Knifemaker
Bobby Ivanov
Location not listed yet
In Bobby’s own words
I was born in 1960 in East European, Bulgaria. I have been cutting, sanding, gluing, etc since the age of 9.
I have been in SA about for 30 years. In 2000 I seriously started making knives as a hobby.
My trade qualification is tool and die maker. Since 2008, I am making knives as a one of my base income I also do other exclusive item such as clocks, writing instruments, carvings e c t.
Written for this directory in 2020.
Past work
These pieces show Bobby’s style; most have found owners. Ask what’s on the bench now or commission your own.
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BI Knife 6
Warthog carved · Ebony · Blade: 150mm · Total: 270mm
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BI Bowie
Gemsbok · Carved warthog tusk · Blade: 240mm · Total: 300mm
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BI Axe
Damascus axe · Total length: 480mm
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BI The Twins
Ebony carved · Warthog carved · Blade: 120mm · Total: 230mm
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BI Knife 5
Blesbok · Warthog carved · Blade: 120mm · Total: 240mm
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BI Knife 4
Gemsbok · Warthog carved · Blade: 180mm · Total: 300mm
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BI Knife 3
Blesbok · Warthog carved · Blade: 240mm · Total: 420mm
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BI Knife 2
Springbok · Ebony carved · Blade: 120mm · Total: 240mm
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BI Skinner
Full tang skinning knife. · Ebony carved · Blade: 100mm · Total: 200mm
