RETURN OF GREGSTEEL TRADE BLADES

 

Gregsteel is the popular trademark used by Gregory Steel Products Pty Ltd of Melbourne, the famous Australian manufacturer of cutlery for more than 6 decades. Jim Gregory began the business in 1912 which petered out of existence in the mid 1970’s. During the 1950’s Gregory Steel Products was the largest manufacturer of cutlery products in the Southern Hemisphere. Prior to that they were Australia’s biggest producer of military bladeware (not including bayonets) for Australian and American defence forces serving in Asia and the Pacific Ocean in World war Two. Often taken for granted was Gregory’s wide range of mass-produced, good quality kitchen knives and trade knives that were used more or less on a daily basis. Admittedly, not as aesthetically exciting as most military and recreational type knives, but nonetheless just as useful when you need the right tool for the right job. In fact, Gregory Steel also supplied thousands of kitchen and trade knives (also tableware) for the war effort bearing the D(broad arrow)D Australian Defence Force (ADF) mark. The Gregsteel/Gregory Steel Products Trade Mark #711548 in the Register of Trade Marks was registered by Keith Spencer (Australasian Knife Collectors –AKC) since 26 June 1996 and has been applied previously to replications of Australian-made military type knives (Gregsteel Stiletto & Gregsteel Bowie hand-crafted by custom knifemaker Zane Darcy Shaw). Preparing Gregsteel trade blades for re-entry into the Australian marketplace has been a tedious, long-term project. No factory in this country was either prepared to or capable of manufacturing the Gregsteel patterns to the level of quality demanded and at the price required to re-launch Gregory Steel Products. Because Gregsteel trade blades couldn’t be satisfactorily made in Australia, the next best option was to travel back along the lineage to England, Sheffield in particular.  The high carbon bladesteel had to be right, so too the blade shapes, as well as handles securely hafted in the traditional way.  J Adams Ltd was the obvious choice, a long established firm with an impeccable track record for the production of trade blades. Under the tradename of J Nowill, this firm already supplies AKC MAILORDER with trade-type Aussie Rabbiter’s Kits & Bushman’s Kits and Australian Bushknives; faithfully reproduced old practical patterns popularised in Australia – so why not a collaboration on Gregsteel trade blades?

SPECIFICATIONS:  Sheffield-made Trade Blades. Overall length 26-cm. Blade length 15-cm.  EN9 high carbon  bladesteel flat-ground heat-treated to RC55. Full-tang 3-pin hafted with Brazilian Imbuia hardwood. Australian-designed & made 3-compartment burgundy canvas knife wraps.

Or purchase separately:

GSHK GREGSTEEL AUSSIE HUNTER’S KIT  (3 knives + burgundy canvas wrap)  $120.00  + $10 post (in Australia) international quotes provided

Click here for a closer look GSSK GREGSTEEL  6-INCH SKINNER  $34.00 + post

Click here for a closer look GSBF GREGSTEEL  6-INCH BONER/FILLETER  $30.00 + post

Click here for a closer look GSBU GREGSTEEL  6-INCH BUTCHER  $32.00 + post

SICUT : Practical knives at Affordable Prices
Robust - reliable - functional  - Australian designed

While other Australian knife distributors began importing bladeware in earnest from Central Asia during the 1980s & 90s, we turned our attention to manufacturers of affordable cutlery elsewhere. Under our own brand name of SICUT and to our own designs and prototypes, we engaged the services of an excellent factory in Pakistan to produce our specialized bladeware; Mini Survival Knives for pocket-size kits and a Bushcraft Belt Knife for belt-orders.

SICUT MINI SURVIVAL KNIVES (Survival Knives for Kits)
 

#SILE :SICUT LEILIRA Kit & neck knife with leather pouch. 10-cm o/all. Originally designed & supplied by Keith Spencer for pocket-size military/civilian survival kits sold by Bob Cooper Outdoor Education. Displayed in Canberra War Memorial Museum in War without Boundaries exhibit about the Australian SAS Regiment in Afghanistan.  The MARK III SICUT KNIFE #REL30513.005 forms part of the Australian SASR soldier’s SURVIVAL KIT #REL30513.003.  No attempt has been made to clutter this knife's basic function with any gadgetry.  The lightweight, sturdy and compact construction is designed with the user in mind. Purchase price $29.00 + post International shipping quoted

MK III "Leilira'  features 1. Double-edged blade - two sharp cutting sections 2. Spear point for piercing 3. Diamond ground for whittling 4. Flat side for sharpening/shaving tasks 5. Semi-elliptical blade for slicing 6. Full-tang strength 7. Flared guard and butt for vertical and horizontal grip 8. Thumb hole to enhance grip 9. Stain resistant 10. Low Rockwell Hardness for ease of sharpening 11. Tie holes countersunk 12. Flared butt for crushing 13. Lanyard hole for neck carrying 14. Leather scabbard 15. Designed by Australians and manufactured to Australian specifications

#SIMT: SICUT MINTAN  Kit & neck knife with leather pouch. 10-cm o/all. A plausible option to the LEILIRA/MARK III. $25.00.  The second in the Sicut mini-survival range ,the  Mintan continues the tradition of an uncluttered mini survival knife sized for kits. Designed by Keith Spencer (Australia) & manufactured in Pakistan, the Mintan fits into pocket-size survival kits.  Purchase price ~ $A25.00+ post International shipping quoted

The Mintan features Double-edged blade - two sharp cutting sections without a 'dagger configuration'. Spear point for piercing  One edge for whittling  One edge for slicing Flat side for sharpening/shaving tasks  Full-tang strength  Secure grip handle shape Stain resistant steel Low Rockwell Hardness for ease of sharpening  Tie holes countersunk  Lanyard hole for neck carrying  Leather scabbard  Cord for neck carry and 'tying' tasks Designed by Australians and manufactured to Australian specifications

In keeping with our marketing policy to provide knife users with the most appropriate and practical bladeware possible under the SICUT brand, these villager’s big-blades have been carefully modified for use in Australia. The knife styles, choppers & slashers for jungle clearing, construction & food preparation have been made and used by local folk in Java and elsewhere in South East Asia. These are manufactured by village bladesmiths and craftsmen in Bandung in Java. Blades are forged & ground from spring steel.

Timber handles are indigenous to region; fat wood grips than can be customized with file and sandpaper to form-fit the user’s hand. Local folk often carry Parangs & Goloks (in wood scabbards) tucked into their belt cross-draw style. SICUT models come with wood scabbard sheathed in canvas with a belt loop. They can also be tucked into a backpack for over-the-shoulder draw method. Keep sharp & lightly oiled when not in use.

Due to dimensions a postal charge of $12.50 applies to SICUT BIG-BLADES.

SIPA Parang of Borneo.  Primary function as a villager’s slashing knife. 45-cm blade tapers from 8 to 3-mm thickness & knife weighs 640-gm. Traditional wooden scabbard & stylish canvas belt sheath. $100.00 + $12.50 post	The Parang
SIGO Golok of Java.  Primary function as a villager’s chopping knife. 35-cm blade tapers from 6 to 2-mm thickness & knife weighs 510-gm. Traditional wood scabbard & stylish canvas belt sheath.  $90.00 + $12.50 post	The Golok
SIKU Kukri of Nepal.  Nepalese Kukris are in evidence in the South East Asian Region because of their extreme usefulness as villager’s bladeware. 31-cm blade tapers from 5 to 2-mm & knife weighs 640-gm. Safe highly durable black rubberized zipped sheath. No belt loop – designed for vehicle carriage or backpack. $130.00 + $12.50 post	The Kukri click here  for a closer look

SI2000 SICUT BUSH CRAFT BELT KNIFE: Beefy full-tang belt knife (weighs 300-gm) with substantial 5-mm thick X 150-mm long blade designed to be carried on SICUT Belt-orders – don’t go bush without one! As comfortable to use in the hammer-grip as it is in the reverse and icepick grips – not flash, but very functional.  The fat wood handle can be quickly & easily customized with a file and sandpaper to suit the user’s hand. The SI2000 is ideal for busy bushcraft exponents– cut, chop, pierce, dig and hammer...and inexpensive to replace!

SI2000 SICUT BUSHCRAFT BELT KNIFE  with good quality leather sheath hand-crafted  by Lionel Frampton of Broome WA.  $49.00 + post SI2000A SICUT BUSHCRAFT BELT KNIFE only  without sheath. Make a sheath of your own choice.  Exceptional value at  $30.00 + post

The genuine 'crocodile' blade is manufacured from hot-rolled, high quality British steel produced in the Martindale mill. The steel strip is tapered in section to optimise the unique cutting characteristics with the weight of the tool. Handles are made from properly seasoned German Beech wood, crss-sawn for maximum strength and stability, fixed with sold steel rivets and washers.

	[MAP]  Paratrooper   26-cm blade  with Auscam sheath  $66.00 + $12.00 post in Australia
	[MAB]  Bolo (Spanish-American style)  38-cm blade with Auscam sheath  $62.00 + $12.00 post in Australia
	[MAJ]  Jungle (South-East Asian style)  30-cm blade with Auscam sheath $107.00 + $12.00 post in Australia

Back to Basics Razors:

All you need to get started shaving safely with a cutthroat (straight or open) razor.

For those would-be straight razor shavers who don't know how to get started (and for those who are simply curious) we offer this unique opportunity to safely  induce yourself into th e satisfying world of shaving with a cutthroat razor. no gimmicks and no worries ... too easy, as they say. We offer an instruction booklet imported from England with a choice of two starter kits - Standard or Deluxe.  First remove the disposable razor blade from the induction razor   - you learn to shave the sraight razor way first without the blade - safely.  You will then feel confident to try with a cutthroat razor of your choice - using the  blades that come with the kit - or with a 'real' cutthroat razor of your choice.

$39.00 + $7.00 post

Cut-throat Razor Standard Starter Kit The Booklet:  Teach Yourself  the Cutthroat Shave Starter razor with removable blade for risk-free practice Replacemant blade

$49.00 + $7.00 post

Cut-throat Razor Deluxe Starter Kit The Booklet: Teach Yourself the Cutthroat Shave Starter razor with removable blade for risk-free practice Replacemant blades  Shave soap (70 gms) Shaving bristle brush

Quality Carbon Cuttroat Razors: Giesen & Forsthoff  - Solingen, Germany - since 1920 5 superb models direct from the original manufacturer!  #150 -  blue 5/8" #360 - gold  5/8" # 373 -  stainless 5/8" # 370 - Olive 6/8" # 372 - titanium 6/8" Model 150:  One of the original models from the house of Geisen and Forsthoff, the traditionally designed Model 150 continues to represent the firm's original policy of quality at an affordable price.  Forged from high grade Swedish carbon steel and shaped into a satin finished 5/8 Hollow Ground  - round point, this blade will provide a lifetime of reliable service.  The front surface of the blade bears the Giesen and Forsthoff original Timor hallmark with an oxidized (blued) back of the blade and entire tang surface, right to the end of the 'monkey -tail'. The razor's carefully fitted black poly-plastic handle is hand mounted to each blade to ensure a perfect fit and finish. AKC Mailorder price:  $89.00 + $7.00 post Model 360: avaiable in 5/8" and 6/8" The "Hamburg Ring" Cut Throat Razor, in production since the 1920’s, has long represented Giesen & Forsthoff’s policy of quality at an affordable price.  Forged from high grade Swedish carbon steel and shaped into a satin finished 5/8 Hollow Ground  - round point, this blade will provide a lifetime of reliable service.  The blade bears the Giesen and Forsthoff original Timor hallmark in Gold over the background of the famous "Hamburg Ring" moniker. The razor's carefully fitted white poly-plastic handle emblazoned with the Timor logo in silver is hand mounted to each blade to ensure a perfect fit and finish. 5/8": $98.50 + $7.00  post 6/8": $129.00 + $7.00  post Model 370: 6/8" New for November 2007 Giesen and Forsthoff (Solingen, Germany) re-introduce the 6/8" razor- a larger model once produced for heavier beards or larger hands. And of course, collectors will be proud to add add this beautifully produced razor to their collection.  Still hand-made from  high grade Swedish carbon steel and shaped into a satin finished 6/8 8 Hollow Ground  - round point, desinged to provide a lifetime of reliable service.  Genuine Olive-wood handle, each one naturally different from any other due to the natural figuration of real wood. The wooden scales have been treated and finished to resist moisture penetration. Too large for the standard cardboard box, Model 370 arrives in a genuine leather carry case, lined to offer ultimate protection for your razor. Top quality finish. AKC Mailorder price: $125.00 + $7.00  post Model 372: 5/8" set with titanium handles In April 2007, Giesen and Forsthoff  proudly present their titanium handled model 372 for discerning users and collectors.  A top-shelf version of the ever useful and popular 5/8"  hollow-ground razor, Model 372 continues to be handground from high-grade carbon Swedish steel Carefully handmounted and set in a titanium handle that has been clearly imprinted in gold.  The stylish black carboard box, designed to absorb condensation, carries a copy of the blade  imprint in silver.  AKC Mailorder price: $189.00 + $7.00  post Model 373: 5/8"  set with stainless steel handles Continuing  their popular 5/8" high-grade carbon steel  hollow-ground razor, the stylish Model 373 is carefully handmounted and set with stylish stainless steel scales. A matching silver imprint ensures you will always know what is housed in this stylish black cardboard box, that not only looks good but is designed to absorb condensation.  AKC Mailorder price:  $149.00 + $7.00  post   RBP: Razor Box Black 'paper' cardboard razor boxes, absorbs condensation.  Ideal for storage and protection of individual razors.  $6.00 per box plus post RHW: Razor Repair Kit Black plastic handle with pre-pinned white wedge, plus a pin and rivet.  Genuine parts- manufactured Solingen, Germany. $15 per unit plus post click here for closer look

“For more than 120 years my family has been in the Natural Arkansas Stone business,” says Smith’s President Richard Smith. “We’ve built our industry reputation on the basis of having a superior product and providing the best service to our valued customers.”
Smith’s is part of the Metalrax Group PLC, a publicly owned company in England that offers a diverse range of products to industrial and retail customers. Smith’s comprehensive range embraces five major sharpening categories: 100% Natural Arkansas Stones, Diamonds, Ceramics, Bonded Abrasives and Carbides.
The Smith’s precision sharpening kits shown here offer an easy way to sharpen all types of knives – including knives with serrated edges. A constant and correct angle of the cutting edge to the stone is achieved every time, by locking in the blade and the angle of the stone to the blade. The kits come with a selection of high quality sharpening stones, each mounted on its own individually colour-coded stone bar and comes with its own guide rod. Multi-angled T bars provide the most popular sharpening angle. The components, along with honing oil, are safely contained in purpose-build hard plastic storage box.

• Ka-Bar Sharpening Products (USA)
• Egginton Steels (Sheffield)
• Smiths
• King Brand water stones (Japan)
• Scotchbrite Handpads
• Honing Oils


Leather Care products: 

• Oil
• Leather Lacquer


Folder Pouches:

• plain 3", 4", 5"
•  laced, 3", 4", 5"
• lateral carry, Aust design,  4"
• clip pouch, Aust design, 4"
• pouch with mini sharpening steel, 5"