At our workshop in South East Melbourne, we design and handcraft premium kitchen knives, custom knives, and leather goods, all with a commitment to quality and precision.
We take immense pride in creating functional works of art that are made to last, using the finest materials and techniques honed over years of experience. From the kitchen to the workshop, our products are designed to elevate your experience, whether you’re a home cook, professional chef, or avid craftsperson.
In addition to crafting knives and leather goods, we also offer sharpening, maintenance, and servicing for all your blades. Whether it’s kitchen knives, straight razors, or specialized craft tools, we make sure your blades always perform at their best.
Our favourites? Kitchen knives, straight razors, and a wide range of tools for craftspeople. We love bringing your blades back to life with expert sharpening and restoration, ensuring they’re always ready to deliver the perfect cut.
Australian made. Australian owned. Handcrafted with care.
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What People Are Saying
“Ajax made me a bespoke Japanese style cooks knife of about 20cm long in the blade. We shortened the ricasso to change the balance for me. Handle was figured gidgee with a titanium spacer. Extremely sharp and will slice tomatoes under its own weight if I pulled on the handle only. EXTREMELY PLEASED with the knife.
Looking at commissioning a big brother for it this year”
— Geoff Cheah, February 2021
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“Just finished the Knife Sharpening 101 class and I want to learn more. Ajax explained the whole process very clearly and gave us ample time to practice our new found knowledge. I thoroughly enjoyed the class and will be back for the more advanced course and I really hope you consider doing a sharpening course for woodworkers too.”
— Dean Tedesco, March 2020
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“Picked up my newly sharpened knives from Freehand Creations and holy smoke!!! They are like brand new knives, very very sharp. I also had some wood chisels lying around that I thought were beyond repair, however the Freehand team brought them back to life!”
— Clayton Greenbury, August 2020
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“I have a 10 year old straight razor which remained unused almost that long
Ajax did an amazing job. After a number of folks declined the work, I found Ajax via the Cutthroat Club - he came highly recommended sending the razor back much sharper, and in a far better condition than when I first purchased it!
Here’s to pretending I’m Bond again!
Thanks a million!”
— Nikhil Roy, December 2020
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“I want to give a huge shout-out to Ajax, Tash & Freehand Creations for designing and creating me my very own CUSTOM KNITTING NEEDLES!!!
My boyfriend just handed me an early Christmas Gift and I couldn’t believe what it was.
The most delicate, beautiful, and amazing knitting needles were created just for me.
Thank you so much Ajax, I have already used them and I can tell you they are so smooth and beautiful, I can’t wait to design a project to use them with!!! <3 <3”
— Liz Simes, December 2020
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“I went on the first 'Knife Sharpening 101' event and I'm was really impressed, the knowledge and understanding of the topic was really informative. I also walked away with a little booklet that I can do a refresh with.
I've always struggled with get the knifes SUPER sharp and now I can, excellent work Ajax.
My knifes will still need the extra care and attention that the company provides as a 'standard service' and I'm looking forward to when I can purchase knifes from these guys..”
— Calc IT, March 2020
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