I am Corin Urquhart
Niroc is Corin backwards.
Feel free to ask any questions in the comments!
16/May/2023
I have been a maker since I was old enough to swing a hammer. My grandfather had a box of tools in his garage for my brother and I to use and from my earliest memories, hammering, nailing and sawing wood feature prominently. Mostly making new and improved “Billy Carts” (Maybe they are called Box Carts in America?) I would steal my mothers balsa wood and make my own rubber band powered aircraft. I forged my first knife from a nail when I was about 12 and I still love making and repairing.
I made my first knife from a blade blank in around 2002, and am probably best known for the manufacture of barrel knives. I will write some blog posts on that subject as time goes on!
I work full time. This little venture is my hobby. I have been the General Manager of Gameco PTY LTD since 2013. I started at Gameco in 1999 as a Gas Cylinder Test Station Operator. I am best known for starting the Gameco Artisan Supplies Business division in 2012. www.artisansupplies.com.au
Over the last decades I have assisted many hundreds of people on their making journey. Whether it was making their first knife, machining, help, advice or providing tools and materials from my hoard. I really love the Australian Maker Community.
In 2013 Keith Fludder and I founded the Knife Art Association (KAA) and together with our membership, this not for profit association has now grown to manage and run; The Sydney Knife Show, The Brisbane Knife Show, The Adelaide Knife Show, The Perth Knife Show, and The Australian Blade Symposium. I currently volunteer my time as the Treasurer of the KAA. I have served on this committee since its founding.
I am a full member of the Australian Knifemakers Guild (AKG) and have volunteered my time as Secretary and committee member.
You can find me on Instagram @corin_at_gameco or @my_opinion_is_my_art
Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/NirocHammer
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@corinkayaker
Here are some videos of some of my builds and collaborations.
How can I see all the pattern options?
Do you make copper tools?
Hi Mate,
Pattern options are seen by selecting the options in the product pages, but doing a comprehensive range of patterns in a catalogue or Gallery is a great idea and I will look into it.
Basically I can make just about anything into a patterned knurl. Also regarding copper tools, yes, I can certainly look at it subject to your requirement send me an email and lets talk!
Saw your center punch on Pask makes’ channel and had to have one.
Its almost too good to use, almost.
You’ve got a great sense of humor to your work, and the quality is top notch. Just wanted to let you know one of us yanks, really appreciates what you are doing!