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JW Goldilox 2

My “Goldilox” every day carry knife (EDC) is really as the name suggests, just perfect!

It is neither too long, nor too short. Neither too heavy, not too light… it is just right!

  • Overall impressions
    • This Goldilox (#8 in the range) is as pretty as a lady.
    • The stabilised and coloured bolster, with the white handle give this little one a lady-like look
    • But do not be fooled! The 2 razor-sharp edges will stand its man in any job.
  • Blade
    • 1070 Carbon steel, fully quenched.
    • Both edges are a hollow ground on a 150mm wheel to ensure super-sharpness
    • A light acid etch provides a great contrast to the white handle
  • Bolsters
    • The bolsters are stabilised and dyed curly maple, with Carbon Fibre pins
  • Handle
    • The handle is white Corian (Aluminium oxide in a secret resin by Du Pont)
    • This must be one of the most under-rated handle materials
    • It is
      • Temp stable to 140C
      • Chemical resistant
      • Non-bacterial and hypoallergic
      • Non-slip, even when wet
      • And damn pretty…
    • Dimensions:
      • Blade: 85mm
      • Total: 195mm
    • Carry & presentation options
      • Sold with a genuine leather sheath

Price excludes shipping.

Contact details:

E-mail: Jean@fire-goby-forge

Tel: 083 654 5408 (Marketing & Sales)

Tel: 061 371 6132 (personal but not always available)

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FireGobyForge

Website: http://www.fire-goby-forge.co.za

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Knife Maker Bio

Good day name is Jean Wilke and knife making is in my blood!

I am the first scholar to be admitted into both the Cape Knifemaker’s Guild and the Knifemaker’s Guild of Southern Africa. I have been a full-time knifemaker since December 2020 (the day after finishing matric) and enjoying every moment of it. Below is my story…

I started making knives in May 2016, on my 14th birthday, after watching the first episode of the first season of Forged in Fire. I did a ½ day blacksmith course with Dennis Kriel in Pretoria. More courses with Ettienne Vorster and Neels van den Berg followed.

January 2018, as a wide-eyed 15year old, I did my 2-week ABS Introduction to BladeSmithing with Kevin & Heather Harvey, and this kicked my career into high gear. This was followed by evenings, weekends, and holidays in my own, rapidly evolving shop, where my skills were honed. Hard work, wonderful opportunities, and more blessings that I can ever deserve brought me to where I am today.

As for the future…

I hope to travel to the USA and obtain my ABS Journeyman rating in July, but for that I will need EVEN more blessings, hard work and good luck.

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