First Name:

Thinus

Surname:

HERBST

In Memoriam:

Thinus Herbst

Since a very young age Thinus was exposed to the art of knife-making by his father, Gawie. After completing high school he decided to join Gawie from whom he not only learned the basics of this art form but so much more. Together they built a well equipped, state of the art workshop from where they make products of a very high standard.

His first breakthrough came when he won 3 first prizes during the annual Durban Easter Knife Show and he became a Guild member in 2001 where he won the Nick Grabe trophy for the best new knife-maker. After this Thinus blossomed into a talented art maker whose knives draw attention at every competition, exhibition and show that he entered. Thinus won numerous awards and prizes during the next several years.

His specialization is fixed blades, folders, knife sets, art knives and swords. Thinus has a passion for 3D etch work done with acid on his blades and these knives are each truly a unique masterpiece. These knives are in demand by both national and international knife collectors.

Thinus also does beautiful leatherwork for several knife-makers in South-Africa

Photos and articles about his work have been published worldwide in magazines and books that include 500 Knives, Blade magazine, Knife Illustrated and the Knife-makers Annual Yearbook.

He is a co-founder of the Herbst Knife-Making Academy that teaches and promotes the art of knife-making. WWW.HERBST.CO.ZA

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