RAW Knives

RAW Knives Top quality hand-crafted knives

After years of toying with the idea of starting knife making as a hobby, it finally became a reality.

My many years of working in the aviation industry and training as well as experience in handcraft and technical To me, knife-making is a very personal and intimate process. I get attached to each blade I shape, harden, temper and grind. Throughout the process, I learn every dimple, texture and edge. No two blades are the same, and this is exactly the reason why I have such a passion for making kni

ves. Quality
Only the best-suited blade steels are used in the production of RAW Knives. Each batch of blades is tested for hardness to ensure that they will survive even the most brutal use. Styling
Each knife is carefully styled and materials are specifically selected for each part of the knife. Special care is taken in the mix of materials, their textures and the intended use of the knife. For instance, work knives have more durable materials. A wide selection of woods, composites and plastics are available to make your knife uniquely customised. Personalisation
All our knives carry a serial number which uniquely identifies each blade. In addition, other marks can be added to the blade, or handle to make your knife even more personal. RAW Knives are ideal as a gift for special occasions, awards or celebrations.

24/03/2026

This special front flipper took a very long time in making. Poor Okkie never ran out of patience.
Damascus from Pieter Goosen, on ceramic bearings.
Scales, Brown Kirinite rests on Gr5 Titanium.
Happy to deliver.

01/01/2026

No rest for the wicked. 2026 is up and running.
First one this year. A Kukri biltong knife.
Blade is N690 in satin. Handle slabs are stabilized Olienhout on yellow liners.
Have a wonderful day🙏

01/01/2026

To all my supporters, THANK YOU for a wonderful year that I had in 2025.
I wish you all a safe, healthy and blessed new year.!
Keep going and stay strong.🙏

Last efford for 2025.A small boot dagger frame knife, 3.5 N690.A Utility/Hunter. Blade is 3.5 N690, hollowgrind is done ...
15/12/2025

Last efford for 2025.
A small boot dagger frame knife, 3.5 N690.
A Utility/Hunter. Blade is 3.5 N690, hollowgrind is done with a fine finishing belt. The handle slabs are G10, black and brown.
Now for some playtime untill year-end, trying stuff I have not done before......

29/11/2025

Is it a Puukko from Finland, or is it a mixed RAW Knife version. Yep, indeed not a "classic" shape. Blade is N690 in mirror and satin. Handle slabs are Stabilized Wenge sitting on white G10 liners.

04/11/2025
01/11/2025

I made an ID-search. This one is not sure what it wants to be, steak knife, or hunter. Whichever, it is a N690 stainless blade done in satin. The handle slabs are Stabilized Leadwood sitting on red G10 liners.

Finally finished this Carvery set. Steel is N690 in 1200 grit satin finish. The Bolsters are 304 stainless and the Scale...
20/10/2025

Finally finished this Carvery set. Steel is N690 in 1200 grit satin finish. The Bolsters are 304 stainless and the Scales are Giraffe bone sitting on orange G10 liners.
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The "sheath" is stiched in orange to match the liners and the press studs gives away where the set is heading.

Completed two Slipback Folders. One has Stabalized Matumi scales, and the all brown one has Stabalized Mansonia scales.B...
26/08/2025

Completed two Slipback Folders. One has Stabalized Matumi scales, and the all brown one has Stabalized Mansonia scales.
Both has blades from 3.5 mm N690 stainless steel.
Enjoyed making them as getting the spring tension and proper positioning of the combo, ( blade, spring and liners) takes some effort.
Both has stainles steel liners.

18/07/2025

Just completed this hunter. Blade is N690. The guard and pommel is aluminium and the handle is stabilized Zebrano.
As the blade is mirror, I decided to stipple the hardware, to break the gloss.

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Kempton Park

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