Kifaru Blades – Handcrafted Knives
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Handcrafted in South Africa

STEEL
SHAPED
BY HAND.

Every Kifaru blade is built by a single maker — ground, heat-treated and finished with purpose. No factory. No shortcuts. Just honest steel.

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One Maker, One Blade◆ Handcrafted in South Africa◆ High Carbon & Stainless Steel◆ Custom Orders Welcome◆ Built to Last Generations◆ Hunting · Kitchen · EDC · Camp◆ One Maker, One Blade◆ Handcrafted in South Africa◆ High Carbon & Stainless Steel◆ Custom Orders Welcome◆ Built to Last Generations◆ Hunting · Kitchen · EDC · Camp◆
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100%
Hand Finished

The Kifaru Story

PASSION
MEETS STEEL

Kifaru Blades was born from a deep love for the craft and the wild landscapes of Africa. Every knife is built from scratch — stock removal, hand-grinding, differential heat treatment, and patient finishing.

We don’t chase volume. When you enquire about a Kifaru blade, you’re starting a conversation with the person who will build it.

12+
Steel types
48h
Avg. build time
100%
Made by hand

What We Build

FIND YOUR
BLADE

Not sure which style suits you? Enquire and we’ll guide you to the right build.

01
Hunting & Field
The Veldsman Series
Purpose-built drop-points and clip-points for the field. Full tang, 3–4mm steel, leather or Kydex sheath. Steel options: N690Co, 14C28N, 1.2442.
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02
Everyday Carry
The Savanna Carry
Slim, refined EDC profiles that clip to your belt and disappear into your day. 2.8–3mm steel, stabilised wood or G10 handle, Kydex IWB.
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03
Camp & Bowie
The Rhino Heavy
Robust camp knives built for hard work. 5mm+ high carbon steel, full guard, micarta or natural handle scales, heavy-duty leather sheath.
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04
Kitchen
The Braai Chef
Chef, nakiri, and utility profiles hand-ground to a refined working edge. N690Co or 14C28N, olive wood or stabilised handle, satin finish.
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05
Skinning
The Kudu Skinner
Classic and recurve skinner profiles, fine hollow grind, ergonomic handles. Designed for the hunting field where grip and control matter most.
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Fully Custom
Your Vision, Our Build
Have something specific in mind? Tell us the use case, steel, handle, length and finish — we’ll build it from scratch, exactly to spec.
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FORGE

How We Build

FROM STEEL
TO YOUR HAND

01
Enquiry & Consult
You tell us what you need. We discuss steel choices, blade profile, handle material, and intended use — making sure we build exactly the right knife for you.
02
Steel & Profile
We select the right alloy and profile the blade by hand on the belt grinder — establishing the spine, plunge lines, and bevel geometry that define the knife’s character.
03
Heat Treatment
Precise austenitising, quench, and temper cycles dial in the right balance of hardness, toughness, and edge retention for your specific steel and use case.
04
Handle & Delivery
Scales are shaped and fitted by hand. A leather sheath or Kydex rig completes the build. Progress photos shared throughout, then delivered to your door.
“The Veldsman I ordered took the kudu hunt cleanly — best field knife I’ve owned. The maker sent me photos the whole way through the build.”
— André V., Graaff-Reinet · Hunting Client
ASK

Get in Touch

INTERESTED
IN A KIFARU
BLADE?

Fill in the form and we’ll get back to you within 24 hours — no obligation, just an honest conversation about what’s possible.

  • Standard builds — typically 4–6 weeks from confirmation
  • Custom builds — 6–10 weeks, 50% deposit to confirm your slot
  • Progress photos shared throughout your build
  • Pricing discussed after we understand your requirements
  • Nationwide delivery or collection by arrangement
Knife Enquiry
Tell us what you’re after and we’ll be in touch within 24 hours.
Hunting
EDC
Camp / Bowie
Kitchen
Skinning
Full Custom
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Your enquiry has been received.

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Happy Clients

WHAT THEY SAY

★★★★★
“Ordered the Veldsman for a kudu hunt in the Karoo. The edge retention was extraordinary — cleaned the whole animal and still came out hair-shaving sharp.”
— André V., Graaff-Reinet
★★★★★
“I commissioned a custom chef knife as a wedding gift. The olive wood handle was breathtaking. Progress photos at every stage — it felt genuinely personal.”
— Zanele M., Johannesburg
★★★★★
“Three months daily carry on the D2 EDC and it still shaves arm hair. Fit and finish rivals knives at three times the price. Kifaru is the real deal.”
— Craig T., Cape Town

REACH
OUT

Based In
South Africa
Nationwide delivery
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