Knifemaker
Warren Smith
Bushbaby knives
Palm Beach, KwaZulu-Natal
In Warren’s own words
How I started
In 2007 I started wit 2 files, one got annealed and shaped with the other one. I've still got the knife somewhere
What I make
I make fixed blades for now, I will start learning how to make folders at some point.
My knives are normally on the smaller side, neck knives etc
How I work
I use stock removal. Everything is done by me from cutting the profiles to the leather work
Ordering
Do you take commissions? I do take commissions as long as it fits in with my 'style'
I will not copy another makers work!
Written for this directory in 2026.
Work
Pieces marked available are for sale. Contact Warren directly to buy one or to commission your own.
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Utility fixed blade Sold
Steel: Aebl · Handle: Wild olive · Length: 80mm · Flat ground
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Petty style kitchen knife Available · R1500
Steel: Aebl · Handle: African padauk · Flat ground · Satin finish
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Hunter/bushcrafter Available · R2000
Steel: Aebl · Handle: Tamboti · Flat ground · Hand rubbed finish
