Bushcraft knives5 models
For carving, fire lighting and camp building. A hand-filling size and a handle shaped for a full day of work.
A one-man knife workshop in Hungary, since 2000
Handmade bushcraft, camp and survival knives from Hungary
Fixed-blade knives for the woods, camp, hunting, everyday carry and survival, made in small batches or to order. Tough tool steel, hand-finished handles, leather sheaths.
- 20+ yearsof designing, testing and making knives
- Handmade, small batchesno mass production, every knife is one of a kind
- Tool steelSleipner, Rigor and Böhler N690
The knives
Four uses, 19 patterns. Choose by the job the knife has to do.
Camp knives6 models
A bigger, stronger blade for chopping, splitting and hunting on longer trips.
Survival knivesincl. military knives, 5 models
Thick blade, heavy loads. For when the knife is the only tool you have.
EDC knives3 models
A smaller, lighter fixed blade you won't notice on your belt until you need it.
Every model comes as standard with a 6 mm Sleipner steel blade, an FR4 handle and a leather pouch sheath. Steel, handle and sheath can be changed to suit you.
Custom and small-batch knives for real use in the field
I make premium handmade fixed-blade knives for bushcraft, the woods, camp, hunting, everyday carry and survival. Every knife is made in a small batch or to order, from tough steel, with a hand-finished handle and a leather sheath.
- Blade
- 6 mm Sleipner steel
- Handle
- FR4
- Sheath
- Leather pouch sheath
Sleipner
The standard steel. An Uddeholm cold-work tool steel that holds an edge and takes a beating.Standard
Böhler N690
A stainless steel that needs less care in wet, humid conditions.Optional
Rigor
An Uddeholm cold-work steel (A2 type) with steady edge stability for long work.Optional
Designed and made with passion
My knives are not mass-produced by machines. I make every single one by hand, so no two are exactly alike.
I have been studying, designing and making knives for more than twenty years. I read everything I could find on the subject, in Hungarian and foreign books, forums and blogs, and asked many makers, collectors and users what makes a good work knife. It soon became clear that the best shapes have barely changed in centuries.
A Shaman knife is ready to go the day you receive it: to a woodland camp, on a hike, on an expedition or hunting.
László Német, “Shaman”
How your knife is made
- You choosePick the pattern that suits you.
- You tell me what you needSteel, handle, sheath: tell me what the knife is for.
- We agree the detailsWe go through the details and I tell you when it will be ready.
- I make itYour knife, by hand, in about [X–Y] weeks.
- You receive itIn person or by Magyar Posta (Hungarian Post).
Frequently asked questions
What are Shaman knives made of?
The standard build is a 6 mm Sleipner steel blade, an FR4 handle and a leather pouch sheath. You can ask for stainless N690 or Rigor steel, and a different handle or sheath.
How long does a knife take to make?
Depending on the model and your requests, about [X–Y] weeks. I give you an exact date when we agree the details.
How do I receive the knife?
In person or by Magyar Posta (Hungarian Post). If you are outside Hungary, please get in touch before ordering.
Tell me what the knife is for
Write to me about the job, the size and the steel you have in mind. We will go through the details, and I will make your knife.