Andre DeVilliers

[narruc1]

I just received my first Andre DeVilliers knife, and I'm very impressed with this makers work. I do not know who does his Damascus, but it is beautiful. His attention to detailis fantastic, and this is not going to be my last piece from him. Here are some pictures...

Well I found out who made the Damascus for this knife. I e-mailed Andre', and he told me that it was made by a fellow South African by the name of Bertie Rietvelt... Now I'm a happy camper!

<center>Damascus Blade, and Bolsters, with presentation grade MOP

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[jmp343]

That is a great looking knife.

I have one from Andre that Larry at Knifeart designed and had Andre make. They call it the Advocate. The work is great. I have the prototype in ATS-34.

Jeff P

 

[narruc1]

Would you have a picture of it Jeff?

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[Senator]

I was just admiring that Advocate on Jeff's PhotoPoint site. Here's the pic:
http://albums.photopoint.com/j/ViewPhoto?u=913770&a=7208046&p=25441503


BTW Bob - That's a great looking knife you have. Schweet.
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My Custom Knife Collection
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Deo Vindice

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[jmp343]

Thanks Senator.

Bob, you can also see and get one at http://knifeart.com/knifeart/adprot.html

Jeff

 

[narruc1]

You have some very nice knives there Senator. I can't believe it...I have the same model 16 Carson, but mine is all damascus, including the handle. Here are a few more of my pets...<center>

Don Hanson III, with damascus blade, and bolsters, with Blue Walrus Ivory.

Chris Reeves '98 Gold Coin Sebe

MT Hot Blued Rain Drop Damascus, with Ray skin insert, and Black lip pearl button 1 of 4

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[BLADELAW]

jmp 343.Interesting. Larry also sold me what was represented as " the " prototype of that knife. I wonder what's going on.

 

[KnifeArt]

So far there have been only two Advocate knives made - both prototypes.

They are different in several ways which I will mention a little latter. Many of the modifications made were because of the input of BladeForums.com here at this forum.

First prototype was made after my initial design with Andre. It has a polished g-10 handle and ATS-34 blade. The second prototype made has a BG-42 blade, polished g-10 handle and exposed laynard hole. Both are marked prototype -which they are.

Because of Andre's difficulty of obtaining BG-42 in South Africa there is likely to be a third prototype - with a damasteel blade.

Hope this clears everything up.

Larry


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[KnifeArt]

Here are pics of the two knives:

Larry

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[BLADELAW]

Larry: Thanks for clearing up the confusion.

 

[jmp343]

Thanks, Larry. I like it no matter what it is.

Jeff

 

[Trader1]

I'm an early Andre fan...I have had this one for 3 years and talk about smooth...It's for sale because I want to get something in Damascus...any interest - $325 shipped

CF handle with gold liners and CF clip for tip up carry

 

[Dr.Lathe]

I picked up an "Operator" Hawkbill from him at the Blade Show. AWESOME KNIFE!! If anyone wants to see a picture of it PLEASE Email me!
Neil

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[narruc1]

I found out who made the Damascus for my DeVilliers. I e-mailed Andre', and he wrote back, and told me that the Damascus was made by another South African by the name of Bertie Rietvelt. Now I'm happy!

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BC... For those who fought for it, Freedom has a flavor the protected will never know... Semper Fi