{"product_id":"chef-knife-by-erin-peacock","title":"Chef Knife by Erin Peacock","description":"\u003ch2\u003eChef Knife by Erin Peacock\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlade: 1070 with Quench line, etched and hand polished \u003cbr\u003eBlade length: 156mm \/ 6,142 \"\u003cbr\u003eBlade width: 42mm \u003cbr\u003eBlade thickness: 2.4mm\u003cbr\u003eOverall length: 270mm\u003cbr\u003eHandle: Purple Heart with brass pinning\u003cbr\u003eOther: Slip style sheath incl\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"main-page-title page-title h0\"\u003eWho Is Erin William Peacock | EwP Knives?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\" class=\"rte\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"219\" data-end=\"702\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"margin-right: 20px; margin-bottom: 20px; float: left;\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0788\/7444\/4055\/files\/ScreenHunter_129.png?v=1764847019\" width=\"195\" height=\"250\"\u003eBased in Fontainebleau, South Africa,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"257\" data-end=\"281\"\u003eErin William Peacock\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eof\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"285\" data-end=\"297\"\u003eEwP Knives\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eblends functional design, artistic flair, and historical reverence into blades that are as personal as they are practical. A maker, musician, and visual craftsman, Erin’s work reflects a lifelong pursuit of precision and self-expression. His knifemaking journey began in 2009 with a “Basic Course in Bladesmithing” under Stuart Smith, and what started as a spark quickly forged into a lasting commitment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"704\" data-end=\"1096\"\u003eWith a background as a guitarist and road manager for some of South Africa’s top bands, Erin approaches knifemaking with the rhythm of an artist and the focus of a technician. Since turning seriously to the craft in 2021, he has developed a signature style of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"964\" data-end=\"1013\"\u003eclean, simple knives with “a bit of lipstick” -\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003etools made for use but elevated with thoughtful detail and one-of-a-kind finishes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1098\" data-end=\"1500\"\u003eErin prefers high carbon steels like 80CrV2 for their ability to develop unique character through\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1196\" data-end=\"1223\"\u003ehamons and quench lines\u003c\/strong\u003e, giving each blade a distinct visual identity. Natural wood is his handle material of choice - each piece selected for its tone, texture, and inherent fingerprint. “Every piece of wood has its own warmth and story,” he says, “and I want that to come through in the final knife.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1502\" data-end=\"1962\"\u003eDesign begins with hand sketches and evolves through iterative shaping and sculpting, often refined using French curves, rulers, and old-fashioned intuition. Some knives are\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1676\" data-end=\"1694\"\u003eforged by hand\u003c\/strong\u003e, especially his Puukkos, while others are\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1737\" data-end=\"1754\"\u003estock removed\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003efor efficiency. His toolkit includes belt grinders, files, and disc sanders - with each tool, like “Spider-Man,” “Iron Man,” and “Skeletor” (his named grinders), playing a role in the symphony of his workflow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1964\" data-end=\"2259\"\u003eAmong his standout creations is the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2000\" data-end=\"2037\"\u003e“Cherry Blossom” Gents Vest Bowie\u003c\/strong\u003e: an 80CrV2 blade with a satin finish, copper and stainless fittings, and a Leadwood coffin-shaped handle adorned with custom copper cherry blossoms, set into a multi-layered leather sheath designed to tell a tactile story.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2261\" data-end=\"2494\"\u003eInspired by\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2273\" data-end=\"2318\"\u003efunctional blades with historic relevance\u003c\/strong\u003e, Erin’s mantra is simple:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"2345\" data-end=\"2385\"\u003e“Do your best, every step of the way.”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eHe wants every knife to create a personal connection with its owner - something that feels like a win to hold.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2496\" data-end=\"2755\"\u003eA committed member of the knifemaking community, Erin is an\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2556\" data-end=\"2613\"\u003eApprentice Smith with the American Bladesmith Society\u003c\/strong\u003e, a member of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2627\" data-end=\"2635\"\u003eSABA\u003c\/strong\u003e,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2637\" data-end=\"2661\"\u003eDiscovery Knife Club\u003c\/strong\u003e, and\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2667\" data-end=\"2694\"\u003eRand Bladecrafters Club\u003c\/strong\u003e. His dedication has already earned him accolades, including:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2759\" data-end=\"2802\"\u003e- Best Culinary Knife – Novice Division \u003cem data-start=\"2850\" data-end=\"2879\"\u003e(Brooklyn Knife Show, 2023)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"2850\" data-end=\"2879\"\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e- Best Hunting Knife – Novice Division \u003cem data-start=\"2850\" data-end=\"2879\"\u003e(Brooklyn Knife Show, 2023)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2881\" data-end=\"3116\"\u003eFor Erin, knifemaking isn’t just about the blade - it’s about constant improvement, creative challenge, and the joy of making something useful and beautiful. Every knife he makes is the best he can create \u003cem data-start=\"3084\" data-end=\"3116\"\u003eat that moment in his journey.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3118\" data-end=\"3407\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3118\" data-end=\"3140\"\u003eFollow or contact:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"3140\" data-end=\"3143\"\u003e🌐 Website:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca data-start=\"3155\" data-end=\"3204\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"\" href=\"http:\/\/www.ewpknives.co.za\/\"\u003ewww.ewpknives.co.za\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"3204\" data-end=\"3207\"\u003e📧 Email:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca data-start=\"3217\" data-end=\"3237\" class=\"cursor-pointer\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eerin@ewpknives.co.za\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"3237\" data-end=\"3240\"\u003e📸 Instagram:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca data-start=\"3254\" data-end=\"3303\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/ewpknives\"\u003e@ewpknives\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"3303\" data-end=\"3306\"\u003e📘 Facebook:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca data-start=\"3319\" data-end=\"3379\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/ewpknives\"\u003efacebook.com\/ewpknives\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"3379\" data-end=\"3382\"\u003e📱 Phone: +27 83 256 1556\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Erin Peacock","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52628110737687,"sku":null,"price":2150.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0788\/7444\/4055\/files\/SinXcherPH1_s.jpg?v=1775279067","url":"https:\/\/www.blackdragonforge.com\/products\/chef-knife-by-erin-peacock","provider":"Black Dragon Forge","version":"1.0","type":"link"}