I am the current Queensland state representative for the Guild and conduct the assessments for both new (probationary) members and for those who want to take the next step and become full voting members of the Guild. 

 

From the AKG website:

Probationary membership is intended for those new makers who wish to become voting members of the Guild. Before being accepted as a Probationary member, new makers must submit three knives to their State representative for appraisal. These are rated against a set of criteria. The applicant needs to pass 10 of the 20 criteria to be accepted as a probationary member.

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Twelve months later a further three knives must be submitted for appraisal. The probationary member must achieve a score of 18 out of twenty across the three knives before the admission of the Probationer to Full membership is voted on by members at the next Annual General Meeting of the Guild.

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If you are interested in joining the guild or want to submit knives for full membership, please carefully read the assessment criteria.

 

 If you are ready to go, please get in touch and i'll arrange the assessment either in person or via post if distance is a factor.