Knives for Sale
How can you buy one of our knives?
- Occasionally, we have some of our own knives for sale on this page. Scroll down to check.
- If you would like to be notified of any new knives for sale on our website, please email us at heavinknives@gmail.com to be added to our list.
- The knives that we have for sale can also be viewed and purchased from our showroom at Heavin Forge in Belfast, South Africa. If you are in the area, we would love to show you around our workshop and showroom. Please phone first for an appointment – / 082 442 4840 / 074 892 9359.
- We work hard to have stock for sale at the show we attend, namely the Knifemakers’ Guild of Southern Africa annual show in Johannesburg, http://kgsa.co.za/South-African-Knifemakers-Guild-Calendar.aspx
- For international customers: We also have knives for sale through our agent in the U.S.A, BladeGallery.com, they ship around the globe.
NEW KNIVES BY HEAVIN FORGE
- Each knife is individually made and will not be reproduced.
- We don’t have a catalogue with models.
- We don’t make knives to order.
- All our new knives come with a “Certificate of Origin”.
10″ SUB-HILT FIGHTER BY KEVIN HARVEY
PRICE: R12 500
250 mm long blade of N690 stainless knife steel. Handle of Australian Red River Gum (Eucalyptus camaldutensis) from Australia. Bronze fittings. Brown cowhide sheath with restraining strap. Inspired by the iconic Bob Lovless, “Big Bear” knife.
6″ INTEGRAL “SAN-MAI” CHEF KNIFE BY KEVIN HARVEY M.S.
PRICE: R9 500
150 mm long blade of “San-Mai” damascus made from a core of 52100 high-carbon steel with 1050 spring steel cladding separated by 2 thin layers of nickel. Campher wood handle with fibre spacers. Brown cowhide sleeve.
8″ RANCH-HAND BOWIE KNIFE BY KEVIN HARVEY M.S.
R16 000
200 mm long blade of “Random Chaos” pattern damascus steel. Stainless steel guard and spacers with a twist pattern damascus ferrule. Karelian Birch burl handl (Betula pendula var. carelica). Brown cowhide Mexican loop style sheath with basketweave embossing, rivets and concha.
DAMASCUS “PEAT BOG” KNIFE BY HEAVIN FORGE
PRICE: R3 200
80 mm long blade of hand-forged “Twist” pattern damascus steel. Integral handle with twist and finger guard. Belt carry cowhide sheath with press stud. Similar knives have been found intact in peat bogs in Scandinavia. They were an efficient use of steel and therefore quicker to make than having to put a wooden handle on a tang. The reason why archaeologists find these knives so well preserved is due to the low oxygen content at the bottom of the bog. The graceful curves of this knife, with the stunning low-layer count (16 layers of 15N20 and 1085 high carbon steels) twist damascus, make a beautiful working knife with a great story.
“SHINY” LION KNIFE BY HEAVIN FORGE
PRICE: R6 000
130 mm long blade of mirror-polished, flat-ground 14C28N stainless knife steel. Handle of G10 with black and white G10 liners. Bolsters of 303 stainless steel. Black G10 handle with black and white G10 liners. Black cowhide belt carry sheath with an embossed border. The shape of this knife is similar to the one used by the late Harry Wolhuter, the Kruger National Park’s first game ranger, to kill a lion that attacked him while he was riding his horse on patrol. The original did not have bolsters, but the shape is the same. The original was carbon steel, not mirror-polished stainless, hence the name “Shiny Lion”! An efficient, utility knife that can work equally as well in the bush as it can in the kitchen, as well as a handy partner for camping trips.
TAN G10 DROP POINT UTILITY KNIFE BY THE HEAVIN FORGE TEAM
R4 000
120 mm long blade of hand forged 5160 carbon steel. Handle of tan coloured G10 with brass pins. Tapered full tang construction. Brown cowhide sheath with embossed border. You will feel confident for any situation with this knife on your belt.
6″ “BRAAI” KNIFE BY THE HEAVIN FORGE TEAM
PRICE: R3 000
152 mm long blade of hand-forged salvaged timber-yard saw blade tested as 15N20 carbon steel. Full tang construction with brass handle bolts. Dyed Curly Maple (Acer spp.) No sheath. Modelled after the “Hudson’s Bay” company camp knife. This Canadian fur trading and lumber mill was founded in 1670 and grew to be the country’s largest department store. “Braai” is Afrikaans for barbeque. Braaiing has become a culture in Southern Africa. This knife, with its “forge finish,” and unsharpened clip point will complement any steak or the famous traditional “Boerewors” spicy sausage, cooked over an open wood or charcoal fire. There is a well-known Afrikaans phrase, “Ons gaan nou braai!”, which means “we will braai now.” The joke is that after too many beers the person in the party who was given the job of lighting and maintaining the fire, has had too many beers and is no where to be found! But with “spirits” high, everyone will say, “Bly Kalm,” “Keep calm, we will braai now!”
6″ “BRAAI” KNIFE BY THE HEAVIN FORGE TEAM
PRICE: R3 000
152 mm long blade of hand-forged salvaged timber-yard saw blade tested as 15N20 carbon steel. Full tang construction with brass handle bolts. Dyed Curly Maple (Acer spp.) No sheath. Modelled after the “Hudson’s Bay” company camp knife. This Canadian fur trading and lumber mill was founded in 1670 and grew to be the country’s largest department store. “Braai” is Afrikaans for barbeque. Braaiing has become a culture in Southern Africa. This knife, with its “forge finish,” and unsharpened clip point will complement any steak or the famous traditional “Boerewors” spicy sausage, cooked over an open wood or charcoal fire. There is a well-known Afrikaans phrase, “Ons gaan nou braai!”, which means “we will braai now.” The joke is that after too many beers the person in the party who was given the job of lighting and maintaining the fire, has had too many beers and is no where to be found! But with “spirits” high, everyone will say, “Bly Kalm,” “Keep calm, we will braai now!”
BURGUNDY “LION” KNIFE BY HEAVIN FORGE TEAM
PRICE: R4 000
140 mm, hand-forged and differentially tempered, 1084 high-carbon steel. Burgundy linen Micarta handle with a tapered tang construction. Brown cowhide sheath with embossed border. The shape of this knife is similar to the one used by the late Harry Wolhuter, the Kruger National Park’s first game ranger, to kill a lion that attacked him while he was riding his horse on patrol. A neat, reliable friend to have on your hip.
NEW KNIVES BY OTHER MAKERS FOR SALE
Not all these knives come with certificates.
EXECUTIVE DESK KNIFE BY SID JONES (FOUR AVAILABLE)
PRICE: R3 000 each with sleeves. R2 700 each without sleeves.
140 mm long blade of N690 stainless knife steel. Turned silicon bronze fittings. Handle of Mopane (Colophosprnum mopane) wood with warthog tusk and African Blackwood (Dalbergia melanoxylon) inlays. Brown cowhide sleeves for two of them. A certificate can be posted to the buyer.
PRE-OWNED KNIVES BY SOUTH AFRICAN MAKERS FOR SALE
Not all these knives come with certificates.
SMALL CAPING KNIFE BY ARNO BERNARD
PRICE: R2 000
440C stainless knife steel blade small caping knife. Black Ivory (African Blackwood) handle with brown embossed cowhide sheath. Has a certificate. Pre-owned in mint condition.
FRANCOIS BASSON LOVELESS STYLE HUNTER
PRICE: R3 600
95 mm long blade of stainless knife steel. Tapered full tang construction with brass coby bolts. Stainless steel guard. Brown cowhide sheath with lacing. No certificate. Pre-owned in good condition
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LARGE HUNTING KNIFE BY WAYNE MORGAN
PRICE: R2 500
160mm long blade of carbon steel with patina and file-work. Handle of antelope horn. Copper and stainless steel fittings. Brown rustic sheath. No certificate. Pre-owned in good condition.
CAPING KNIFE BY STEVE LOMBARD
PRICE: R2 000
60 mm long blade of stainless knife steel. Handle of African hardwood. Tapered full tang construction. Stainless steel bolsters. Black cowhide sheath. No certificate. Pre-owned in mint condition.
CLIP POINT HUNTER BY KEN SMYTHE
PRICE: R2 600
75 mm long blade of stainless knife steel. Tapered full tang construction. Giraffe bone scales with lanyard tube. Brass bolsters. Brown cowhide sheath. No certificate. Pre-owned in mint condition.
RED IVORY UTILITY KNIFE BY THEUNS PRINSLOO
PRICE: R4 300
80 mm long blade of N690 stainless knife steel with a handle of Red Ivory. Full tang construction. Bertie Rietveld damascus bolsters. Brown cowhide sheath. This knife has a certificate. Pre-owned in mint condition.
SNAKEWOOD HUNTER/SKINNER BY THEUNS PRINSLOO
PRICE: R2 600
100 mm long blade of 1084 carbon steel with a Japanese Style clay heat treatment giving a lovely hamon. Full tang construction. Handle of Snakewood with a lanyard hole. Brass bolsters. Light brown cowhide sheath. This knife has a certificate. Pre-owned in good condition.
SMALL CROCODILE UTILITY KNIFE BY ARNO BERNARD
PRICE: R3 600
95 mm long blade of stainless knife steel. Tapered full tang construction. Handle slabs of crocodile scales. Brown cowhide sheath. No certificate. Pre-owned in mint condition.
FRANCOIS BASSON UTILITY KNIFE
PRICE: R2 800
65 mm long blade of 44c stainless knife steel. Handle of Micarta. Tapered full tang construction with dovetail stainless steel bolster to hand fit. Stainless thong tube. Beautiful mirror polish. Light brown cowhide sheath with lacing. Comes with a certificate. Pre-owned in mint condition.
FRANCOIS BASSON RED IVORY BILTONG KNIFE
PRICE: R2 900
90 mm long blade of 12C27 stainless knife steel. Tapered full tang construction. Handle of red ivory wood. Grey cowhide sheath.
Pre-owned, no certificate in mint condition.
FANIE LE GRANGE WARTHOG TUSK UTILITY KNIFE
PRICE: R3 800
120 mm long blade of stainless knife steel. Warthog tusk handle with stainless steel and fiber ferrule. Brown cowhide sheath. Pre-owned, no certificate in mint condition.
GAVIN DICKERSON IMPALA HORN CAPING KNIFE
PRICE: R1 400
55 mm long blade of stainless knife steel. Handle of impala horn tip with stainless steel ferrule. Cowhide sheath. Pre-owned, no certificate in mint condition.
PEET BRONKHORST WHITE MICARTA UTILITY KNIFE
PRICE: R2 500
105 mm long blade of stainless knife steel. Inlet handle slabs of Micarta. Thong hole in full tang construction. Sheath of buffalo print leather. Pre-owned, no certificate in mint condition.
PEET BRONKHORST EMBOYA HUNTER
PRICE: R3 200
80 mm long blade of 12C27 stainless knife steel. Tapered full tang construction. Handle of emboya wood with fiber liners. Stainless steel guard with fiber spacers. Brown cowhide sheath. Comes with a certificate. Pre-owned in mint condition.
PETER STEYN MATTICE UTILITY KNIFE
PRICE: R2 600
70 mm long blade of 12C27 stainless knife steel with a bead-blasted pattern on one side of the blade. Rainbow G10 handle with makers mosaic pins. Tapered full tang construction. “Covex” grind. Comes with a black cowhide sheath lined in suede. Comes with a certificate. Pre-owned in mint condition.
ANDRE THORBURN FIXED BLADE UTILITY KNIFE
PRICE: R3 300
70 mm long blade of 12C27. Handle of Red Bush Willow wood. Textured stainless steel bolsters. Full tang construction. Brown cowhide sheath.
Comes with a certificate. Pre-owned in mint condition.
HYLTON RUTHERFORD UTILITY KNIFE
PRICE: R1 600
90 mm long blade forged from an old file. Handle of 50 000 year old Kauri wood and antler with brass and fiber spacers. Brown cowhide sheath.
Comes with a certificate. Pre-owned in fair condition.
HANS KRETCHMER UTILITY KNIFE
PRICE: R2 600
100 mm long blade of 12C27 stainless knife steel. Handle of Drie Doring wood with brass bolsters and butt cap. Full tang construction. Brown cowhide sheath. This knife has seen use but is in fair condition. Comes with a certificate.
HENNIE VAN BRAKEL BIRD AND TROUT KNIFE
PRICE: R2 000
80 mm long blade of 12C27 stainless knife steel. Tapered full tang construction. Handle of mopane wood with stainless steel bolsters. Brown cowhide sheath. Comes with a certificate. Pre-owned in mint condition.
BARRY VERMEULEN CAPING KNIFE
PRICE: R2 300
65 mm long blade of 19C27 stainless knife steel. Full tang construction. Handle of giraffe bone with fiber liners. Brown cowhide sheath.
Comes with a certificate. Pre-owned in mint condition.
ANDREW FRANKLAND TAMBOTIE SHEEPSFOOT UTILITY KNIFE
PRICE: R3 000
60 mm long blade of ATS 34 stainless knife steel. Handle of tambotie wood with stainless steel thong tube. Tapered full tang construction. Stainless steel bolsters. Red/brown cowhide sheath.
Comes with a certificate. Pre-owned in mint condition.
UNKNOWN MAKER
PRICE: R200
40 mm long blade of low layer count damascus steel. Kydex sheath. Integral construction with lanyard hole. No certificate. Pre-owned in fair condition
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KING HUNTER/SKINNER
PRICE: R2 000
80 mm long blade of stainless knife steel. Handle of bead blasted partridge wood with brass ferrule. Brown cowhide sheath. No certificate. Pre-owned in good condition.
PRE-OWNED FACTORY-MADE KNIVES FOR SALE
We don’t normally sell factory-made knives but we have a few available. Please email Heather at heavin@heavinforge.co.za and I will send you a list with photos, descriptions, and prices. Most of the knives are in mint condition and quite a few of them are of collector value.
Harvey’s Conservation Paste
Available exclusively from Stan Hohowsky, 082 662 1947, https://www.eyrieforge.com
Handmade by Stan Hohowsky from our recipe. This microcrystalline paste cleans, penetrates, nourishes, and preserves wood, leather, damascus, and carbon steels, bone, stone, ivory, horn, silver, brass, and copper. Perfect for the conservation of antiques, knives, firearms, musical instruments, and coins. Protects against fingerprints. This is a hard wax to prevent you from using too much of it. Preferably lightly warm item to be waxed with a hairdryer to aid penetration of paste, (do not heat ivory). Apply paste sparingly. Rub up with a soft cloth when dry. If your paste dries out, you can add a little bit of white spirits to it or heat it up. If you are posting carbon steel or damascus steel knives, you can put a thick layer of the paste on the blade and let it harden. Tell your customer to remove it by lightly warming the blade with a hairdryer or very carefully with a heat gun. It can also be removed using a tiny squirt of WD40 but must then be recoated with our paste.