15/10/2025
Dive in deep with the project I'm currently involved in❤️
Okay, so hear me out.
We all know someone who’s struggling - maybe it’s unemployment, a relationship breakdown, poor health, or just being stuck in a job that drains the life out of them. The list goes on.
One of the reasons we love going to shows and festivals is the opportunity to connect with people. More often than not, I find myself talking with wives and partners about how much their loved one is struggling. We throw that word around, nod and sigh but what if we could actually do something about it? Even something small?
Because whether it’s a veteran battling with DVA just to be seen as human instead of paperwork, or a partner carrying the entire family on their shoulders with no time or money left for themselves, the load is heavy.
Now, my personal reach only goes so far. But what if we could connect you with a blacksmith or knifemaker in your area to provide that 1:1 forge time? The kind of space where you can sit at a table, be seen and heard, and lose yourself in the rhythm of making something with your hands. A place where the noise in your head finally quiets down.
Here’s the thing; if every one of our NGKnives: The Art of Makingfollowers bought just one Naked Knifemaker Calendar, we’d raise $97,590 🤯
That’s enough to:
🔥 Subsidise classes for those who need them most
🔥 Host mental health events and forge-based outreach
🔥 Build a “who to call” library for the moments before you wonder if tonight’s the night to call an ambulance
🔥 And invest directly back into the blacksmithing and knifemaking community by supporting makers who’ve completed our mental health training program and can deliver the same supportive, high-quality experiences you’ve come to expect from NGK.
Because this isn’t just about forging metal. It’s about showing you that even when you truly feel broken, you can be reforged with purpose.
🔗 www.ngknives.au/nakedknifemakercalendar
