Our Story
Francois and Annieka, the driving forces behind Yandiwa, have been on a journey in the world of knives and knife making since establishing Yandiwa in 2014. With an unwavering commitment to preserving traditional craftsmanship while fostering innovation, they bring a wealth of experience and creativity to the art of artisanal blade making and leatherwork.
Awards
- Winner Best Forged Knife 2024 Adelaide Knife Show
- Winner Best Chef’s 2024 Knife Perth Knife Show
- Winner Best Utility Knife 2024 Perth Knife Show
- Winner Best Hunting Knife 2024 Perth Knife Show
- Winner Best Chef’s Knife 2023 Adelaide Knife Show
- Winner Best Forged Knife 2023 Perth Knife Show
- Winner Best Hunting knife 2022 Adelaide knife show
- Winner Best Chef’s Knife 2022 Adelaide Knife Show
- Winner Best Hunting knife 2022 Brisbane Knife Show
- Winner Best Hunting knife 2022 Auckland Knife Show
- Winner Best Chef’s Knife 2021 Adelaide Knife Show
- Winner Best Utility Knife 2021 Adelaide Knife Show
- Winner Best in Show 2021 Perth Knife Show
- Winner Best Chef’s Knife 2020 Perth Knife Show
- Winner Best Utility Knife 2020 Perth Knife Show
- Winner Best in Show 2020 Perth Knife Show
Publications
- Knives 2025 Catalogue, 45th Edition, Blade, USA, 2025, pp 91, 118, 216
- Knives 2024 Catalogue, 44rd Edition, Blade, USA, 2024, pp 94, 165
- Knives 2023 Catalogue, 43rd Edition, Blade, USA, 2023, pp67, 91, 151, 172
- The Shed Magazine, Auckland, NZ, April 2023, issue 107, pp8
- Blade Magazine, Blade, USA, March 2023, pp21
- The Shed Magazine, Auckland, NZ, January 2023, issue 106, pp25
- Blade Magazine, Special Issue Kitchen Knives, Blade, USA, December 2022, pp21
- Blade Magazine, Blade, USA September 2022, pp21
- Knife Magazine, Knoxville, September 2022, pp26-27
- Blade Magazine, Blade, USA, April 2022, pp20
- Australian and New Zealand Knifemaking, Hoare R., Sydney, 2022, pp 44-47, 93, 97, 99, 100, 101, 102, 104, 116, 118, 122, 126-127