South African KGSA show, makers knives

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Photos that are not mine belong to Dirk Loots and credit to him for his fantastic photos.


Some of Neill Schutte's work

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Deon Nel.

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Johnny Kable had some really nice lockback and tail lock folders, some were grabbed before I even saw them all, but this Big Bear was executed exceptionally well.

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Andre Thorburn and Andre van Heerden never fail to impress

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Some of Andre Thorburns work.

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John Arnold, his work is always different and well executed.

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Des Horn, whats not to love.

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Herucus Blomerus doing his thing

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Trevor Burger, so much variety

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Jason Guthrie, Jason's Barlow and Bacon folder were really stunning pieces for me. Simple, yet elegant with its subtle elegance.

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Kosie Steenkamp, he has really grown into his flippers.

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Neels Roos, always something different. This time each knife had a different pattern engraved on the spine.

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Alan Mitchell is ever improving.

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Shaun Roodt won best knife new knife maker and have to say, though the pictures below are not of the knives he entered into judging these "worker" pieces of his had exceptional crisp grinds and beautiful hand rub finishes.

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The below pictures are professionally taken by Dirk Loots. Stuart also made a short sword that was mind blowing. I was in such aw of his and Kevin Harveys work I forgot to take any pictures.

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Kevin Harvey, master smith for a reason.

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Bertie Rietveld


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Hope you enjoy. Unfortunately I did not get to everyone, but check out Dirk Loots for some of the knives I was not able to photograph.
 
Thanks for sharing, awesome knives there.
I do prefer the style of the Sa makers over many if the things shown in us shows (but also over the European ones).

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Great pics. Ill add a few of mine later in the day.:)
 
damn. I need to go visit South Africa knifeshow someday! so many cool knives. we need videos please.
 
I'm impressed: Dirk Loots is doing VERY nice photography. A credit and an aid to the renowned makers in the So African Guild.

I'm certain Alan Mitchel sat alongside Bertie Rietveld creating one of his pieces. LOL! (I know because its doppelgänger from BR is sitting in a display case six feet away from me!)

I've always admired the South African makers. This post proves why.

Good thread.

Coop
 
Hi Coop,

Apologies for such a late response to this thread, I haven't been active recently and only read this today.
I did a one on one course with Bertie Rietveld and that knife was very very similar to the one you have. I spent 4 days with Bertie and the value I got was tremendous - he is exceptional at what he does.
Also, Dirk Loots and I are good mates. Aside from his photography, he is also a talented knife maker.
Thank you for noticing that knife.
 
Lots of great stuff there, I love the bolsters on those Thorburn folders, and I don't get to see enough of that impressive Harvey work, but I particularly appreciate seeing any new daggers by Bertie Reitveld! Thanks for sharing!
 
Hi all

Coop thank you for the comment, it's not everyday you get complemented by somebody you have looked up to for such a long time, your work has always been a huge inspiration.

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Some real good stuff there. I especially like the pieces by Kevin Harvey, Stuart Smith and Bertie Rietveld. And Neil Schutte seems to have picked up the mantle of Rob Brown (RIP). Looks like a very nice show. Thanks for sharing.
 
Dirk: Great lighting, good colors, VERY interesting layouts. We do the same thing, but you have a distinct flavor. Keep it UP!

"Superstar knives make ME look good!" I've often said this. You would agree. :)
 
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