Australasian Knife Collectors® 
National Knife Collectors - Australia®
... established 1990 

The national mail-order Club for knife collectors, makers, customizers, historians, embellishers and knife users. 
Members in very State and Territory of Australia!
Now in our 20th year!


 
AKC Mailorder Knives

Superseded Knife Clearance

Owning Swords in Victoria

Knives Australia magazine

Knifemaking Supplies

Bona fide Collectors

AKC Aims &
Objectives

Club Products

Books & Videos

Sharpening Systems
As of 1 January, 2010, the AKC no longer accept new membership applications from those under 18 years of age.  Under-age knifemakers and collectors are welcome to continue their contact with the AKC, under the guidance and assistance of their parent/guardian.

A scan (or photocopy/photo) of drivers licence or other approved form of identification must accompany all new applications. (Identification documents are destroyed; other submitted details are secured and held confidentially.) 

RENEWAL: AKC Membership form             NEW MEMBER  AKC Membership Application Form:

Please include a scan of your drivers licence or approved identification with your new application form. Upon acceptance, your card and membership package should reach you in around 10 -12 working days.

AKC/Knives Australia, Issue 02/09
The official magazine of the 
Australasian Knife Collectors Club 
-  thirty-two pages (16 in full colour) of articles and information for the 'edge-minded'.
 
 

 
 
 

  Noticeboard:

 
SPDYERCO  knives - superseded stock and clearance of current models
- just arrived 5 March 2010 ... be quick! Very short supply
BUCK knives - superseded stock - one-handed folders - just arrived 1 March 2010
... and more coming!
Flooks The London Book.  Flooks latest book is an informational reference tool on antique London knives, makers and cutlery dealers.  Top class presentation.
GATCO Sharpening systems .... 
kits to sharpen all sizes and types of kitchen, sport, and utility cutlery. 
SUPER-PRICED KNIVES:  SUPERSEDED MODELS
Get 'em while you can.    Limited availability.    KA-BAR - CRKT - SPYDERCO - BUCK -GERBER 
Never to be repeated knife models! POPULAR BRAND KNIFE CLEARANCE

 
 
 

AKC Aims & Objectives 
(overview)

  • Cater for the needs of Bona Fide collectors
  • Encourage the aspirations of custom knifemakers
  • Promote responsible knife ownership and usage
  • Maintain a confidential register of Australasian knifemakers
  • Research Australian knife history: establish archives
  • Strive to protect the interests of knife enthusiasts
  • Produce and publish knife publications

Membership offers you

  • Personal ID card for wallet or purse (laminated c/card size)
  • Certificate of membership (A4 size)
  • A Combined Voice against anti-knife and edged-tool legislation and up-to-date information on legislative changes
  • Club Magazines (since 1991) & specials mailed to you
  • Access to archival data on Australian knife history
  • Collectors connected to Australian custom knifemakers 

    • & supply sources
  • Knife collections bought & sold / advice 
  • Australian Knifemakers' register - over 700 on file
  • Knife valuations
  • Novice knifemakers - knive evaluations and critiques

    All this for an  affordable yearly  fee 

    $30.00 Australia 
    $AU36.00 Asia/Pacific/NZ/PNG
    $AU42.00  Rest of World

      Please note: Payment to Australasian Knife Collectors 
      must be in Australian dollars.
     

    Membership Package:


    laminated membership card
    		 Tamper-proof laminated membership card,your name, member number and expiry date, renewed each year

    plus certificate of membership
    (not pictured)
    AKC/Knives Australia  magazine, members-only club magazine 
    AKC Mailorder catalogue 
    Products and Prices

    2009/10  catalogue 
    as of July 09
     

    Want to download our application form? 
    Click here for a  printer friendly form and save it as a Word doc to allow you to enter your details. Then  fax, post or email the information straight to us for processing. 

    Please remember to include a scan of your drivers licence or approved identification with your application form. 
    Upon acceptance, your card and membership package should reach you in around 10 -12 working days.

AKC Membership Application Form:  NEW MEMBER

AKC Membership renewal Form:  RENEWAL


Keith Spencer: Principal - AKC; Editor - Knives Australia
Principal: Keith Spencer
V/P:  Joan Renton-Spencer

For more information, email, phone,
fax or write to us 

PO BOX 149 CHIDLOW  6556 
WESTERN AUSTRALIA 
TEL: (08) 9572 7255 
FAX:  (08) 9572 7266
International Inquiries:
TEL: + 61 8  9572 7255 
FAX:  + 61 8 9572 7266

Payment methods:

Credit cards accepted:  Visa or MasterCard.
Bank drafts/cheques in Australian dollars only 
(please note 30 days clearance required on international bank cheques - must be in Australian dollars) Cheques & money orders - Australia only. 
Or ask for bank details for on-line banking/direct deposit.
Paypal facility offered for  international payments only.


 
 
Other A.K.C. services


Australian Knifemaking Supplies
A complete range of knifemaking supplies for makers, customizers and restorers. 
 Books & Videos
Catalogue  available.  Books and videos for collectors, knifemakers.
  Knives Australia magazine
Back issues available		 Knives
AKC Mail-order Service: Preferred factory brands, Australian custom & practical collectables. Clearance and superseded models also available.
AKC Club Products
Cap, Beanie, Badge and Knife 		 Bona fide Collectors
Want to show  bona fide recognition as a knife-minded collector or knifemaker? 
Club Objectives
An extended explanation of the seven Club objectives		 Links:
Australian 'anti-knife' weapons act ~ legislation links

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