I grew up in a house where everybody had creative hobbies. Amongst others: Gem cutting and polishing and woodworking. My father had a keen eye for knives. My interest for knives probably stemmed from this.
I attended my first knife course (fixed blade) in 1993 with Owen Wood.
From 1996 up to 2004 I continued making fixed blade knives, with my passion being folders, I continued to gather the equipment required to make folders.
In January 2004, I attended a Liner Lock Course with Gawie and Tinus Herbst. With the correct tools and basic hollow grinding techniques, I mastered the making of folders within a short period of time.
The Knifemakers Guild of South Africa accepted me as a member in September 2006.
An Architect by profession, I find great joy in designing well balanced and proportioned knives with clean flowing lines. I only use natural materials on my handles. I strive to grow and develop in the art of hand made knives.
Part time maker.
Specialties : linerlock folders.
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Prices start at R450, average R800, with highs of R1200.
