Blacksmith Workshops
Andries Kluyts and Pieter van der Bank
Pieter started his amazing journey in 2012 when he became an apprentice at starnation. After a stint in Thailand where he opened his own Bladesmith studio. Since 2021 Pieter studios forms part of starnation studios . This collaboration between him and Master smith Andries Kluyts opened a whole new world with an amazing skillset knowledge and experience.
With Open studios they offer Blacksmith workshops on Skillet and knifemaking courses.
PVB Knives
PVB Knives
Pieter in front of his studio
Starnation Smithy
Starnation Smithy
Andries Kluyts shaping a Braai Skillet with a fly press.