Kevin started making knives at the age of 12 under the influence of his grandfather. He currently makes hand forged bowies and historical knives from his own Damascus or from Damascus steel made by Heather Harvey. This husband and wife team also makes collaboration pieces under the name of Heavin Knives. Kevin specializes in unique and fresh designs with careful attention to fit, finish, and materials. He also offers knife making courses in South Africa on bladesmithing, stock removal, and Damascus steel-making.

• American BladeSmith Society (ABS) Master Smith (2003)
• Knifemakers' Guild of South Africa

Awards:

• Best Dagger - Knifemakers’ Guild of Southern Africa Annual Show 2017
• Best Art Fixed Blade - Knifemakers’ Guild of Southern Africa Annual Show 2017
• Best Art Fixed Blade - Knifemakers’ Guild of Southern Africa Annual Show 2016
• Best Fighting Knife - Knifemakers’ Guild of Southern Africa Annual Show 2016
• Best Knife on Show - Knifemakers’ Guild of Southern Africa Annual Show 2016
• Best Overall Knifemaker - Knifemakers’ Guild of Southern Africa Annual Show 2016
• Best Art Fixed Blade -Knifemakers’ Guild of Southern Africa Annual Show 2015
• Chairman's Award - Knifemakers’ Guild of Southern Africa Annual Show 2015
• WW Scagel Award - Blade Show ABS Awards Ceremony 2015
• Best Fighting Knife - Knifemakers’ Guild of Southern Africa Annual Show 2014
• Points of Interest and Innovations - Knifemakers’ Guild of Southern Africa Annual Show 2013
• Best Own Engraving - Knifemakers’ Guild of Southern Africa Annual Show 2014
• Best Historical - Knifemakers’ Guild of Southern Africa Annual Show 2014
• Best Fighting Knife - Knifemakers’ Guild of Southern Africa Annual Show 2014
• Best Overall Knifemaker - Knifemakers’ Guild of Southern Africa Annual Show 2014
• Best Boot Dagger - Durban Easter Knife Show 2012
• Best Fighter - Durban Easter Knife Show 2012
• Special Award for Best Forged Bowie - Knifemakers’ Guild of Southern Africa Annual Show 2011
• Best Historical Knife - Knifemakers’ Guild of Southern Africa Annual Show 2010
• Best Art Fixed Blade - Durban Easter Knife Show 2010
• Best Historical Knife - South Africa Guild Show 2008
• Best Sets - South Africa Guild Show 2007
• Points of Interest - South Africa Guild Show 2007
• Best Hunting Knife - Durban Easter Knife Show, South Africa 2007
• Best Hunting Knife - South Africa Guild Show 2006
• Best Fighting Knife - South Africa Guild Show 2006
• Best Dagger - South Africa Guild Show 2006
• Best Hunting Knife - Durban Easter Knife Show, South Africa 2006
• Best Art Fixed Blade - Durban Easter Knife Show, South Africa 2006
• Best Dagger - Durban Easter Knife Show, South Africa 2005
• Best Hunting Knife - Durban Easter Knife Show, South Africa 2005
• Best Hunting Knife - South Africa Guild Show 2004
• Best Art Folder - South Africa Guild Show 2004
• Best Forged Blade - Durban Easter Knife Show, South Africa 2004
• Best Hunting Knife - Durban Easter Knife Show, South Africa 2004
• Best Art Fixed Blade - Durban Easter Knife Show, South Africa 2004
• B.R. Hughes Award for Best Master Smith Knife - Atlanta Blade Show 2003
• Antique Bowie Association award - Atlanta Blade Show 2003
• Best Overall Knifemaker - South Africa Guild Show 2002
• Best Fighter - South Africa Guild Show 2002
• Best Miniature - South Africa Guild Show 2002
• Best Dagger - South Africa Guild Show 2002
• Best Fighter - South Africa Guild Show 2001
• Best Dagger - South Africa Guild Show 2000
• Best Historical Knife - South Africa Guild Show 1999