South African Master Bladesmithing

Heirloom Blades Forged as Functional Art

Every Kappetijn blade is individually shaped, heat-treated, and hand-finished using Damascus, Stainless Damascus, and high-grade tool steels paired with rare African hardwoods, horn, and bone.

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Kappetijn Custom Fixed Blade & Hand-Stitched Leather Sheath
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Precision Heat-Treated Steel & Custom Leather

Each fixed blade includes a custom-fitted hand-stitched leather sheath.

Individually Handcrafted
Zero mass-production shortcuts
Certified Blade Steels
Damascus, 440C, N690 & Carbon
Rare Handle Materials
Giraffe bone, warthog, kudu & burl
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Tracked SA & international delivery
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Damascus Knives, Axes and Swords

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OKAPI Knives

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Nepalese Khukuris

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The Kappetijn Standard

Built for Collectors, Hunters & Culinary Masters

Every blade leaving our workshop balances geometry, Rockwell hardness, and ergonomic poise. From multi-layered Damascus daggers and Bowie knives to razor-thin culinary slicers, no two natural handles share the same grain.

Controlled Heat Treatment

Precision tempered for edge retention and field resilience.

Craftsmanship Warranty

Backed by our 1-year workmanship warranty and care guides.

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