Lourens Beytell Knives South Africa
Handmade hunting knife displayed on richly textured brown burlap

individual works

The Showcase

Explore a selection of handmade knives crafted by Lourens Beytell. Available pieces, custom builds and previous work remain together as a record of the workshop.

featured works

Made one at a time.

Each piece records a different balance of purpose, steel and handle material.

Hunter No. 01, Hunting Knife01

Hunter No. 01

Hunting Knife · Figured timber with brass pins

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A purposeful hunting profile with a sure grip and a clean, balanced line. An individual handmade piece designed for dependable field use.

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Bush Knife No. 02, Utility Knife02

Bush Knife No. 02

Utility Knife · Natural timber

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A compact working knife shaped for practical use, with tactile timber scales and a robust leather sheath.

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Custom Hunter No. 03, Custom Build03

Custom Hunter No. 03

Custom Build · Sculpted figured timber

Made to Order

A sculpted custom hunter that brings timber, steel and brass into one composed form. Available as the starting point for a made-to-order build.

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Collector No. 04, Collector Knife04

Collector No. 04

Collector Knife · Dark figured timber

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A refined collector's piece with a restrained profile, polished steel and carefully placed brass details.

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