South African custom knifemakers

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Hand-made knives from every corner of South Africa. Tap a knife, then WhatsApp, call or email the maker directly: no middleman, no commission.

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A step-by-step user manual, with pictures: how to find a maker, get a page of your own, add your work and keep it up to date. Written for a phone, and you don't need to sign in to read it.

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The portal's Your page screen A maker's page with contact buttons Adding and managing work and photos

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  • Paul LateganNew Bowie still in progress 5160 patridge wood and brass scales. Price R3000 leather seath include
  • Trevor WoolfsonFinished a slim-line RWL34 razor for Blade Show Austria
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  • Ettienne VorsterExhibiting at the Baobab Custom Knife Show this weekend; new “Beekeeper” gentleman’s folder available

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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BFN Knife Show 2026

6 & 7 November 2026, Ramblers Club, Bloemfontein.

Guilds & shows

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