About Us

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

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