Damascus steel knives handcrafted in South Africa by Philip Dunn. No two Damascus patterns are the same — every blade is a one-of-a-kind piece of functional art.
Prices include shipping · South Africa & International
Years Forging
Handmade to Order
Shipping Included
Fixed blades built for the field. Full tang construction, high-carbon Damascus, and handles shaped for a sure grip in all conditions.
Damascus kitchen knives for the serious cook. Razor-sharp edge, perfect balance, and a pattern no factory blade can replicate.
Bowie knives, daggers, and art pieces crafted to be displayed and passed down. Each one is a singular, unrepeatable object.
Your vision brought to steel. Work directly with Philip to design a blade that is entirely your own. 6–10 week lead time.
No two Damascus patterns are identical. Each blade carries a unique fingerprint of the forge — a record of every heat, fold, and weld that shaped it.
Multiple high-carbon steel types are folded and forge-welded under extreme heat, producing extraordinary toughness, visual depth and character.
The layered structure of Damascus creates a micro-serrated cutting edge that is both exceptionally sharp and resilient through serious use.
Your blade concept is refined through conversation. Dimensions, purpose, handle material, and finish are agreed before the first hammer falls.
High-carbon steel billets are selected and prepared for the forge. The Damascus pattern begins in the choice of materials and arrangement.
Steel is heated, hammered, folded, and welded until the Damascus pattern emerges. The blade is profile-ground and heat-treated to specification.
Handle materials — wood, bone, G10, or Kudu horn — are fitted and hand-shaped. The blade is final-sharpened and delivered ready to use.
Every bespoke commission is a collaboration. Tell Philip what you need — he’ll build something that outlasts you.
6–10 weeks · Wood · Bone · G10 · Kudu Horn
