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Deon Nel, Knifemaker

Born in 1962, Deon Nel is from Port Elizabeth in the Eastern Cape of South Africa—a region where the beauty of the sea and bushveld provides a perfect backdrop for his hobbies of fishing and hunting.

Deon’s career started as a tool, jig, and die maker in 1986, followed by the building trade in 1987. His fascination with handmade knives was a constant throughout these years. This early interest propelled him to undertake a knifemaking course with Thinus and Gawie Herbst in September 2008. By December of the same year, Deon committed himself fully to the art of knifemaking.

Deon joined the Cape Knifemakers’ Guild in 2008. Under the mentorship of renowned knifemakers Rob Brown and Cedric Pannell, Deon became a member of the Knifemakers’ Guild of Southern Africa in 2011. Known for his exceptional skill, Deon is celebrated as one of South Africa’s best Loveless style makers.

Nel has the exceptional ability to blend traditional and modern design elements seamlessly. His knives are not only functional but also exhibit a striking aesthetic appeal, particularly evident in his custom handles that beautifully complement each blade. This combination of form and function has earned him worldwide reputation for excellence.

Deon is committed to using responsibly sourced materials and maintaining conscientious practices throughout his craft. His dedication extends to his active membership in both the American Knifemakers’ Guild and the Knifemakers’ Guild of Southern Africa, organizations dedicated to preserving and promoting the art of knifemaking.

Deon Nel has been recognized through numerous awards, including:

  • Best Set, Knifemakers’ Guild of Southern Africa Show, 2023
  • Best Hunting Knife, Knifemakers’ Guild of Southern Africa Show, 2023
  • Best Fighter, The Knifemakers’ Guild 2023
  • Best Fixed Blade Utility/Hunter, The Cape Knifemakers’ Guild, 2021
  • Best Art Fixed Blade, Knifemakers’ Guild of Southern Africa Show, 2021
  • Best Set, Knifemakers’ Guild of Southern Africa Show, 2019
  • Best Fixed Blade Utility/Hunter, Cape Knifemakers’ Guild Show, 2018
  • Best Set, Knifemakers’ Guild of Southern Africa Show, 2016
  • Best New Maker, Knifemakers’ Guild of Southern Africa Show, 2011
  • Best Hunting Knife, Durban Easter Show, 2011
  • Best Hunter for Novices, Pretoria Winter Show, 2009
  • Best Hunter for Novices, In the Bush Festival, Nelspruit, 2009
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Blouvalk Hunter with Black Micarta
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Blouvalk Hunter with Green Canvas Micarta
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Blouvalk Hunter with Green Canvas Micarta
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Drop Point Hunter with Carved Ironwood
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Drop Point Hunter with Carved Karelian Birch
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Drop Point Hunter with Dymondwood
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Drop Point Utility with Mopane
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Drop Point Utility with Natural Micarta
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Heron Style F204 Fighter with Ironwood
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Heron Style Mod 11 Fighter with Ironwood (4")
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Loveless Clip Point Hunter (5") with Black Micarta
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Loveless Drop Point Hunter (3") with Maroon Micarta
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Loveless Drop Point Hunter (4") with African Blackwood
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Loveless Drop Point Hunter (4") with African Blackwood and S-Bolster
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Loveless Drop Point Hunter (4") with Black Micarta
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Loveless Drop Point Hunter (4") with Black Micarta
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Loveless Drop Point Hunter (4") with Black Micarta and S-Bolster
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Loveless Drop Point Hunter (4") with Camo Micarta
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Loveless Drop Point Hunter (4") with Emerald Green Micarta
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Loveless Drop Point Hunter (4") with Green Canvas Micarta and S-Bolster
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Loveless Drop Point Hunter (4") with Maroon Micarta
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Loveless Drop Point Hunter (4") with Maroon Micarta
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Loveless Drop Point Hunter (4") with Maroon Micarta and S-Bolster
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Loveless Drop Point Hunter (4") with Maroon Micarta and S-Bolster
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Loveless Drop Point Hunter (4") with Natural Canvas Micarta
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Loveless Drop Point Hunter (4") with Sambar Stag
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Loveless Drop Point Hunter (5") with Green Canvas Micarta
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Loveless Drop Point Hunter with Ironwood and S-Bolster
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Loveless Drop Point Hunter with Maroon Micarta and S-Bolster
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Loveless Semi-Clip Point Hunter (5") with Black Micarta
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Loveless Style Battle Knife (7-3/4") with Maroon Micarta
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Loveless Style Biltong Knife with Black Micarta
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Loveless Style Biltong Knife with Green Micarta
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Loveless Style Biltong Knife with Ivory Paper Micarta
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Loveless Style Biltong Knife with Maroon Micarta
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Loveless Style Biltong Knife with Pakkawood
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Loveless Style Boot Knife (4-1/2") with Natural Micarta
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Loveless Style Chute Knife (4-1/2") with Maroon Micarta
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Loveless Style Chute Knife (4-1/2") with Olive Micarta
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Loveless Style Chute Knife (4-1/2") with Ringed Gidgee
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Loveless Style Chute Knife (4-1/2") with Tufnol
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Loveless Style Combat Fighter with Ironwood (5")
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Loveless Style Hideout with Durostone
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Loveless Style Long Boot Knife with Maroon Micarta
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Loveless Style Mini-Wilderness with Maroon Micarta
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Loveless Style NY Special with Durostone
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Loveless Style Sub-Grip Fighter (7") with Black Micarta
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Loveless Style Sub-Hilt (5-1/2") with Birdseye Maple
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Loveless Style Sub-Hilt (5-1/2") with Maroon Micarta
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Loveless Style Sub-Hilt (6-1/2") with Arizona Desert Ironwood
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Loveless Style Sub-Hilt (6-1/2") with Maroon Micarta
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Loveless Style Sub-Hilt (7-1/2") with Birdseye Maple
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Loveless Style Sub-Hilt (7-1/2") with Maroon Micarta
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Loveless Style Sub-Hilt (8-1/2") with Maroon Micarta
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Loveless Style Sub-Hilt Chute Knife (4-1/2") with Green Canvas Micarta
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Loveless Style Sub-Hilt Fighter (7-1/2") with Arizona Desert Ironwood
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Loveless Style Sub-Hilt Fighter (8-1/2") with Arizona Desert Ironwood
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Loveless Style Sub-Hilt Fighter (8-1/2") with Arizona Desert Ironwood
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Loveless Style Sub-Hilt Fighter (9-1/2") with Maroon Micarta
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Loveless Style Wilderness with Green Micarta
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Phoenix Fighter (7-1/2") with Maple Burl and Bronze
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TAC1 Survival Knife with Green Canvas Micarta
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TAC1 Survival Knife with Mopane
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TAC1 Survival Knife with Mopane
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TAC1 Survival Knife with Mopane
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TAC1 Survival Knife with Mopane
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Wolhuter Lion Knife with Red Bushwillow
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Wolhuter Lion Knife with Red Bushwillow
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