- Joined
- Mar 11, 2008
- Messages
- 5,772
Peter Bauchop is an iconic South African knifemker from the '70's and '80's. His knives went all over the world and were purchased and used by many in the armed forces. His knives were a favorite of South African Special Forces and they really had a special look and appeal.
In 2010 at the UK Knife Show I saw a very used Peter Bauchop Warlock on a dealers table.
It appeared to have been much carried and the Kal-Guard was well worn indicating a "interesting" history, but the dealer was unable to give me any information about it.
I purchased the knife immediately and returned it home to South Africa.
At the Knifemakers Guild of South Africa Show in Johannesburg in 2010 I gave it to Peter's son Robert Bauchop, himself a gifted full time knifemaker and asked him to make me a modern tribute version of his Dad's knife as a father and son pair.
I also asked him to recondition the old Warlock and bring it back to it's original glory.
Robert completed the knives last week and they are now with me.
They are both fantastic! Rob created a modern retro version of his Dad's classic pattern with some classic custom touches. The handle scales are Hippo Tooth which complement the blade beautifully. The guard is Stainless.
I consider myself so fortunate to have these and they will go into my collection of pairs.
Speaking to Rob today he told me of a possible limited edition set of Peter Bauchop tribute knives that he may be making in the future...........my name is on the list for a pair of those.............
I hope you like them........
In 2010 at the UK Knife Show I saw a very used Peter Bauchop Warlock on a dealers table.
It appeared to have been much carried and the Kal-Guard was well worn indicating a "interesting" history, but the dealer was unable to give me any information about it.
I purchased the knife immediately and returned it home to South Africa.
At the Knifemakers Guild of South Africa Show in Johannesburg in 2010 I gave it to Peter's son Robert Bauchop, himself a gifted full time knifemaker and asked him to make me a modern tribute version of his Dad's knife as a father and son pair.
I also asked him to recondition the old Warlock and bring it back to it's original glory.
Robert completed the knives last week and they are now with me.
They are both fantastic! Rob created a modern retro version of his Dad's classic pattern with some classic custom touches. The handle scales are Hippo Tooth which complement the blade beautifully. The guard is Stainless.
I consider myself so fortunate to have these and they will go into my collection of pairs.
Speaking to Rob today he told me of a possible limited edition set of Peter Bauchop tribute knives that he may be making in the future...........my name is on the list for a pair of those.............
I hope you like them........






Last edited: