the maker
The Craft Behind the Blade
Lourens Beytell is the craftsman behind every knife. The work is personal, practical and guided by the character of each individual piece.
at the bench
An individual approach
Every knife is approached as an individual piece, balancing practical performance with proportion, materials and handcrafted detail.
More of Lourens's personal story, workshop background and the influences behind the work can be added here when supplied.
Materials
Carefully selected steels, natural handle materials and considered custom detailing are brought together according to the intended use of the knife. Exact materials are confirmed for each piece.
Built by Hand
Handmade manufacturing naturally gives every knife subtle differences. Those variations are not defects; they are part of what makes each piece its own.
workshop notes
Shaped through a series of considered decisions.
Sketching and profile development establish the purpose and balance of the blade.
Grinding, shaping and handle fitting bring the separate materials into a single form.
Hand finishing and polishing refine the surfaces, edges and details that define the completed piece.