Elmar Venter Custom Knives

Giving an old farrier's rasp a new lease on life! One of the hand-crafted knives that I will have available at my table at Huntex2026, 24-27 April 2026.

All packed out and ready to go!...Bloemfontein Knife Show starts at 09:00....day 1

Bloemfontein Knife Show 2025. This special event is dedicated to promoting, celebrating, and honoring the art of handmade knives and the skilled artisans who create them.
This year, visitors will enjoy:
A live forging demonstration
Opportunities to meet both local and national knife makers
A special talk with ABS Master Smiths, Knife Guild Members, and Knifemakers
The Knife Show provides a platform for makers to showcase their craftsmanship, compete among their peers, and connect with collectors and enthusiasts of handmade knives. In addition to the exhibitions and competitions, attendees can also purchase unique, handcrafted knives directly from the makers.
For 2025, we’ve added new and exciting competition categories and introduced additional entertainment to make the experience even more memorable.
Join us in celebrating the passion, creativity, and artistry of knife making!

This is just one of the knives I will have available at the Bloemfontein Knife Show this weekend. Blade is 80CrV2 with G10 handle scales and Kydex sheath.

I will be exhibiting at the Bloemfontein Knife Show this coming weekend. I will share some pictures of the knives I will have available later today.

The Bloemfontein Knife Makers Club is proud to invite you to the Annual Bloemfontein Knife Show 2025. This special event is dedicated to promoting, celebrating, and honoring the art of handmade knives and the skilled artisans who create them.

This year, visitors will enjoy:

• A live forging demonstration

• Opportunities to meet both local and national knife makers

• A special talk with ABS Master Smiths, Knife Guild Members, and Knifemakers

The Knife Show provides a platform for makers to showcase their craftsmanship, compete among their peers, and connect with collectors and enthusiasts of handmade knives. In addition to the exhibitions and competitions, attendees can also purchase unique, handcrafted knives directly from the makers.

For 2025, we’ve added new and exciting competition categories and introduced additional entertainment to make the experience even more memorable.

Join us in celebrating the passion, creativity, and artistry of knife making!

Day 3 of Huntex2025. Be sure to visit my table in Hall 3 for some hand-made knives!

All set up and ready for Huntex2025. Visit my table at Sharp Corner located in Hall 3.

Dagger in progress for Huntex 2025 that is taking place 25-28 April at Gallagher convention Centre.

Pocket fixed blade in progress for Huntex 2025 that is taking place 25-28 April at Gallagher convention Centre.