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!


AKC Mailorder Knives

Superseded Knife Clearance

Victorian Swords/ 
Prohibited Weapons

Knives Australia magazine

Knifemaking Supplies

Bona fide Collectors

AKC Aims &
Objectives

Club Products

Books & Videos

Sharpening Systems
 
 

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

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

Please 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.

Special conditions for Victorian Membership. 
Australasian Knife Collectors (AKC) financial members are covered by the Club's  exemption for the collecting of swords and double edged knives (daggers) in Victoria.  Please read carefully to ensure you understand the extent of the exemption  and your responsibilities.  Ask if unsure. 
Click here to read more ..... 
Right: Custom crafted sword by Phil Smit WA
AKC and the Victorian Prohibited Weapons Legislation (swords and daggers)
Special conditions for Western Australian knife users:
As of 1 Jan 2010, it is against the law in Western Australia to purchase, sell to, or supply controlled weapons (including daggers, large bladed machetes... goloks, parangs, klewang, golang, and swords and tantos) 
to anyone under 18 years of age.  Purchasers in WA of such items are required to provide proof of age. 
AKC/Knives Australia, Issue 01/09
The official magazine of the Australasian Knife Collectors Club 
with thirty-two pages (16 in full colour) of articles and information
was posted out to all financal members.
 
 

 
 

  Noticeboard:

Now in stock: 
Knives 2010 with bonus DVD
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. 
New steel patterns, prices and product
  • New Damasteel pattern  (stainless patterned damascened)  Grossenrosen "Large Rose" 
  • Extended range of RWL34 (stainless barstock for knifemakers) with new price structure
  • And available at last.  D2 carbon steel in stock now
SUPER-PRICED KNIVES:  SUPERSEDED MODELS
Get 'em while you can.    Limited availability.    KA-BAR - CRKT - SPYDERCO - BUCK -GERBER - BYRD KNIVES
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 (from 2008) & 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 
    available 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

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.


 
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

© Produced by  AKC Publications & Video Productions