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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!

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A Little Bit of the Forge
A Little Bit of the Forge

I bought a piece of san mi steel at a sale . This is a sandwich of two different types of steel, a high carbon core with an other cladding of stainless steel that results in a knife with stainless sides but a easily sharpened carbon cutting edge.

British Cavalry sword
British Cavalry sword

Growing up in London in the 1960’s, we lived in Fulham, back in the days when it was working class, and filled with immigrants and council houses.

Steak set for Vicki
Steak set for Vicki

Responding to a request from my wife Vicki, I put together this set of steak knives using AEB-L stainless steel with huon pine handles.

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!