About.
Born in Bregenz, Austria, Günther immigrated to South Africa, with his parents, at age five. He went to trade school, majoring in woodwork and technical drawing. After school, he enrolled at the University of Port Elizabeth, where he read and received an honours bachelor of science degree in quantity surveying, enabling him to enter into professional private practice as a construction cost consultant/analyst.
Throughout his student years, he was constantly exposed to both woodwork and metalwork in his dad’s workshop, and came to enjoy creating small projects as a hobby. Being a keen outdoorsman, his dad built him a custom hunting/camp knife, and since that time he was hooked on the idea of designing and building his own custom knives.
He was introduced to the late Rob Brown, a world class knife maker, and with his assistance and guidance, Günther joined the Knifemakers’ Guild of Southern Africa in July 2002. His first knife was sold in January 2001.
His aim in knife making, is to create knives of the highest quality and value for money, that he's capable of, and constantly strives to improve his skills and product.
He makes both fixed blade knives, which include hunters, daggers, fighters and utility knives, as well as folding knives. Customers can either select from a range of existing knife designs, or when requested, a design meeting specific requirements. Currently he is following his passion, and focusing mainly on fixed blade knives.
Handle materials used, depend on customer preference and availability.
He works with both stainless and carbon knife steels, depending on customer preference.
Currently he is a full time knife maker, running a one man operation. His residence and workshop are located on a 5 Acre plot on the outskirts of Port Elizabeth, South Africa.
