The Naked Knifemaker Calendar

14/11/2025

🔥 The women backed it too.
One of our favourite photos from the project, proof that the Naked Knifemaker Calendar isn’t just the boys getting behind men’s mental health… the women did too. 💙

This calendar is more than cheeky photos.
It’s a community coming together.
It’s 12+ makers who said “yep, I’ll get uncomfortable if it means starting a conversation.”
And it’s supporters, men and women, who know how important this message is.

We are so proud to share that the 2025 Naked Knifemaker Calendar is now officially available for sale!
Every purchase helps launch The Anvil Assignment, our initiative supporting men’s mental health across the Lockyer Valley and beyond.

📅🔥 Grab your copy here:
www.ngknives.au/nakedknifemakercalendar

Thank you to every single person who stood behind (and in front of) this project.
Let’s keep the conversation going. 💙🛠️

29/10/2025

The Naked Knifemaker Calendar is officially at the printers featuring more than a dozen incredible makers who were brave enough to strip down for men’s mental health.

Every cent of profit will go towards registering The Anvil Assignment as an official charity and not-for-profit, helping us create real change in how men connect, heal, and speak up.

Huge thanks to everyone who helped make this wild idea a reality, you’ve bared more than skin; you’ve bared your heart. 🔥

Pre-orders are open now 👇
https://www.ngknives.au/nakedknifemakercalendar

Contact Andrew Stubbersfield Creative for any photography or graphic design needs. He’s incredibly talented, kind, and passionate.

15/10/2025

If 👏 they 👏 wanted 👏 to 👏 they 👏 would 👏

In a world where you can be anything, Wayne Schmidt from Cracked Anvil Forge chose to not only be in a naked calendar two years in a row but this year is a major sponsor!

He also sells the majority of them!

With over thirty years of experience in Blacksmithing and Knifemaking, Cracked Anvil Forge is one of the region's oldest and most well-respected Instructors and Blacksmith Forges in the SEQLD region.

You can find Wayne here:

🔗 www.crackedanvilforge.com.au
📍 1041 Redbank Plains Road, New Chum, Q 4303

Another photo for the The Naked Knifemaker Calendar

14/10/2025

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

11/10/2025

💥 Forge Change with Us 🔥

They’re only $30 but they could change everything.

The Naked Knifemaker Calendar isn’t just a cheeky gift idea; it’s how we’ll fund the launch of The Anvil Assignment, a registered charity that helps Aussie men rebuild their mental health through blacksmithing workshops and community connection.

Without these calendar sales, we can’t register 💔

Every purchase helps us open the doors, fund classes for those doing it tough, and remind blokes everywhere that even something broken can be forged for a new purpose.

📅 12 months. 12 makers. 1 mission.

👉 Grab your 2026 calendar now for just $30 and help forge Australia’s newest men’s mental health charity.

🔗 Order yours today before they’re gone!

🖤

Experience blacksmithing and knifemaking workshops in Gatton, QLD. Forge knives, axes or hammers. NDIS-friendly, sharpening services, Lockyer Valley-based.

01/10/2025

🔥 MEET THE MAKER: Reuben Hartikainen

‘Mental health to me is a safe space where you can reach out to friends or family about what’s going on in your life and head. I’ve been exposed to the effects of depression with some of my friends and family and it is something I’m passionate about raising awareness for.’

01/10/2025

🔥 It’s OFFICIAL – Pre-Sale is NOW OPEN! 🔥

The 2026 Naked Knifemaker Calendar is here - bigger, bolder, and forged with more purpose than ever before.

Every calendar sold supports The Anvil Assignment, our up and coming men’s mental health charity, funding hands-on workshops that prove even the most broken things can be reforged with purpose.

💡 Did you know: we lose enough men to su***de each week that we could fill a city bus? That’s an average of 7 every single day 💔

✨ What you get:
📅 A full year of incredible, raw & powerful images shot by the talented Andrew Stubbersfield.
💪 A conversation starter that does more than hang on your wall; it helps save lives.
🤝 The chance to be part of something that truly matters.

🎟️ Pre-sale is live right now! Don’t miss out, these WILL sell fast.

👉 Grab yours today: www.ngknives.au/nakedknifemakercalendar

The Anvil Assignment is an Australian mental health charity forging a new path for men — and the people who support them. Through blacksmithing-based workshops, hands-on outreach, and support resources for partners, we offer connection, resilience, and real tools for navigating mental health chall...

25/09/2025

💥 Our First Major Sponsor for the 2026 Naked Knifemaker Calendar! 💥

We’re beyond excited to welcome Unlimited Co. as the very first major sponsor for the 2026 Naked Knifemaker Calendar, proudly supporting The Anvil Assignment and men’s mental health.

Founded in 2022, Unlimited Co. saw a gap in the market for safety, training, and compliance services that are truly tailored to each client. Their offerings have grown to meet real-world needs - from drug & alcohol testing, workplace noise surveys, and safety inspections, to risk assessments, toolbox talks, and practical, scenario-based training.

Based in Emerald, they go wherever they’re needed - recently completing a 9-day road trip across Queensland to deliver transport training to a valued client.

But what makes this sponsorship even more meaningful is personal: Bruce and the Unlimited Co. team know the devastating impact of su***de, having lost three friends this year alone. Bruce has faced his own battles and now has a renewed perspective on life - one that values connection, purpose, and making a difference.

That’s why they’ve joined us in using blacksmithing, creativity, and community to spark conversations and help break the silence around men’s mental health.

💡 If you’re a business wanting to make an impact that goes beyond advertising - one that supports a cause that truly matters - now’s the time to jump on board. Let’s make something unforgettable, together.

📩 For sponsorship opportunities, get in touch today:www.ngknives.au/nakedknifemakercalendar

***dePrevention

22/09/2025

How it started….

vs how it’s going 🥵

PRE SALE OPENS 01/10/2025

20/09/2025

🎥✨ Behind every striking image is a storyteller.

We are so lucky to have Andrew Stubbersfield as the creative eye behind our 2026 Naked Knifemaker Calendar. Not only is he shooting every photo and piece of promo material - he’s capturing the soul of what this project is about.

Andrew doesn’t just take photos. He tells stories. He captures grit, vulnerability, laughter, and the raw honesty that makes this movement matter. Every frame holds more than an image - it holds connection.

We’re beyond grateful to work alongside such incredible talent. This video is just a glimpse of the magic Andrew brings to the table, and we can’t wait to share more with you.

🙌 Here’s to art with impact, and to the people who help bring it to life.

20/09/2025

✨ Creativity. Community. Conversation.✨
That’s what the Naked Knifemaker Calendar is all about.

What started as survival has become a movement.
NGKnives was forged when one man, battling silent suicidal thoughts, found blacksmithing as therapy in disguise. Hammer by hammer, he rebuilt himself - and we’ve created a space where others could too.

The calendar? It’s cheeky, bold, and unapologetically raw - but it’s not just about photos. It’s about stripping back the layers (literally + figuratively), starting conversations, and reminding men they’re not alone.

💡 In 2025, together we raised $5,600 for The Shaka Project.
💡 Now, every dollar supports The Anvil Assignment - our new charity providing hands-on programs and real mental health tools for men and their families.

Here’s why it matters:
⚠️ Su***de is still a leading cause of death for young Aussie men.
⚠️ Rates are rising in middle age.
⚠️ Elderly men remain the most at risk.

We can’t accept silence as the answer.

🌟 We’re looking for businesses and individuals to stand with us as sponsors of the 2026 edition. In return, you’ll be aligned with a cause that’s saving lives, seen across our platforms, and part of something bigger than a calendar.

Because this isn’t about dates on a wall.
It’s about breaking stigma, sparking connection, and forging hope.

📩 DM us if you or your brand want to be part of the change.