Knifemaker

Jakobus Steyn

JFS Knives

Sasolburg, Free State

In Jakobus’s own words

I am a hobby-ist knifemaker, making knives for more than 20 years.

All the work is done by myself, sheaths included.

I attend 2-3 knife shows a year; Baobab, Bloemfontein and Huntex..

Written for this directory in 2026.

Work

Pieces marked available are for sale. Contact Jakobus directly to buy one or to commission your own.

  • Hunter by Jakobus Steyn

    Hunter Available · R2800

    Steel: 440C · Handle: Wild olive and blue resin · Length: 236 mm · 440C with wild olive handle on white liners and a mirror finish.

  • EDC by Jakobus Steyn

    EDC Available · R2200

    Steel: 440C · Handle: Blue maple burl · Length: 200 mm

  • Drop point hunter by Jakobus Steyn

    Drop point hunter Available · R3200

    Steel: 1070 and 15n20 · Handle: Tambotie · Length: 250mm