The Forged integral bolster

For the Quiet Moments That Matter Most

The sun is low over the veld. You're on the stoep of the farm, the day's work done, a piece of wood in one hand and this knife in the other. The blade bites cleanly, curls of wood falling at your feet. This is the African Blackwood Whittler — a knife made for those unhurried moments of craft and calm.

Blade

• Steel: 52100 High Carbon Bearing Steel — one of the toughest, most wear-resistant steels available to the custom knife maker
• Blade Style: Drop Point — a controlled, versatile tip that gives you precision and confidence whether you're whittling fine detail or making camp cuts
• 52100 is legendary for its ability to take and hold a razor-sharp edge through extended use — exactly what a whittler demands
• Tough enough to handle the unexpected, refined enough for delicate work

Handle

• Material: African Blackwood (Dalbergia melanoxylon) — one of the rarest and most prized tonewoods and handle materials in the world
• Denser than water, with a deep, lustrous near-black colour and a fine, even grain that polishes to an almost glassy finish
• Sourced from sub-Saharan Africa, this wood is as rare as it is beautiful — a true collector's material
• Each handle is unique, shaped by hand and finished to bring out the natural depth of the wood

A Knife Worth Passing Down

The African Blackwood Whittler is not just a tool — it is an heirloom in the making. The 52100 blade will outlast generations of use, and the African Blackwood handle will only grow more beautiful with time and handling. This is a knife for the craftsman, the farmer, the storyteller.

Handcrafted by Gerhard Wiese — made in Africa, for those who love Africa.