Our Story

About Us

Our Craftsmanship

Kappetijn Knives designs, manufactures, and sells highly affordable handmade knives, axes, and swords crafted in Damascus, carbon, and stainless steels. Our blades have become trusted alternatives to established international brands, delivering an unmatched value-for-money proposition while upholding exceptional craftsmanship.

Each piece is shaped by master bladesmiths who dedicate countless hours to perfecting balance, edge retention, and long-term durability. We believe a knife is more than a tool—it's an extension of the hand that wields it, deserving the same precision and respect as the craft behind it.

We are also proud to hold exclusive distribution rights for authentic Khukuris from the renowned Nepalese Khukuri House, offering our customers a direct connection to one of the world’s most iconic blade traditions.

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Premium Materials

Our blades are forged from premium steels chosen for performance, longevity, and character—including high-carbon steels, pattern-welded Damascus, stainless Damascus, D2 tool steel, and a variety of quality stainless knife steels.

Handle materials are equally diverse and hand-selected for durability, comfort, and aesthetic appeal. These include rosewood, walnut, wenge, wild olive, ebony, coloured and natural bone, and our own handmade hessian and cotton micarta in a range of colours. Each combination is crafted to achieve the perfect balance of beauty and function.

Premium materials

Our Promise to You

Each knife is a testament to our commitment to excellence and our passion for the craft. We don't just sell knives; we forge functional art meant to last a lifetime.

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