Barrytown Knifemaking

Recreation · Barrytown

Barrytown Knifemaking

Recreation · Barrytown

1

2662 Coast Road, Barrytown 7873, New Zealand

Photos

Barrytown Knifemaking by null
Barrytown Knifemaking by Photo courtesy of Barrytown Knifemaking
Barrytown Knifemaking by null
Barrytown Knifemaking by null
Barrytown Knifemaking by null
Barrytown Knifemaking by null
Barrytown Knifemaking by null
Barrytown Knifemaking by null
Barrytown Knifemaking by null
Barrytown Knifemaking by null
Barrytown Knifemaking by null
Barrytown Knifemaking by null
Barrytown Knifemaking by null
Barrytown Knifemaking by null
Barrytown Knifemaking by null
Barrytown Knifemaking by null
Barrytown Knifemaking by null
Barrytown Knifemaking by null
Barrytown Knifemaking by null
Barrytown Knifemaking by null
Barrytown Knifemaking by null

Highlights

Forge a custom knife with skilled hosts, enjoy humor & local flair  

Placeholder
Placeholder

2662 Coast Road, Barrytown 7873, New Zealand Get directions

barrytownknifemaking.com

Information

Static Map

2662 Coast Road, Barrytown 7873, New Zealand Get directions

+64 3 731 1053
barrytownknifemaking.com

Features

Tap to pay

Last updated

Oct 25, 2025

Powered By

You might also like

Terms of Use • Privacy Policy • Cookie Policy
 © 2025 Postcard Technologies, Inc.
@afar

"There's plenty to see along the rugged and wild West Coast of New Zealand's South Island, but an interesting contrast to the spectacular Punakaiki Pancake Rocks or the Fox and Franz Josef glaciers is a day spent making a knife by hand in the sleepy hamlet of Barrytown. Catchup with the thoroughly entertaining Steve and Robyn at Barrytown Knifemaking, and work with them to craft your own implement using local rimu timber and forged steel. Look forward to lots of laid-back Kiwi humor from Steve, and the opportunity to practice archery or play on a giant swing during downtime in the creation process. The toasted sandwiches for lunch are damned good, too."

The Best Places to Shop in New Zealand
View Postcard for Barrytown Knifemaking

Yonni Kepes

Google
Fantastic day with Steven and Robyn. Well run course, excellent banter and the final product is epic. Hands down one of the best one day experiences in NZ. Stevens one liners might be some of the best I’ve ever heard too!

Darko Ponjiger

Google
Day at Barrytown Knifemaking and WOW — what an epic experience! 🔥 From a red-hot chunk of steel to a fully finished knife that I made with my own hands! 💪🔪 Super fun, surprisingly doable, and honestly one of the coolest things I’ve done in NZ. Highly recommend if you’re passing through the West Coast!

Declan McDonald

Google
My partner and I had the best day with steve and robin learning and making knives. Tucked away in a beautiful part of the west coast and freedom camping in town by the beach. The day was full of laughs and easy teachings, everyone there walked away with an awesome hand made knife from scratch and great memories. Nice locally made sheaths available for purchase to house the blade. Fantastic people and well worth a stop in. Cheers robin and steve will definitely be back when were next in your part of the world.

Dominic Brown

Google
Had an amazing day with Steven and Robyn learning how to make knives. Starting from bit of steel, hammering it into shape, all the way up to the finished product! Lunch was provided with a make yourself toasties and even free beer at the end. Highly recommend if you're passing through!

Tony Wynands

Google
Thank you very much Robyn and Steven, you are great hosts and l had the best time ever The smile is still on my face from all the banter and laughs we had while making our knives I could not image from a length of flat steel, a couple of strips of rimu wood and some pieces of brass you could show us how to create the knives we made Your easy and friendly manner made for a really enjoyable day It is a must to do for these of you who are travelling down the Coast Rd near Barrytown, West Coast When we are down that way again in the future we are definitely going to call in and get another knife ,only bigger this time Wishing you both good health and happiness for the future Kindest regards Tony Wynands Napier HB New Zealand

Ryan DaVinci

Google
A MUST DO. Robyn and Steven are both epic people and you'll walk away with a beautiful knife and a brilliant experience. Many funny stories and great memories. I'll be doing this again for sure.

Peter

Google
We had a fantastic day with Steven and Robyn. They are very charming and helped us out when things got a bit difficult. We are happy with our new knifes and the memories of this great day. Thank you!

The Beach House Ruby Bay Tasman

Google
Fantastic day! We went with another couple & all enjoyed the day. Steven & Robyn are amazing. They are very skilled, knowledgeable and helpful and coped well with a very large group on the day. They are very hospitable & have a great sense of humor. We were stoked with our knives & highly recommend anyone to do this. Fantastic experience. Thanks so much.