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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.

01/09/2026

Aluminium peasant knives are back in stock for the first time in a while. Follow the link in the bio to the Svörd shop

30/08/2026

The Kiwi Dragon Survivalist
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3.3mm 15N20 carbon steel, micarta handle, brass guards and a leather sheath.

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27/08/2026

Father’s Day is next weekend. Which Svörd best suits your dad this year ? ➡️

The hunter

The fisher

The baker

The shucker

The chef

The sausage sizzler

The fashionista

The craftsman

18/08/2026

Bryan on the tools to remind you that Father’s Day is approaching…

08/08/2026

Introducing ‘Knives of the Round Table’ . A dedication to all who have toiled here past, present and future.

05/08/2026

Big frost here in Waiuku ! What a beauty 🌞

04/08/2026

All will be revealed on Sunday.
A celebration of 45 years, dedicated to the staff and customers who have been with us on this journey.
Check back at 10am Sunday NZ time to be the first to see the project we have been working on recently.

30/07/2026

The perfect slice
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The Svörd cake knife with walnut handle. Also available with Micarta at svordshop.com

26/07/2026

The recent project we’ve been working on is almost completed…. Something to celebrate 45 years of Svörd Knives, the people who work here and support us and the materials we use 🔪

23/07/2026

🔪restock of rasta peasant knives 🔪
Available on svordshop.com now until they’re not…

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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