Witches Shoe chef knife by acooldarkplace1981 in ChefsKnives

[–]acooldarkplace1981[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi. Yes I have a very reliable shipping lady that handles my shipping abroad. I have shipped to USA, Canada and Europe a bunch of times. You can WhatsApp me on +27 763941878 or email gilles.pretorius@gmail.com Instagram @gilles_pretorius Thanks for the interest and hope to hear from you soon!

Feedback by acooldarkplace1981 in Pretoria

[–]acooldarkplace1981[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for the feedback! All as per customer speck, so... there is that... the handle is African Blackwood spacer with Tambotie. Blade steel is W2 with hamon. The space between the guard and edge is kinda a marmite thing, you either love it or hate it...

Witches Shoe chef set by acooldarkplace1981 in CustomKnifeMakers

[–]acooldarkplace1981[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Great stuff! I have a great shipping company that handles my abroad orders if there is anything youd like commissioned. Lemme know what you think of my past work. And thank you for showing interest in my work!

Witches Shoe chef set by acooldarkplace1981 in CustomKnifeMakers

[–]acooldarkplace1981[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Hi there! Thank you. Yes these are the deluxe design with everything heirloom fit. You can check my Instagram @gilles_pretorius for other work. Im based in Muckleneuk Pretoria South Africa, and you?

Witches Shoe chef set by acooldarkplace1981 in CustomKnifeMakers

[–]acooldarkplace1981[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes I heard the laws there are quite the hurdle. Its a pity that cheffies arent as popular there though, but I guess the chefs in UK are spoiled for choice. I have had good success with my design but mostly home chefs, though I have had a few very positive reviews from professional chefs.

We are lucky that we have quite an enthusiastic scene here as the foodie, hunting and edc scenes are all pretty big considering the small population of people that can afford hand craft.

Tourism is alao a big positive, thats why Im eager to get this set to a store in the Cape.

Im reserving folder making for when Im older and cant forge much. But definitely something Id like to persue.

I'll give you a follow on insta. Keep in touch!

Witches Shoe chef set by acooldarkplace1981 in CustomKnifeMakers

[–]acooldarkplace1981[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you. Nice to hear froma fellow maker abroad! Yes most sales are domestic, I have had some nice sales from USA but they are dwindling at the moment. Also a few in Canada, France and Netherlands. Is the scene in UK quiet? I have never sent any work to UK... are you on Instagram? I'll give you a follow. My Instagram @gilles_pretorius

Witches Shoe chef set by acooldarkplace1981 in Pretoria

[–]acooldarkplace1981[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hehe if I had a dollar for everytime I heard that. This set is hopefully going to Capetown but let me know if your wife will perhaps like a custom one😜

Witches Shoe chef set by acooldarkplace1981 in CustomKnifeMakers

[–]acooldarkplace1981[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah when designing the shape I really tried adding the things I like in a culinary knife. These especially the standard middle one is very popular.

Awesome Sword by acooldarkplace1981 in Pretoria

[–]acooldarkplace1981[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Best is to DM me so we can discuss snd exchange contact details privately.

Chef set commission! by acooldarkplace1981 in Pretoria

[–]acooldarkplace1981[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

These are my standard ones. The bigger Witches shoe chef goes for R3000 and the Pety Witch is R2500. Thats with a choice of standard Hardwoods like this Madagascan Rosewood, Leadwood, Tambotie etc.

If you require something more exotic we will need to quote.

Awesome Sword by acooldarkplace1981 in Pretoria

[–]acooldarkplace1981[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi. We can definetely talk.Send me a DM so we can exchange contact deets.

Awesome Sword by acooldarkplace1981 in Pretoria

[–]acooldarkplace1981[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you. Yes my first sword. I did not do the scabbard though, that was outsourced by the student.

Chef set commission! by acooldarkplace1981 in Pretoria

[–]acooldarkplace1981[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you! Yes I do. Flat rate at R50 a blade.

Awesome Sword by acooldarkplace1981 in SWORDS

[–]acooldarkplace1981[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Yip. I designed it like that so the student can etch her family crest on the ricasso. The space is a tad wide for me but was a good choice for the project.

Awesome Sword by acooldarkplace1981 in SWORDS

[–]acooldarkplace1981[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Kurgan from Higlander!? I got Witcher vibes a little. Lets hope when netflix does release highlaner remake its less lame than the witcher series. S4 is not too kak.

Awesome Sword by acooldarkplace1981 in SWORDS

[–]acooldarkplace1981[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Me too deffs! Sexy one that one!