Des Horn, international award winning knifemaker, began the revival of this craft in South Africa in the 1960's. He is motivated by the desire to produce a knife better than any available at the time. A dentist by profession, he is a keen shooter and has achieved international awards in various disciplines of the sport. He was involved in the design of the Hawk pistol. Des has on a number of occasions received the Award of Excellence for Best Folding Knife at the annual South Africa Knifemakers' Guild show. Des strives for the best finish in terms of practicality and aesthetics.
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