South African custom knifemakers

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A free directory of hand-made knives from every corner of South Africa. Pick a province and a speciality, then WhatsApp, call or email the maker directly — no middleman, no commission.

Push Dagger
Made by Neels van den Berg, Lanseria

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Browse all makers, including guild members whose town isn't listed yet.

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  • Ettienne VorsterExhibiting at the Baobab Custom Knife Show this weekend; new “Beekeeper” gentleman’s folder available
  • Bertie RietveldMaking Damascus
  • Arno BernardNew release announced on Facebook

Work from the directory

The coloured bar on each maker is their time at the bench, shaded like tempered steel — straw for newcomers, blue for thirty years and more.

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Suppliers & services

Grinders, Damascus steel, engraving, scrimshaw, presentation boxes and knifemaking supplies — from South African businesses.

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Learn to make a knife

Guild members and working smiths who teach — from one-day forging classes to Damascus and folder courses.

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KGSA Guild Show 2027

27–28 August 2027, Mosaïek Lifestyle Centre, Randburg. More than 60 makers under one roof.

Guilds & shows

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