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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  • $250 +
    Pioneers Hobnail Ring ~ Size: 6½ / M+
    Hobnails have been used since antiquity to protect the soles of boots.Using the ancient technique of sandcasting we poured molten shibuichi alloy of copper and silver into local Wairarapa beach sand around an authentic vintage hand-forged iron Hobnail to create this unique Pioneers Hobnail Ring.Due ...
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  • $390 +
    Pounamu Peak Ring ~ Size: 5¼ / K
    Using the ancient technique of sandcasting we poured molten sterling silver around a Pounamu Pebble to create this one-of-a-kind Pounamu Peak Ring.Inspired by the stunning mountainous landscapes of Aotearoa, New Zealand.Collection: Mountain RingsStyle: Pounamu Peak RingMaterials: Sterling silver, Ne...
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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 +
    Kitchen Slicer
    Hand forged 1084 steel. The handle is Wellington Pohutukawa and Wairarapa Redwood, stabilised for durability. Hidden tang construction.Blade length: 180mmOverall length: 310mmYear: 2024Artist: Benjamin Madden⚔️If you would like to purchase this piece but live outside of New Zealand or Australia,...
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  • $600 +
    Kitchen Utility Knife
    Scaled down but up for the big tasks 🦊Hand forged 1084 steel. The handle is Wairarapa Redwood with Wairarapa Ocean Beach driftwood, stabilised for durability. Hidden tang construction.Blade length: 120mmOverall length: 240mmYear: 2024Artist: Benjamin Madden⚔️If you would like to purchase this...
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  • $400 +
    Belt Knife
    Hand forged by Benjamin from 1084. Full tang construction. Redwood scales, stabilised for durability.This bushcraft belt knife comes with a custom brown leather belt sheath handmade by Marisa. Blade length: 105mmOverall length: 200mmYear: 2021Artists: Benjamin Madden & Marisa McLuckie⚔️If you wo...
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  • $780 +
    Chef Knife
    Hand forged 1084 steel. The handle is a striking lightning bolt grained Wairarapa Redwood with a smaller piece of Wairarapa Ocean Beach driftwood, stabilised for durability. Hidden tang construction.Blade length: 160mmOverall length: 275mmYear: 2024Artist: Benjamin Madden⚔️If you would like to p...
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  • $1,200 +
    Wrought Iron & Nickel Chef Knife
    Hand forged 80crv2 steel clad with Wairarapa wrought iron from salvaged wagon wheel and nickel shim. The handle is Wairarapa Redwood, stabilised for durability. Hidden tang construction.Blade length: 190mmOverall length: 315mmYear: 2024Artist: Benjamin Madden⚔️If you would like to purchase this ...
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  • $700 +
    Matai Puukko Bushcraft Knife
    This knife was hand forged by Benjamin from 1084 carbon steel with Wairarapa Ocean Beach driftwood bolster and reclaimed Matai handle.This one of a kind bushcraft knife comes with a custom leather belt sheath, handmade by Marisa. Blade length: 73mmOverall length: 175mmOverall length sheathed: 200mmY...
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  • $800 +
    Bronze Redwood Puukko Bushcraft Knife
    This beautiful bushcraft knife was hand forged by Benjamin from locally excavated spring steel with a sandcast bronze bolster and Wairarapa redwood handle.This one of a kind bushcraft knife comes with a custom leather belt sheath, handmade by Marisa. Blade length: 88mmOverall length: 195mmOverall le...
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  • $600 +
    Redwood Bone Puukko Bushcraft Knife
    This knife was hand forged by Benjamin from locally excavated spring steel, bronze and beef bone bolster and Wairarapa redwood handle.This one of a kind bushcraft knife comes with a custom leather belt sheath, handmade by Marisa. Blade length: 73mmOverall length: 175mmOverall length sheathed: 205mmY...
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  • $1,200 +
    Twisted Damascus Puukko Knife
    This handsome bushcraft knife was hand forged by Benjamin from his custom Twisted W damascus steel with reclaimed Wellington wharf wrought iron for the bolster and Wairarapa redwood handle.This one of a kind knife comes with a custom leather belt sheath, handmade by Marisa. Blade length: 98mm Overal...
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  • $1,500 +
    Mangu 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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  • $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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  • $2,500 +
    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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  • $70 +
    Trolls Cross Pendant - Iron
    The Trollkors or “Trolls Cross" is an ancient Scandinavian protective symbol, keeping trolls, unhelpful spirits and bad luck at bay. Any negative energy or magic will be attracted to the iron in the pendant then safely dispelled, protecting the wearer.Iron is protective. Steel is an alloy of iron ...
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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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