Gränsfors Bruk Axe Guide: Carving, Bushcraft & Splitting

Gränsfors Bruk Axe Guide: Carving, Bushcraft & Splitting

Choosing a Gränsfors Bruk axe is more than just a purchase; it’s an investment in a tool that will likely outlast you. Since 1902, this Swedish forge has been the gold standard for hand-forged axes, each stamped with the initials of the smith who made it. At Nat Ord...

Spoon Carving Workshops 2026

Happy New Year everyone! This year we will be ramping up our spoon carving and other greenwood working workshops! Our next Beginner Spoon Carving Workshop is 24 January at Chiltern with only 2 spots remaining!  Get ready to transform a simple piece of wood into...
5 Best Woods for Beginner Spoon Carvers in Australia

5 Best Woods for Beginner Spoon Carvers in Australia

We’ve all been there: you’ve got your new carving knife, a fresh log from the garden, and high hopes. But twenty minutes later, your hands are cramping, the wood is splintering, and you’re wondering if you’re just “not a natural.” Here’s a secret: It might...
Christmas Gift Guide: 10 Useful & Quality Gifts Under $50

Christmas Gift Guide: 10 Useful & Quality Gifts Under $50

This holiday season, make your gifts count. Instead of disposable trinkets that end up in a drawer, choose tools, books, and items that are genuinely useful, built to last, and crafted with integrity. At Nat Ord Artist + Supplier, we believe quality doesn’t have...
The Awesome Christmas Gift Guide: Tools, Gear & Experiences

The Awesome Christmas Gift Guide: Tools, Gear & Experiences

Easy Christmas Gifts: Tools for Fun, Making, and Outdoors! Tired of giving boring gifts? Give a gift that means more! Choose something that sparks adventure, starts creativity, or gets them outside. At Nat Ord Artist + Supplier, we have great gear, tools, books, and...