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01 Katanza 
Hunting Knives 
Knives 1 and 2: 90mm 
blade, 67-layer Damascus stainless 
steel in Japanese VG10, hardness of 
60HRC with Ferric Chloride finish 
and stabilised curly birchwood 
handle grip in blue, or stabilised 
wood in natural colour. RRP $210 
each, including leather sheath.
Knife 3 and 4: 115mm straight back 
blade 67-layer Damascus stainless 
steel on Japanese VG10, hardness 
of 60HRC with Ferric Chloride 
finish with golden desert wood 
handle. Also offered in East African 
Ebony wood handle (far right).  RRP 
$215 each, with leather sheath.
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02 70 Years on 
the Water The 
Hutchwilco New 
Zealand Boat Show
Seventy years, thousands of boats, 
and generations of stories from sea 
to shore — The Hutchwilco New 
Zealand Boat Show is marking a 
major milestone in 2026, celebrating 
seven decades at the heart of 
New Zealand’s boating and fishing 
community.  Returning to Auckland 
Showgrounds from 14–17 May, 
this year’s show isn’t just about 
what’s new, it’s a nod to where it 
all began, and the people who’ve 
made it what it is today.
To mark the 70-year anniversary, 
visitors can expect a curated display 
of classic and heritage vessels, 
showcasing how far boating in 
New Zealand has come. A Boat 
Show Movie Theatre, showing 
historic footage that celebrate 
the stories, boats and moments 
that shaped the show. Special 
anniversary prizes and giveaways, 
celebrating the loyal community 
that has supported the show over 
the decades, with a strong focus 
on the people behind the pastime, 
the boaties, fishers, families and 
industry who’ve shaped the culture.
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