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  1. #11
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    Default Re: Dad's 60th. Please point me to a good knife maker.

    Burger knives , top notch

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    Default Re: Dad's 60th. Please point me to a good knife maker.

    Some amazing stuff recommended. Will surely find what I'm looking for. Thank you to all. I will post a pic of what I get.

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    Default Re: Dad's 60th. Please point me to a good knife maker.

    Quote Originally Posted by Donafrica1 View Post
    Hi guys. Got my dad's 60th birthday coming up at month end and would like to get him something special. He loves custom knives. Something with a damascus blade would be great. Thanks all

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    Where are you located?

    3 weeks is not enough to have a custom knife made, from my experience it takes closer to 3-4 months (depending on the work etc that goes into it). Therefore you will be looking at current stock. I suggest you have a look at the names often used/mentioned on GS, the guys here know what they're talking about when it comes to judging a knife!! From there start phoning the various makers, and possibly a retailer like SharpEdge to ascertain stock levels (many knife makers do not keep stock around as they either make on order or prepare for the various show days). Just keep in mind that a retailer will add +- 50% to the price the maker would charge.

  4. #14
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    Default Re: Dad's 60th. Please point me to a good knife maker.

    Leigh Fogarty
    Does he still operate from Kenton-Sea?

  5. #15

    Default Re: Dad's 60th. Please point me to a good knife maker.

    For availability, pocket knife wise check Trevor Burger of Burgerknives.co.za

    The list posted earlier:

    Neels Van Den Berg
    Vincent French
    Lourens Prinsloo
    Neels Pretorius
    Robert Bauchop
    Jan Hendrik Viljoen
    Hylton Rutherford
    JD Van Deventer (JDVDKnives)

    Are all great guys. I can ad Stuart Smith, Kosie and Willem Steenkamp and Deon Nel as well.

    If you are in Johannesburg area come to the show in a few weeks. Quite a few you will be able to chose from. I will be there taking some photos again as well.



    I am flattered for the mention Skaaphaas, but I am no where near to having stock at this stage. Too busy with my day job and tweaking designs before sending off to have profiles cut.

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    Default Re: Dad's 60th. Please point me to a good knife maker.

    The knife show is heaven sent. Count me in!

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  7. #17
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    Default Re: Dad's 60th. Please point me to a good knife maker.

    Quote Originally Posted by Mr_Medic View Post
    Neels Van Den Berg
    Vincent French
    Lourens Prinsloo
    Neels Pretorius
    Robert Bauchop
    Jan Hendrik Viljoen
    Hylton Rutherford
    JD Van Deventer (JDVDKnives)


    That should keep you busy for a bit.

    Stay Bladed.
    JD makes some awesome knives. Does really well in the USA so not much available in SA.


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    Default Re: Dad's 60th. Please point me to a good knife maker.

    Rob Brown of Port Elizabeth makes phenomenal knives. http://www.robbrownknives.com/

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    Default Re: Dad's 60th. Please point me to a good knife maker.

    Quote Originally Posted by Peter Brian View Post
    Rob Brown of Port Elizabeth makes phenomenal knives. http://www.robbrownknives.com/
    A fantastic knife maker in deed, unfortunately Rob Brown passed away a few weeks ago. A sad loss for our knife makers community.

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    Default Dad's 60th. Please point me to a good knife maker.

    JD's latest creation


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