but I am still learning and have many lessons to go. Each knife is an adventure and a learning curve, and each knife is a bit better than the last. The best way to tell if one of my knives is for you is to hold it, try cutting with it and see if you are meant to be together!

I have a few are available now, each with its own quirks, flaws and personality,
If you’re after a kitchen knife that feels great in your hand or a special piece made just for you, get in touch, drop around and handle some of the knives to see if there is anything here that suits your needs and desires!