custom knives

KNIFE RETIRED FROM PRIVATE COLLECTION
* Origin: Retired from a private collection, previously purchased and professionally resharpened
* Condition: Overall in excellent condition
* Available on the market: 2017 model - available in different configurations and steels
* Sharpening: Professionally resharpened
* Marks on blade: Minimal signs of resharpening
* Marks on handle: None
* Box: Pouch with zip
* Sheath: -
* Manuals, Certificates, and Warranties: -
* Checked and certified by our in-house laboratory

Intended use: collection/sport/military

Type of production: Midtech
Country of production: South Africa
Blade: CPM S35VN steel
Blade treatment: black
Handle: blackwashed titanium
Blade length: 95mm.
Blade thickness: 4.5mm.
Closed length: 130mm.
Total length: 226mm.
Closed thickness: 14mm.
Balance: 2cm behind the guard
Weight: 210g.
Opening: Flipper on bearings
Closure: Frame Lock
Clip: titanium, machined from solid
Packaging: Cordura case with ADV Tactical logos
Notes: Designed and built by Andre De Villiers

KNIFE WITHDRAWN FROM PRIVATE COLLECTION
* Origin: Withdrawn from a private collection, previously purchased
* Condition: Overall in excellent condition, a few imperceptible dark spots/cosmetic oxidation on the stonewashed blade
* Available on the market: Very difficult to find and only available on “drop” from the manufacturer
* Sharpness: Factory sharp
* Marks on blade: A few imperceptible dark spots/cosmetic oxidation on the stonewashed blade
* Marks on handle: A few imperceptible aesthetic marks on the spacer and titanium clip
* Box: Present
* Sheath: -
* Manuals, Certificates, and Warranties: Present
* Checked and Certified by our in-house laboratory

Shop Built by Ansø of Denmark

The “Shop Built” line by Ansø of Denmark was created to offer Jens Ansø's original designs in a more accessible and reproducible form than his custom knives, which are traditionally produced in extremely limited quantities. All “Shop Built” models are designed by Jens Ansø in Denmark and made by his team of skilled craftsmen, who take care of every stage of production with great attention to detail.

This product range maintains the same design philosophy, build quality, and craftsmanship that have made Ansø's work famous, but with a more structured and sustainable production process, designed to satisfy a wider audience without compromising on high-quality materials and finishes.

The AROS model

The AROS is a compact and versatile folding knife, designed as a utility tool for everyday use (EDC). Designed by Jens Ansø, it stands out for its unique design and precision engineering, designed to offer superior performance in everyday activities: from opening packages to more controlled cutting and carving.

The AROS features an innovative integral monoblock frame on each side, incorporating pivot screws, button lock, clip, and lanyard hole in a single precision-machined piece. The two parts of the handle are securely joined with titanium screws on the back, ensuring strength and a clean line.

The 2.5-inch (64 mm) blade now features a hollow grind, a new feature that further improves cutting capabilities while maintaining a slim and elegant profile. The flipper tab is designed to ensure quick opening and, once open, also functions as finger protection. The careful shaping of the blade tang contributes to a comfortable and secure grip, confirming Ansø's focus on functionality and user experience.

Intended use: EDC / Sports

Production type: Midtech
Country of production: Denmark
Blade: RWL34 stainless steel
Blade finish: stonewashed
Handle: 6Al4V titanium and micarta
Blade length: 62mm.
Blade thickness: 3mm.
Closed length: 91mm.
Total length: 153mm.
Weight: 57g.
Closure: Button Lock
Clip: solid titanium, removable
Packaging: cardboard box with Anso of Denmark logos, warranty certificates
Notes: previously purchased knife from a private collection, date of manufacture May 2024

KNIFE WITHDRAWN FROM PRIVATE COLLECTION
* Origin: Withdrawn from a private collection, previously purchased
* Condition: Overall in excellent condition, a few imperceptible dark spots/cosmetic oxidation on the stonewashed blade
* Available on the market: Very difficult to find and only available on “drop” from the manufacturer
* Sharpness: Factory sharp
* Marks on blade: A few imperceptible dark spots/cosmetic oxidation on the stonewashed blade
* Marks on handle: A few imperceptible aesthetic marks on the spacer and titanium clip
* Box: Present
* Sheath: -
* Manuals, Certificates, and Warranties: Present
* Checked and Certified by our in-house laboratory

Shop Built by Ansø of Denmark

The “Shop Built” line by Ansø of Denmark was created to offer Jens Ansø's original designs in a more accessible and reproducible form than his custom knives, which are traditionally produced in extremely limited quantities. All “Shop Built” models are designed by Jens Ansø in Denmark and made by his team of skilled craftsmen, who take care of every stage of production with great attention to detail.

This product range maintains the same design philosophy, build quality, and craftsmanship that have made Ansø's work famous, but with a more structured and sustainable production process, designed to satisfy a wider audience without compromising on high-quality materials and finishes.

The AROS model

The AROS is a compact and versatile folding knife, designed as a utility tool for everyday use (EDC). Designed by Jens Ansø, it stands out for its unique design and precision engineering, designed to offer superior performance in everyday activities: from opening packages to more controlled cutting and carving.

The AROS features an innovative integral monoblock frame on each side, incorporating pivot screws, button lock, clip, and lanyard hole in a single precision-machined piece. The two parts of the handle are securely joined with titanium screws on the back, ensuring strength and a clean line.

The 2.5-inch (64 mm) blade now features a hollow grind, a new feature that further improves cutting capabilities while maintaining a slim and elegant profile. The flipper tab is designed to ensure quick opening and, once open, also functions as finger protection. The careful shaping of the blade tang contributes to a comfortable and secure grip, confirming Ansø's focus on functionality and user experience.

Intended use: EDC / Sports

Production type: Midtech
Country of production: Denmark
Blade: RWL34 stainless steel
Blade finish: stonewashed
Handle: 6Al4V titanium and carbon fiber
Blade length: 62mm.
Blade thickness: 3mm.
Closed length: 91mm.
Total length: 153mm.
Weight: 57g.
Closure: Button Lock
Clip: solid titanium, removable
Packaging: cardboard box with Anso of Denmark logos, warranty certificates
Notes: previously purchased knife from a private collection, date of manufacture May 2024

KNIFE WITHDRAWN FROM PRIVATE COLLECTION
* Type: Previously Purchased.
* Condition: Like New
* Commercially available 2018 Exemplar; currently offering other variants in other configurations.
* Sharpening: Factory.
* Marks on blade: None
* Marks on handle: None
* Box: Present
* Scabbard: -
* Manuals, Certificates and Warranties: -
* Checked and Certified by our in-house laboratory

Intended use: collectible/sporting/military

Production type: Midtech
Country of manufacture: South Africa
Blade: stainless steel CPM-S35VN
Blade treatment: blackwash
Handle: integral, machined titanium from solid, blackwash finish
Blade length: 103mm.
Blade thickness: 4.5mm.
Length closed: 132mm.
Total length: 234mm.
Thickness when closed: 16mm.
Weight: 191g.
Opening: Carson Flipper type, on ball bearings
Closure: FrameLock
Clip: titanium, machined from billet
Packaging: plastic case with ADV Tactical logos
Notes: entirely designed and built by Andre De Villiers in his own workshop

Intended use: collection/sporting

Type of production: MidTech (partially mechanized craft production)
Country of manufacture: South Africa
Blade: stainless steel CPM-S35VN
Blade finish: satin-finished
Handle: PVD titanium with G10 insert
Blade length: 92mm.
Blade thickness: 4mm.
Length closed: 114mm.
Total length: 206mm.
Thickness when closed: 14mm.
Weight: 150g.
Opening: Carson Flipper system on ball bearings
Closure: Button Lock with additional safety
Clip: titanium, laser engraved
Packaging: Nylon pouch with ADV Tactical logos
Notes: Designed and built by Andre De Villiers

Intended use: collection/sporting

Type of production: MidTech (partially mechanized craft production)
Country of manufacture: South Africa
Blade: stainless steel CPM SW35VN
Blade finish: Dual Tone - Sandblasted and Satin finish
Handle: Titanium Dual Tone with Fat Carbon Snake Skin insert
Blade Length: 105mm.
Blade thickness: 4.8mm.
Length closed: 130mm.
Total length: 230mm.
Thickness when closed: 17mm.
Balance: backward
Weight: 248g.
Opening: carson Flipper system on ball bearings
Closure: Frame Lock with removable stainless steel clapper
Clip: Titanium Dual Tone, machined from billet, removable and reversible
Packaging: Nylon pouch with ADV Tactical logos
Notes: Designed and built by Andre De Villiers

The Kudu Hunter fixed-blade knife offers an excellent balance between form and function: the wide drop point blade is reminiscent of its predecessor model Harpoon, but without the dedicated thumb rest. The handle is extremely comfortable for different types of grips, and its shape does not cause fatigue during long periods of use. The Kydex scabbard has a Kydex belt loop that allows you to switch between normal belt carry and scout carry, right or left handed, with ease. This is truly an excellent "all-around" design by Andre.


Intended use: collection/sporting

Type of manufacture: midtech
Country of manufacture: South Africa
Blade: full tang, stainless steel M390
Blade treatment: Satin finish
Handle: Black G10
Blade length: 115mm.
Blade thickness: 4.8mm.
Total length: 228mm.
Balance: backward
Weight: 205g.
Sheath: carbon fiber-effect kydex with multi-position belt attachment
Packaging: -
Notes: designed and made entirely by Andre De Villiers

Intended use: collection / sport / military

Type of production: artisan
Country of production: South Africa
Blade: stainless steel N690Co
Blade treatment: dual tone satin
Handle: titanium anodized
Blade length: 100mm.
Blade thickness: 4.7mm.
Length closed: 130mm.
Total length: 226mm.
Thick when closed: 13.2mm.
Balancing: 2cm back from the guard branch
Weight: 212g.
Opening: Flipper type on ball bearings
Closure: FrameLock
Clip: titanium anodized, machined from solid
Packaging: cordura case with ADV Tactical logos
Notes: Designed and built by Andre De Villiers

Intended use: collection / sports / military

Type of production: artisan seeds
Country of production: South Africa
Blade: N690Co stainless steel
Blade treatment: Black
Handle: Black titanium
Blade length: 100mm.
Blade thickness: 4.7mm.
Closed length: 130mm.
Total length: 226mm.
Thick when closed: 13.2mm.
Balance: 2cm set back from the guard branch
Weight: 212g.
Opening: Flipper on ball bearings
Closure: FrameLock
Clip: anodised titanium, machined from solid
Packaging: cordura case with ADV Tactical logos
Notes: Designed and built by Andre De Villiers

Intended use: collection / sport / military

Type of production: semi-handmade
Country of production: South Africa
Blade: full tang, in N690Co stainless steel
Blade treatment: satin finish
Handle: G10
Blade length: 106mm.
Blade thickness: 4.7mm.
Total length: 228mm.
Balancing: set back, at 2cm. from the guard branch
Weight: 216g.
Sheath: in kydex, acon Tek-Lok attacks
Packaging: cordura case with ADV Tactical logos
Notes: designed and built by Andre De Villiers

Intended use: collection / sports / military

Type of production: artisan seeds
Country of production: South Africa
Blade: full tang, in N690Co stainless steel
Blade treatment: satin finish
Handle: G10
Blade length: 106mm.
Blade thickness: 4.7mm.
Total length: 228mm.
Balancing: set back, at 2cm. from the guard branch
Weight: 216g.
Sheath: in kydex, with Tek-Lok type attacks
Packaging: -
Notes: designed and built by Andre De Villiers

Intended use: collection / sport

Type of production: artisan
Country of production: South Africa
Blade: in steel D2
Blade treatment: satin
Handle: in steel, with inserts in Jaracanda briarwood
Blade length: 80mm.
Blade thickness: 4mm.
Length closed: 110mm.
Total length: 190mm.
Thick when closed: 14mm.
Balancing: set back to 2cm from the guard branch
Weight: 164g.
Opening: Nail Nick
Closure: BackLock
Clip: absent
Packaging: cordura case with ADV Tactical logos
Notes: designed and built by Andre De Villiers

Intended use: collection / sport

Type of production: semi-handmade
Country of production: South Africa
Blade: N690Co Stainless Steel
Blade treatment: Satin
Handle: in steel, with ebony wood inserts
Blade length: 52mm.
Blade thickness: 2.2mm.
Length closed: 72mm.
Total length: 124mm.
Thick when closed: 8.5mm.
Balancing: set back
Weight: 44g.
Opening: Nail Nick
Closure: BackLock
Clip: Absent
Packaging: cordura case with ADV Tactical logos
Notes: designed and built by Andre De Villiers

Intended use: collection / sport

Type of production: semi-handmade
Country of production: South Africa
Blade: in steel N690Co
Blade treatment: Satin
Handle: in steel, with abalone inserts
Blade length: 52mm.
Blade thickness: 2.2mm.
Length closed: 72mm.
Total length: 124mm.
Thick when closed: 8.5mm.
Balancing: set back
Weight: 44g.
Opening: Nail Nick
Closure: Slipjoint
Clip: Absent
Packaging: cordura case with ADV Tactical logos
Notes: designed and built by Andre De Villiers

Intended use: collection / sport

Type of production: artisan seeds
Country of production: South Africa
Blade: in D2 steel
Blade treatment: satin finish
Handle: steel with Jaracanda briar inserts
Blade length: 75mm.
Blade thickness: 4 mm.
Length closed: 100mm.
Total length: 175mm.
Thick when closed: 14mm.
Balance: 2 cm set back from the guard branch
Weight: 120 g.
Opening: Nail Nick
Closure: Slip Joint (without blade lock)
Clip: -
Packaging: cordura case with ADV tactical logos
Notes: Designed and manufactured by Andre De Villiers

Intended use: collection / sport / military

Type of production: semi-handmade
Country of production: South Africa
Blade: N690Co steel
Blade treatment: PVD blackwash
Handle: titanium blackwash PVD
Blade length: 77mm.
Blade thickness: 4mm.
Length closed: 102mm.
Total length: 177mm.
Thick when closed: 11.7mm.
Balancing: set back, at 2cm. from the guard branch
Weight: 108g.
Opening: Carson Flipper type on ball bearings
Closure: FrameLock
Clip: titanium, machined from solid
Packaging: cordura case with ADV Tactical logos
Notes: marked as "prototype" - designed and built by Andre De Villiers

Purpose: collection / sport

Type of production: artisanal seed
Country of Origin: South Africa
Blade: D2 steel
Blade treatment: Satin
Handle: Steel with Rosewood wood inserts
Blade Length: 80mm.
Blade thickness: 4mm.
Closed length: 110mm.
Total length: 190mm.
Closed thickness: 14mm.
Balance: 2cm back from the guard branch
Weight: 164g.
Opening: Nail Nick
Closing: Back Lock
Clip: -
Packing: Cordura case with ADV Tactical logos
Notes: Designed and built by Andre De Villiers

Intended use: collection / sports / military

Type of production: artisan seeds
Country of production: South Africa
Blade: N690Co stainless steel
Blade treatment: Satin
Handle: Dual Tone titanium anodized
Blade length: 100mm.
Blade thickness: 4.7mm.
Closed length: 130mm.
Total length: 226mm.
Thick when closed: 13.2mm.
Balance: 2cm set back from the guard branch
Weight: 212g.
Opening: Flipper on ball bearings
Closure: FrameLock
Clip: anodised titanium, machined from solid
Packaging: cordura case with ADV Tactical logos
Notes: Designed and built by Andre De Villiers

Purpose: collection / sport / military

Type of production: artisanal seed
Country of Origin: South Africa
Blade: N690Co stainless steel
Blade treatment: black
Handle: black titanium
Blade Length: 95mm.
Blade thickness: 4.5mm.
Closed length: 130mm.
Overall length: 226mm.
Closed thickness: 14mm.
Balance: 2cm back from the guard branch
Weight: 210g.
Opening: Pinballs on bearings
Closure: Frame Lock
Clip: titanium
Packing: Cordura case with ADV Tactical logos
Notes: Designed and built by Andre De Villiers

Purpose: collection / sport / military

Type of production: artisanal seed
Country of Origin: South Africa
Blade: D2 steel
Blade treatment: black stonewash
Handle: Titanium stonewash
Blade Length: 95mm.
Blade thickness: 4.5mm.
Closed length: 130mm.
Overall length: 226mm.
Closed thickness: 14mm.
Balance: 2cm back from the guard branch
Weight: 222g.
Opening: Pinballs on bearings
Closure: Frame Lock
Clip: titanium
Packing: Cordura case with ADV Tactical logos
Notes: Designed and built by Andre De Villiers

Purpose: collection / sport / military

Type of production: artisanal seed
Country of Origin: South Africa
Blade: CPM SW35VN steel
Blade treatment: black
Handle: green titanium
Blade Length: 95mm.
Blade thickness: 4.5mm.
Closed length: 130mm.
Overall length: 226mm.
Closed thickness: 14mm.
Balance: 2cm back from the guard branch
Weight: 210g.
Opening: Pinballs on bearings
Closure: Frame Lock
Clip: titanium
Packing: Cordura case with ADV Tactical logos
Notes: Designed and built by Andre De Villiers

Purpose: collection / sport / military

Type of production: artisanal seed
Country of Origin: South Africa
Blade: CPM SW35VN steel
Blade treatment: black
Handle: black titanium
Blade Length: 95mm.
Blade thickness: 4.5mm.
Closed length: 130mm.
Overall length: 226mm.
Closed thickness: 14mm.
Balance: 2cm back from the guard branch
Weight: 210g.
Opening: Pinballs on bearings
Closure: Frame Lock
Clip: titanium
Packing: Cordura case with ADV Tactical logos
Notes: Designed and built by Andre De Villiers

Purpose: collection / sport

Type of production: artisanal seed
Country of Origin: South Africa
Blade: CPM SW35VN steel
Blade Treatment: Sandblasted
Handle: Titanium Desert
Blade Length: 95mm.
Blade thickness: 4.5mm.
Closed length: 130mm.
Overall length: 223mm.
Closed thickness: 14mm.
Balance: 2cm back from the guard branch
Weight: 216g.
Opening: Pinballs on bearings
Closure: Frame Lock
Clip: titanium
Packing: Cordura case with ADV Tactical logos
Notes: Designed and built by Andre De Villiers

Purpose: collection / sport

Type of production: artisanal seed
Country of Origin: South Africa
Blade: CPM SW35VN steel
Blade treatment: Satin
Handle: Titanium bronze with carbon fiber insert
Blade Length: 80mm.
Blade thickness: 4mm.
Closed length: 110mm.
Total length: 190mm.
Closed thickness: 14mm.
Balance: 2cm back from the guard branch
Weight: 142g.
Opening: Pinballs on bearings
Closure: Frame Lock
Clip: titanium
Packing: Cordura case with ADV Tactical logos
Notes: Designed and built by Andre De Villiers

Purpose: collection / sport

Type of production: artisanal seed
Country of Origin: South Africa
Blade: CPM SW35VN steel
Blade treatment: Satin
Handle: blue titanium
Blade Length: 80mm.
Blade thickness: 4mm.
Closed length: 110mm.
Total length: 190mm.
Closed thickness: 14mm.
Balance: 2cm back from the guard branch
Weight: 144g.
Opening: Pinballs on bearings
Closure: Frame Lock
Clip: titanium
Packing: Cordura case with ADV Tactical logos
Notes: Designed and built by Andre De Villiers

Intended use: collection / sport

Type of production: artisan seeds
Country of production: South Africa
Blade: in D2 steel
Blade treatment: satin finish
Handle: steel with Jaracanda briar inserts
Blade length: 75mm.
Blade thickness: 4 mm.
Length closed: 100mm.
Total length: 175mm.
Thick when closed: 14mm.
Balance: 2 cm set back from the guard branch
Weight: 120 g.
Opening: Nail Nick
Closure: Slip Joint (without blade lock)
Clip: -
Packaging: cordura case with ADV tactical logos
Notes: Designed and manufactured by Andre De Villiers