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ADV Tactical

I am Andre de Villiers, founder of ADV Tactical. Full time knife maker since 1990.

I make handmade folders and a line of SOB mid-tech flippers. My designs are my own, built to perform, super tough, with extreme function and purpose.

I use the best materials I can get – Titanium, D2, S35vn, N690 and others.

We offer knife customization and custom laser art on all of our models to best suit your EDC or collection requirements.

Please DM us on Instagram or Facebook for a live chat before placing an order to ensure that we have the necessary stock available.

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  1. Andre De Villiers ADV - Alpha-S Flipper Knife Laser Engraved - S35VN & G10 - knife

    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

    ADV-AS-G10E
    €590.16
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  2. Andre De Villiers ADV - Badlands Bowie - Dual Tone S35VN, Titanium & Fat Carbon - knife

    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

    ADV-BB-TF
    €0.00
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  3. Andre De Villiers ADV - Kudu Hunter Fixed - M390 & Black G10 - knife

    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

    ADV-KH
    €393.44
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  4. Andre De Villiers ADV - Double Flipper Pathfinder Knife - Bronze Titanium

    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

    ADV-DF-P
    €516.39
    Out of stock
  5. Andre De Villiers ADV - Double Flipper Frag Frame Knife - Black Titanium - knife


    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

    ADV-DF-B
    €483.61
    Out of stock
  6. Andre De Villiers ADV - Harpoon Fixed knife - Black G10

    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

    ADV-HF-CB
    €233.61
    Out of stock
  7. Andre De Villiers ADV - Harpoon Fixed knife - Green G10 - knife

    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

    ADV-HF-SG
    €233.61
    Out of stock
  8. Andre De Villiers ADV - Impi - jaracanda burl - knife

    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

    ADV-IM-RSJ
    €344.26
    Out of stock
  9. Andre De Villiers ADV - Mini Butcher Back Lock Knife - Ebony Wood

    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

    ADV-MB-E
    €295.08
    Out of stock
  10. Andre De Villiers ADV - Mini Impi Slipjoint Knife - Abalone

    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

    ADV-MI-A
    €295.08
    Out of stock
  11. Andre De Villiers ADV - Harpoon Black Fixed knife - Black G10 - knife

    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

    ADV-HF-B
    €233.61
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  12. Andre De Villiers ADV - Mini Harpoon Black - Prototype - folding knife

    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

    ADV-MH-B
    €401.64
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  13. Andre De Villiers ADV - Impi Back Lock Knife Rosewood - knife

    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

    ADV-IM-RW
    €344.26
    Out of stock
  14. Andre De Villiers ADV - Ronin Hybrid Folding Flipper Knife - Tan G10

    Intended use: collection / sport / military

    Type of production: artisan
    Country of production: South Africa
    Blade: CPM S35VN steel
    Blade treatment: satin
    Handle: titanium and G10
    Blade length: 103mm.
    Blade thickness: 4.5mm.
    Length closed: 132mm.
    Total length: 234mm.
    Thick when closed: 14mm.
    Balancing: on the guard branch
    Weight: 168g.
    Opening: Carson Flipper type, on ball bearings
    Closing: FrameLock with additional cursor lock
    Clip: titanium, machined from solid
    Packaging: cordura case with ADV Tactical logos
    Notes: Designed and built by Andre De Villiers

    ADV-RH-T
    €446.72
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  15. Andre De Villiers ADV - Double Flipper DF Frame Lock Knife - Grey/Bronze Titanium

    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

    ADV-DF-BP
    €483.61
    Out of stock
  16. Andre De Villiers ADV - Harpoon F17 Black knife - knife

    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

    ADV-HA-B
    €426.23
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  17. Andre De Villiers ADV - Tac Butcher Black knife

    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

    ADV-TB-BW
    €524.59
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  18. Andre De Villiers ADV - Pathfinder Knife OD Green

    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

    ADV-PA-GR
    €532.79
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  19. Andre De Villiers ADV - Pathfinder Knife G2 Black knife

    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

    ADV-PA-B
    €532.79
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  20. Andre De Villiers ADV - Trailboss S Barret Brown Knife

    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

    ADV-TR-B
    €557.38
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  21. Andre De Villiers ADV - Mini Pathfinder Knife LSCF Ti - knife

    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

    ADV-MP-CF
    €696.72
    Out of stock
  22. Andre De Villiers ADV - Mini Pathfinder Knife 3D Blue Ti - knife

    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

    ADV-MP-B
    €572.95
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  23. Andre De Villiers ADV - Impi Slip Joint Knife - Jaracanda briar - knife

    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

    ADV-IM-RS
    €344.26
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