Friday 03 Sep 2010
Welcome to HERBST Knife-making Academy!
Knives, Machines, Training, Supplies Print E-mail
We are proud to introduce the HERBST KNIFE-MAKING ACADEMY. We are a father-and-son team who develops and promotes the art of handmade knives as a hobby or business.

HERBST KNIFE-MAKING ACADEMY is located in the north of Pretoria, South Africa, where knives are handcrafted by Gawie and Thinus Herbst.

Gawie and Thinus are both award-winning members of the Knife-makers Guild of Southern Africa. The have received several awards for their outstanding designs and craftsmanship. Gawie was the first knife-maker to master and employ decorative laser-cutting through blades. His spectacular African designs are well-known especially the designs of the Big Five and are copied by numerous knifemakers around the world.

The quality and craftsmanship of these knives are outstanding. All the designs and materials used in the production of HERBST knives are reflective of the uniquely rich South African environment.

Not only do we make exceptional knives but we also have knife-making courses available that is completely hands-on. One can choose between three different courses during which you will have the opportunity to learn how to design and make your own knife. These courses include a fixed-blade knife-making course, a basic folder knife-making course (Slip-back) and a liner-lock folder knife-making course.

HERBST KNIFE-MAKING ACADEMY is also one of the leading manufacturers of knife-making machines, tools and contact wheels for the hobbyist and professional knife maker.

Furthermore, when purchasing any product from the HERBST KNIFE-MAKING ACADEMY you will receive a comprehensive support service that includes supplies to start you off in the knife-making world.

 

Polls

What do you use your handmade-knife for?
 
2009 SA Guild Show

We won the Best Sword and Best Dagger categories at the 2009 Knife-makers Guild show.

 

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Upcoming Events

03
Sep
Knife-making course
07:00am - 17:00pm

10
Sep
Knife Makers Guild of Southern Africa
15:30pm - 16:00pm

17
Sep
Knife-making course
07:00am - 17:00pm

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Competition

Enter our “Best Knife-making Tip” competition.

By sending us your best knife-making tip you stand a chance of winning one of our "101-Knife designs" books valued at R 200.00. A winner will be announced every two monhts and all entries will be published on our website.

To enter, please send us your name, postal address, contact number and knife-making tip to tips@herbst.co.za.

Stick grinder

Buy this sturdy yet extremly compact machine for only R 3990.00.

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Books of interest

A reference and photo gallery for custom knife makers and enthusiasts. It is packed with informative and important feature stories tracking the trends, techniques and industry news. With an exhaustive A-to-Z list of custom knife makers and knife-making groups, it also includes a DVD of images.

Want to make your own knife?

Click here to improve your knife-making skills.