Off Track Arts

Creative kiwi couple Benjamin Madden & Marisa McLuckie combine their mutual interest in ancient techniques with modern tools to handcraft one-of-a-kind knives, sculptures & jewellery. Working from their studio in the Wairarapa, they repurpose salvaged & fossicked materials to create Future Heirloom Artifact Treasures
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  • $350 +
    Sun and Moon Disc Pendant - Yellow Storm Jasper
    Rhythmic cycles. Ebb and Flow.We found the beautiful yellow Storm Jasper for this piece in our favourite fossicking spot in the Wairarapa, Riversdale Beach in the North Island of New Zealand, Aotearoa.Carved by Benjamin and gilded by Marisa with gold leaf on one side and silver leaf on the other, th...
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  • $350 +
    Sun and Moon Disc Pendant - Red Jasper
    Rhythmic cycles. Ebb and Flow.We found the beautiful Red Jasper for this piece at our favourite fossicking spot in the Wairarapa at Riversdale Beach in the lower North Island of New Zealand, Aotearoa.Carved by Benjamin then gilded by Marisa with gold leaf on one side and silver leaf on the other. Sh...
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  • $150 +
    Beach Pebble Pendant
    We found the beautiful beach pebble for this pendant at our favourite Wairarapa fossicking spot in the lower North Island of New Zealand, Aotearoa.We tumbled it in a batch of local stones in our rock tumbler for several weeks in silicon carbide, changing the grits weekly through to a high polish.Hol...
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  • $800 +
    Serpentine Carving Seax
    A Serpentine Dancer in the hand with a cut that sings of Ssssteel.The steel jacket on this blade was a greasy piece of twisted cable from the bottom of a scrap bin at our local metal recyclers. The edge steel in the centre of the blade is good reliable 1084 high carbon steel.The bronze fittings were...
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  • $900 +
    Spalted Sycamore Chef's Knife
    The steel blade on this Integral Chef's Knife is pattern welded low layer damascus steel, hand forged to shape.The handle is made from a beautifully figured piece of spalted sycamore tree from the little property we used to rent on Brooklyn Road in Carterton that was felled. It has been stabilised f...
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  • $400 +
    Clipped Sycamore Paring Knife
    The Sycamore tree was fallenNear by is where it grewHonoured as a handleRespect is as its due.The handle is made from a beautifully figured piece of spalted sycamore tree from the little property we used to rent on Brooklyn Road in Carterton that was felled. It has been stabilised for added durabili...
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  • $1,500 +
    Black Maire Carving Knife
    The steel blade on this integral carving knife is pattern welded locally salvaged wrought iron over recycled bandsaw blades and 1084 damascus steel, forged to shape.Beyond the integral bolster salvaged black maire wood is set with a black quartz cabochon carved from beach pebble we found at our favo...
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  • $2,500 +
    Persian Inspired Carving Knife
    This Ancient Persia inspired carving knife is hand forged from custom damascus steel made with repurposed bandsaw blade, excavated wrought iron pipe and 1084. The construction includes an integral bolster and sterling silver pinned full tang.The handle scales are carved from a Nelson grossular garne...
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    Ceremonial Carving Knife
    Benjamin forged this blade from custom damascus using repurposed bandsaw blade with excavated wrought iron pipe and 1084. This knife is constructed with an Integral bolster and bronze pinned hidden tang.The handle is crafted from locally salvaged purple heart wood.The spacer and pommel are our own b...
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  • $1,000 +
    Shipworm Fossil Feast Knife
    This the perfect coastal cutter for ritual feasting and ceremony!The damascus steel blade is 21 layers of 15n20 and 1084, pattern welded, twisted and forged to shape. A hidden tang construction is firmly held with a cast shibuichi pin.The handle is made from local antler and leather spacers with sta...
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  • $390 +
    Pounamu Peak Ring ~ Size: 9¼ / S
    Using the ancient technique of sandcasting we poured molten sterling silver around Pounamu to create this one-of-a-kind Pounamu Peak Ring.Inspired by the stunning mountainous landscapes of Aotearoa, New Zealand.Style: Pounamu Peak RingMaterials: Sterling Silver, Pounamu from Hokitika, New Zealand.Pr...
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  • $450 +
    Pounamu River Pebble Ring ~ Size: 7¾ / P
    Using the ancient technique of sandcasting we poured molten bronze around Pounamu to create this one-of-a-kind Pounamu Pebble Ring.Inspired by the rings of the Medieval Period. Gemstones were endowed with mystical abilities, some medicinal and others representing virtues. Pounamu is Protective 💚S...
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    Blade Pendant - Grossular Garnet
    Ancestral survival, awareness and adaptability.Grossular Garnet from the South Island of New Zealand, carved into a large blade form by Benjamin and braided by Marisa using brown waxed thread with slip knots making this pendant easily adjustable in length.⚔️If you would like to purchase this pie...
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  • $160 +
    Yellow Jasper Blade Pendant
    Ancestral survival, awareness and adaptability.Yellow jasper storm agate we found at our favourite local Wairarapa fossicking spot, carved into a blade form by Benjamin and braided by Marisa using waxed thread with slip knots making this pendant easily adjustable in length.⚔️If you would like to...
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  • $250 +
    Genesis Ring - Size: 6 / L+
    Genesis. The point of creation. A seed. New beginnings.Using the ancient technique of sandcasting we poured molten shibuichi alloy of copper and silver around a sterling silver nugget to create this one-of-a-kind Genesis Ring.Due to the copper content of shibuichi it will patina beautifully as it ag...
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    Genesis Ring - Size: 6 / L+
    Genesis. The point of creation. A seed. New beginnings.Using the ancient technique of sandcasting we poured molten shibuichi alloy of copper and silver around a sterling silver nugget to create this one-of-a-kind Genesis Ring.Due to the copper content of shibuichi it will patina beautifully as it ag...
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    Genesis Ring - Size: 6¾ / N
    Genesis. The point of creation. A seed. New beginnings.Using the ancient technique of sandcasting we poured molten bronze around a sterling silver nugget to create this one-of-a-kind Genesis Ring.Size: 6¾ / NWidth: 2.5mmDate: 2024Artist: Marisa McLuckieWe are not able to resize this ring so please ...
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  • $280 +
    Genesis Ring - Size: 6¾ / N
    Genesis. The point of creation. A seed. New beginnings.Using the ancient technique of sandcasting we poured molten bronze around sterling silver to create this one-of-a-kind Genesis Ring. Size: 6¾ / NWidth: 2.5mmDate: 2023Artist: Marisa McLuckieWe are not able to resize this ring so please ensure i...
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  • $290 +
    Genesis Ring - Size: 5¾ / L
    Genesis. The point of creation. A seed. New beginnings.Using the ancient technique of sandcasting we poured molten sterling silver around a shibuichi alloy nugget of copper and silver to create this one-of-a-kind Genesis Ring.Size: 5¾ / LWidth: 2.5mmDate: 2024Artist: Marisa McLuckieWe are not able ...
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    Genesis Ring - Size: 8 / P+
    Genesis. The point of creation. A seed. New beginnings.Using the ancient technique of sandcasting we poured molten sterling silver around a shibuichi alloy nugget of copper and silver to create this one-of-a-kind Genesis Ring.Size: 8 / PWidth: 2.5mmDate: 2024Artist: Marisa McLuckieWe are not able to...
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  • $380 +
    Genesis Ring - Size: 10¼ / U
    Genesis. The point of creation. A seed. New beginnings.Using the ancient technique of sandcasting we poured molten bronze around sterling silver to create this one-of-a-kind Genesis Ring.Size: 10¼ / UWidth: 6mmDate: 2024Artist: Marisa McLuckieWe are not able to resize this ring so please ensure it ...
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    Genesis Ring - Size: 10 / T½
    Genesis. The point of creation. A seed. New beginnings.Using the ancient technique of sandcasting we poured molten bronze around sterling silver to create this one-of-a-kind Genesis Ring.Size: 10 / T½Width: 6mmDate: 2024Artist: Marisa McLuckieWe are not able to resize this ring so please ensure it ...
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  • $390 +
    Genesis Ring - Size: 6 / L+
    Genesis. The point of creation. A seed. New beginnings.Using the ancient technique of sandcasting we poured molten sterling silver around a shibuichi alloy nugget of copper and silver to create this one-of-a-kind Genesis Ring.Size: 6 / LWidth: 6mmDate: 2024Artist: Marisa McLuckieWe are not able to r...
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    Genesis Ring - Size: 11¼ / W
    Genesis. The point of creation. A seed. New beginnings.Using the ancient technique of sandcasting we poured molten sterling silver around a shibuichi alloy nugget of copper and silver to create this one-of-a-kind Genesis Ring.Size: 11¼ / WWidth: 6mmDate: 2024Artist: Marisa McLuckieWe are not able t...
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