Peter Steyn knives

Hi, I'm Peter Steyn. My interest in Knife Making probably manifested itself in my childhood during frequent visits to my Uncle's Blacksmith Shop in Vredefort.

The passion lay dormant until 2003 when I underwent a Heart bypass operation and was looking for a hobby to occupy myself.  A friend showed me a handcrafted knife that he had purchased and the search was over. Little did I know that this newfound hobby of Knife Making would become a passionate obsession!

In 2004 I began building a workshop and then manufactured most of the machines myself, by 2005 I was ready to produce my first knife. I entered the competition for Non-Guild members at the 2005 Knifemakers Guild of SA Show and was awarded 3rd place. By April 2006 I was confident enough to display my work at the Durban Easter Knife Show where I won the award for "Best Hunting Knife on Show' in the Novice category.

The South African Guild of Knifemakers accepted me as a member in July 2006.

I currently produce Speciality fixed blades with a tendency towards the creative/artistic market and emphasis on contrasting finishes.

My only regret is that I didn't start creating knives 40 years ago!