Barrytown Knifemaking

Recreation · Barrytown

Barrytown Knifemaking

Recreation · Barrytown

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2662 Coast Road, Barrytown 7873, New Zealand

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Craft your own cool knife with Steve and Robyn in Barrytown, enjoying laughs, archery, giant swings, and tasty toasted sammies.  

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2662 Coast Road, Barrytown 7873, New Zealand Get directions

barrytownknifemaking.com

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2662 Coast Road, Barrytown 7873, New Zealand Get directions

+64 3 731 1053
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"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."

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Peter

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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

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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.

Blair Hansen

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Robyn and Steven are the best! An absolutely fantastic day from start to finish, and you leave with a cool knife to show for your efforts! I make sure I go and see them every time I head down south. 100% one of the main highlights of each trip

Thomas Petithuguenin

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I highly recommend this activity and would rate this 6/5 if I could. Steven and Robyn are fantastic hosts who have put together a once in a lifetime experience for their customers!

Diane G

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We had such an amazing time ! Robyn and Steven were great teachers. There was lunch, afternoon tea & biscuits, and even an afterwork beer ! Would definitely recommend this unique experience. We're leaving with amazing memories and a beautiful knife. Thank you so much for a lovely day 🙏

Joelle Lee

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The hospitality here is unmatched, Steven and Robyn are very down to earth and make fantastic teachers. Snack breaks were very much appreciated and everyone went home with a quality handmade knife. Would highly recommend.

robert weedon

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We had an awesome day with Steven and Robyn making our knives. They were very patient and made sure we left with knives to be proud of. Great for unmarried couples who want a quick wedding as Steven was delighted to tell us, under old laws, blacksmiths can wed couples. We decided against it as our parents weren’t there but I’m sure he’d do a fabulous job.

Morgan Williams

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What an amazing experience! We came over from Christchurch for a birthday thing, and had such a great day. Steve and Robyn are pros, they've been teaching people how to make knives for 17 years now, so you're in safe hands. You get to forge steel, smash white hot metal with a sledge hammer, shape it into whatever kind of knife you like (within reason, no cleavers i don't think), cut the wooden handle to size, lots of grinding and sanding and you leave with an incredible knife that YOU made! Steve is a real character and highly skilled, and will ensure you make the best knife possible. Absolutely recommend Barrytown Knifemaking!