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Monday 8am - 5pm Tuesday 8am - 4:30pm Wednesday 8am - 4:30pm Thursday 8am - 4:30pm Friday 8am - 4:30pm

Svord Knives

Svord Knives locally handmade in Waiuku, New Zealand since 1981 Bryan Baker, Master Cutler started his knife making business from necessity in 1983.

Made redundant by the untimely demise of an engineering firm, the 18 year old decided to turn a hobby into a practical business. The early SVORD Knives were forged individually and therefore expensive. Bryan Baker had to rethink his production methods and pricing to secure a share of the New Zealand sports market. He began using the 'stock removal' method and soon carved a niche in the sports mark

et, with attractive, affordable, handmade outdoor knives. Designs improved styles and a steady demand saw SVORD Knives grow in credibility and popularity with the sporting public of New Zealand. A chance meeting with an elderly Czechoslovak knife maker gave Bryan Baker's business a real boost for this master craftsman was able to pass on to Baker many cutlers secrets and knife know-how. Especially important was the unique hardening and tempering process which gave Bryan Baker's knives a special edge of strength and durability. Baker immediately set about to build his own hardening and tempering plant using his newly acquired skills and knowledge. Today, every SVORD Knife is treated and tempered on the premises. The combination of quality Swedish cutlery steel and Baker's process for heat treating and tempering produces a truly superb blade. SVORD has continued to grow with increased interest both domestic and international. You can now find SVORD Knives in Australia, U.S.A and a number of other countries. SVORD Knives even attracted attention from the prestigious "American Fighting Knives" publication who rated their durability and edge holding quality as "outstanding". SVORD Knives continue to gain a reputation for quality and functional design, and the future looks promising for the mark. SVORD Knives are 100% NZ handcrafted from innovative designs by Bryan Baker, Master Cutler. SVORD Knives are available throughout New Zealand in over 80 sports stores.

21/05/2026

Choose your favourite !
18th Century Pygymy vs Von Tempsky Bowie

15/05/2026

Interview with Bryan in the latest issue of . Can always find a way to sneak in a Marilyn Monroe quote… Happy Friday ☀️

12/05/2026

Celebrating 45 years of svord knives and introducing a new catalogue ! Check the link the bio to download and look through our full range of knives and some archival pictures

09/05/2026

White and red designer wiing set available on svordshop.com if you are quick !

08/05/2026

Our kris daggers enjoying the sunrise !🌅
One with ivory micarta handle and the other NZ stag.

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05/05/2026

Trust the process… The Black Flag Bowie.
Handmade here in Waiuku.
Available @ svordshop.com

17/04/2026

Working on some green handled hunting knives - exclusive to all shops. Happy Friday 🎉

14/04/2026

Some 18th Century knives we have been cooking up recently.
Micarta steak and pairing knife and mahogany trade knife with pairing. What’s your favourite ?

10/04/2026

A couple of special edition 2026 knives now available from www.svordshop.com 🔪 Happy Friday !

01/04/2026

Special Edition 2026 Knife. To celebrate 45 years of Svord knives we’ve crafted a truly special piece.
Brass, Pāua and Mother of pearl.
Available through svordshop.com soon.

Address

Waiuku Town District
2682

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 5pm
Tuesday	8am - 4:30pm
Wednesday	8am - 4:30pm
Thursday	8am - 4:30pm
Friday	8am - 4:30pm

Website

https://linktr.ee/svordknives

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