Rod Hoare Knife Images

07/09/2026

Maker: Jason Heineman

'Best Damascus' at the NSW Expo was won by this modern take on the medieval sword, and what a deserved winner it was. Featuring 650mm of mosaic damascus with a 'Grid Twist' damascus border, all even and exceptional in the forging along the full length. The piece is completed with polished stainless fittings, Black Ebony handle with twisted sterling silver wire inlay and Mother of Pearl inlays in the pommel.

Exceptional forging skills Jason!

Spec's
MEDIEVAL SWORD
Blade: 1084/15n20 mosaic damascus with 'grid twist' damascus border
Fittings: 416 stainless steel
Handle: Black Ebony with twisted sterling silver wire inlayed
Pommel: 416 stainless steel with Mother of Pearl inlayed
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Cheers
Rod and Sharon

06/09/2026

Maker: Michal Bandala

Winner of one of the NEW award categories at NSW Cutlers Expo, "Best Modern Folder' was awarded to this classy linerlock from Mike called 'Nautilus', and a deserved winner it was.

Featuring Balbach stainless 'Herringbone' damascus, faux Westinghouse navy scales with Mother of Pearl inlays, Titanium frame, Crystal Zirconium/Titanium damascus clip and backspacer.

Awesome piece Michal!

Spec's
'NAUTILUS' LINER LOCK
Blade: Balbach stainless 'Herringbone' damascus
Frame: Titanium
Scales: Faux Westinghouse Navy with Mother of Pearl inlays
Clip & Spacer: Zirconium/Titanium damascus
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Cheers
Rod and Sharon

05/09/2026

Maker: Bruce Barnett

This Medium Trapper in Bruce's 'River of Fire' damascus with Mammoth Ivory scales is a spectacular pairing, topped off with fireworked liners and fluted bolsters, it'd be at home in any collection or pocket.

Beautiful work Bruce!

Spec's
MEDIUM TRAPPER
Bolsters: Fluted 416 stainless steel
Scales: Fossil Mammoth Ivory domed pins
Liners: 416 stainless steel fileworked
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Cheers
Rod and Sharon

04/09/2026

Maker: Adam Fromholtz

I watched Adam do a run down of this Steampunk Blacksmiths Walking Stick multiple times and how it all worked together, and I was just as awestruck the last time as the first, amazing craftsmanship from arguably the best steampunk themed maker in the world.

Winner of the coveted PEOPLE'S CHOICE and Best of the Rest awards, keep reading;

The walking stick breaks down to become individual pieces including; a hammer, fire poker, tongs, and fire starting kit (flint striker, tinder and char cloth.

HAMMER: Made from wrought iron from the old Tharwa Bridge and wagon wheel with damascus faces.
FIRE POKER: Made from wrought iron from an old steam boiler and wagon wheel
TONGS: Made from wrought iron from The Rocks in Sydney
FITTINGS: From clocks, telescope parts, piano parts, water pipe, guitar tension rod and plumbing parts
TIMBER: Mountain Gum

Elite craftsmanship and amazing mind to come up with a one-off artistic creation that was deserved of it's accolades.

If you are interested in watching a video of this being pulled apart, follow this link;
https://www.facebook.com/reel/1621699485972099
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Contact maker direct for any enquiries on this piece.

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Cheers
Rod and Sharon

03/09/2026

CONGRATULATIONS to all the award winners at the NSW Cutlers Expo, below are the photos of the individual winners pieces, and as you will see, they are all worthy winners;

Jason Heineman - Best Art Knife (Flamberge Dagger)
Best In Show (Flamberge Dagger)
Best Damascus (Medieval Sword)
Best Sword/Dagger (Viking Sword)
Adam Fromholtz - Best of the Rest (Blacksmiths Cane)
People's Choice (Blacksmith's Cane)
Shawn McIntyre - Best Traditional Folder (Barlow Slipjoint)
Best Forged Knife (Bowie)
Dmitriy Popov - Best Chef's Knife (Honyaki Chef Set)
Michal Bandala - Best Modern Folding Knife (liner lock)
Michal Bandala - Orzel Knives
Francois Mazieres - Best Hunting Knife (Hunter W Sheath)
Luke Berkelmans - Best Utility Knife (Utility w Sheath)

Well done to the winners, and all makers who entered the awards, it was a hard fought choice.

Keep your eyes on social media for plenty of other photos to come over the next few weeks of makers pieces at the expo.

Cheers.
Rod and Sharon

03/09/2026

Maker: Jason Heineman

What a way to kick off the award winners at the NSW Cutlers Expo.

Winner of the Best Sword/Dagger award, this take down construction Viking Era sword from Jason is exceptional and a most worthy winner. Featuring 3 bar Turkish Twist damascus bordered by 300 layer random damascus, random damascus guards with garnets inlayed, black Ebony handle with sterling silver twisted wire, and a matt finished hot blued pommel with twisted sterling silver wire and garnets, all completed with a scabbard by Shane from Blacks Blades

Absolutely beautiful piece that Ragnar would of been proud of!

Spec's
VIKING ERA SWORD
Blade: 1084/15n20 3 bar 'Turkish Twist' damascus bordered by 300 layer random damascus
Guards: 300 layer random damascus with garnets inlayed
Handle: Black Ebony with twisted sterling silver wire inlayed
Pommel: Hot blued matt finish mild steel with twisted sterling silver wire and garnets inlayed
Scabbard: Leather over timber
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Contact maker direct for any enquiries on this piece.

Check out more photos and the Australian and New Zealand Knifemaking book on our website www.knifeimages.art.

Cheers
Rod and Sharon

22/08/2026

16/08/2026

Early Bird tickets available online now, and selling fast, get yours at;
https://tickets.iwannaticket.com.au/event/nsw-cutlers-expo-30b6o8

Wih it being 2 years since a NSW show, Rod H***e Knife Images is looking forward to photographing the NSW & interstate makers pieces again from Friday afternoon (28th), right through the weekend, then submitting them to publications across the globe.

Make sure you contact Rod now to pre-book in your pieces to be captured.

Pop by and say g'day to Rod and the team at the expo.

Tickets available online now
https://tickets.iwannaticket.com.au/event/nsw-cutlers-expo-30b6o8

NSW CUTLERS EXPO
Wentworth Park Sporting Complex
Glebe NSW

29th/30th August 2026
9am-4pm both days

See you there...

01/08/2026

Less than 4 weeks to go until Australia's largest and sharpest event is on, ARE YOU JOINING US to check it out?

EXCITED is an understatement, that's what we are in having the NSW Cutlers Expo (formerly Sydney Knife Show) back for 2026, and what a show it's going to be, check out the below list of exhibitors which includes - a huge amount of custom/artisan makers, factory resellers, suppliers, demonstrators and reenactors, with exhibitors joining us from every state and territory of Australia, plus NZ and Japan.

If you haven't got your early bird tickets yet, slip on over to
https://tickets.iwannaticket.com.au/event/nsw-cutlers-expo-30b6o8 to order NOW - only 4 weeks to go.

2026 NSW CUTLERS EXPO EXHIBITORS

2026 GOLD EXHIBITORS
G01 - NORDIC EDGE
G02 - GAMECO ARTISAN SUPPLIES

2026 SILVER EXHIBITORS
S01 - AUS MAKER SUPPLIES
S02 - KNIVES & STONES
S03 - CUTTING EDGE KNIVES

2026 BRONZE EXHIBITORS
B01 - RMK LEATHER WORKS AUSTRALIA
B02 - ADVENTURE CARRY
B03 - EVELEIGH WORKS
B04 - ROD H***E KNIFE IMAGES
- NEXTOOL / NEXTORCH
B05 - DB BLADES
B06 - NIROC TOOLS / RADIUS MASTER
B07 - 84 ENGINEERING
B08 - MEDIEVAL FIGHT CLUB
B09 - GO COMMANDO

2026 DEMONSTRATORS
D01 - ARTIST BLACKSMITHS OF NSW
D02 - HIGHLAND ROSE JACOBITES
D03 - RED BOAT KUNGFU
D04 - WILDFIRE GEAR LEATHERWORK
D05 - SHARPENING DEMONSTRATIONS
D06 - WOOD TAMER WOOD CARVING
D07 - PROMAC TORMEK SHARPENING
D08 - PICTURES IN METAL ENGRAVING
D09 - SCRIMSHAW BY PARO
D10 - WIZ KID TAXIDERMY

2026 EXHIBITORS
E01 - AUSTRALIAN KNIFE ART ASSOCIATION
E02 - FALLEN FORGE KNIVES
E03 - DEL RASO KNIVES
E04 - MCINTYRE KNIVES
E05 - RUMBLE KNIVES
E06 - HEINEMAN KNIVES
E07 - FROMHOLTZ KNIVES
E08 - TOWBALL KNIVES
E09 - BARNETT CUSTOM KNIVES
E10 - THE TIMBER JOINT
E11 - YANDIWA
E12 - BRAD QUILL BLADEWORKS
E13 - OTIS KNIVES
E14 - DP CUSTOM KNIVES
E15 - DAN PETTERSEN KNIVES
E16 - STACKHOUSE KNIVES
E17 - CORDINA CUSTOMS
E18 - JACKAL BLADES
E19 - ORZEL KNIVES
E20 - SAUSAGEMAN FORGE
E21 - ALISTAIR PHILLIPS FOLDERS
E22 - IRONLORD FORGE
E23 - PAULS KNIVES
E24 - GEORGE GAO KNIVES
E25 - OUTBACK TIMBERS
E26 - OBLIVION BLADES
E27 - 100 KNIVES
E28 - WARD EDGEWORKS
E29 - MAKESMITH
E30 - BLACKS BLADES
E31 - KINGSFORD KNIVES
E32 - CUT THROAT KNIVES
E33 - HEARTH-FIRE FORGE
E34 - STANDEN KNIVES
E35 - KP KNIVES
E36 - BROOK TURNER BLADES
E37 - CARNIVORE BLADES
E38 - REFINED BY JAMES
E39 - DOGBOY KNIVES
E40 - VOLKOFSKY KNIVES
E41 - TANSU KNIVES
E42 - RECLAIM CREATIVE
E43 - HAND CRAFTED BLAYDES
E44 - AIMEE’S FORGE
E45 - SIGNAL ONE FORGE
E46 - HAPPY AS LARRY
E47 - ZU BLADEWORX AUSTRALIA
E48 - A) DEATH WITCH FORGE
E48 - B)
E49 - AW KNIVES
E50 - SAEHRIMNIR FORGE
E51 - SPORTING OUTBACK SUPPLIES
E52 - JACK BURKHOLTER KNIVES
E53 - TAKEFU SPECIAL STEEL
E54 - KLINGSPOR ABRASIVES AUSTRALIA
E55 - HEAR PROTECH
E56 - BEAVER BADGER TIMBERS
E57 - BSL ANVILS AUSTRALIA
E58 - ARTISAN CHOCOLATE
E59 - SALAMI SHACK
E60 - AUSTRALIAN KNIFEMAKERS GUILD
E61 - ROCKSTEAD KNIVES
E62 - ABRASIVE STOCK

NSW CUTLERS EXPO
Wentworth Park Sporting Complex
Glebe NSW

29/30th AUGUST 2026
9am-4pm both days

https://www.knifeartassociation.com/nswcutlersexpo