Knifemaker
Waldu Massyn
Hartbeespoort, North West
In Waldu’s own words
Waldu Massyn is part time knife maker from Hartbeespoort. He started to pursue this hobby after the 2017 KGSA show. After setting up shop and manufacturing his own belt and disc sander, he completed his first knife in his workshop in 2018.
His greatest inspiration and mentor is his father, who is a KGSA member. His goal as an aspiring knife maker is to take first place in the Non-Guild competition and then followed by becoming a KGSA member as well.
One of his greatest lessons learned, is that the next should always be better than the last. Knife making is not just a hobby, it’s part of his life and he looks forward to being part of this community for many years to come.
Written for this directory in 2020.
Past work
These pieces show Waldu’s style; most have found owners. Ask what’s on the bench now or commission your own.
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7 photos
Lightning Strike Slipjoint
Blade material : N690 Bohler · Handle material : Lightning strike carbon fiber · Liner material : 304ss · Bolster material : Honeycomb black
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6 photos
WM Carbon Fiber Slipjoint
Blade material: N690 Bohler · Handle material: Carbon fiber twill weave · Blade length: 73mm · Total length: 163mm
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3 photos
WM Biltong Knife
Blade material: N690 Bohler · Handle material: Red bushwillow burl · Liner material: Red vulcanized liner · Bolster material: 303ss
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5 photos
WM G10 Hunter
Blade material: N690 · Handle material: Black G10 · Liner material: Red G10 · Bolster material: Red/Black G10
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7 photos
Purple Heart Hunter
Blade material: N690 Bohler · Handle material: Purpleheart · Spacer material: Red Vulcanized liner · Guard Material: 303ss
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7 photos
WM Tombotie Hunter
Blade material: N690 Bohler · Handle material: Tambotie with mosaic pin · Spacer material: Red Vulcanized liner · Guard Material: 303ss
