Knifemaker
Eric van Zyl
Ericwolf Knives
Location not listed yet
In Eric’s own words
Eric’s passion for knives started at a young age, when he started collecting and making knives. As a qualified fitter and turner he started creating handmade knives with only a file and a grinder – flattening and curving the steel to precision.
In 2019 Eric took advice from Theuns Prinsloo and completed a knife-making course by Andre Erasmus. Within a day and a half, Eric crafted his first professionally handmade custom knife.
Ericwolfknives was founded in September 2019. He then built his own electric oven, by which he creates precision temperatures for accurate tempering, thus perfecting the steel.
Ericwolf custom handcrafted knife is unique – no replicas! Only top-quality materials are used for the handles and each knife is branded with an Ericwolf logo. Special design and engraving requests are welcome. Ericwolf knives are one of a kind and never seizes to amaze. Each knife also comes with a unique handmade sheath
Written for this directory in 2020.
Past work
These pieces show Eric’s style; most have found owners. Ask what’s on the bench now or commission your own.
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EvZ Knife 5
Knife with sheath · Blade 105 mm long x 55 mm wide · Blade made of Lohman L4528 · Handle made of Burl wood
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EvZ Knife 4
Knife with sheath · Blade 140 mm long · Blade made of Lohman L4528 · Bolsters Brass
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EvZ Knife 3
Knife with sheath · Blade 100mm long · Blade made of Lohman L4528 · Blade Length 100 mm
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EvZ Knife 2
Knife with sheath · Blade 100 mm long · Blade made of Lohman L4528 · Bolsters Cattle Bone
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EvZ Knife 1
Knife with sheath · Blade 100 mm long · Blade made of Lohman L4528 · Bolsters 304 stainless
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EVZ1
Knife with sheath · Birthdate 17 Sept 2019 · Blade 100mm long · Blade made of Lohman L4528
