Andre Erasmus custom handcrafted knife
Klerksdorp, South Africa

Handcrafted
Custom Knives

Each blade is a singular expression of craft — precision ground, hand-finished, and built to last a lifetime.

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✦ Member — Knifemakers Guild of South Africa (KGSA)
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Folding Knives

Liner-lock folders crafted for everyday carry, from high-carbon to damascus steel.

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Fixed Blades

Hunters, fighters and display pieces — built tough, finished beautifully.

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Custom Design

Your knife, your way. Every detail from steel to handle material is your choice.

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Courses

In-workshop and online knifemaking training — from beginner to advanced folder.

About the Maker

Andre Erasmus

Based in Klerksdorp, South Africa, Andre Erasmus has dedicated his craft to producing knives that merge the raw utility of a working tool with the refined beauty of a collector's piece.

A proud member of the Knifemakers Guild of South Africa (KGSA), his work is sought by collectors, hunters, and enthusiasts across the globe — from the USA and Europe to Australia and Asia.

Every knife carries a lifetime guarantee — a testament to the uncompromising standards that go into each piece.

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Custom folding knife by Andre Erasmus Custom folder — handcrafted in the Klerksdorp workshop
What We Offer
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Custom Folding Knives Liner-lock folders for everyday carry, hunting, and collecting. High-carbon, stainless, and damascus options.
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Custom Fixed Blades Hunting knives, fighters, and display pieces crafted from premium steels with exotic handle materials.
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Knifemaking Courses Two-day fixed blade and three-day folding knife courses in the Klerksdorp workshop. Online course also available.
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Free Knife Care Guides Downloadable PDFs covering care, sharpening, and Damasteel maintenance for your knives.
EDC folding knife by Andre Erasmus
Everyday Carry

The EDC Folder

A refined everyday carry folder — liner-lock mechanism, premium steel blade, and exotic handle scales. Built for the pocket, crafted for a lifetime.

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