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!
Celebrating 20 years...  1990~2010 ! 


AKC Mailorder Knives

Superseded Knife Clearance

Owning Swords & Daggers
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 of articles and information 
for the 'edge-minded'.

Next issue 2010:  Wait for it - 
A combined bumper 'annual' issue... 
our official 20th year 2010 Digest!

 
 

 
 
 

  Noticeboard:

 
22 April 2010: 
CRKT knives - superseded stock - a range of singel-handed opening folders & fixed blades  ... 
15 March 2010
Aitor knives from Spain have always been popular with Australian users.  Strong pocket knives, military/civilian survival knives, black models, green-line Nato knives though to olive-handled pigsticker and hatchet ... 
AKC is pleased to present a range of Aitor knives perfectly suited to our harsh conditions!
5 March 2010:
SPYDERCO  knives - superseded stock and clearance of current models ... be quick! 
AKC Club to relinquish sword exemptions by the 30th September 2010. 
(Full story in mid-year Knives Australia - club members magazine)
read a summary here
1 March 2010:
BUCK knives - superseded stock - one-handed folders - just arrived 1 March 2010
... and more coming!
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
    2010 digest as of Sept 2010
    AKC Mailorder catalogue 
    Products and Prices

    2010/11  catalogue 
    as of Sept10

     

    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


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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