KNIFEMAKERS. There is no greater pleasure than seeing our knives being used! -Arno Bernard

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1 K N I V E S 2015

2 KNIFEMAKERS There is no greater pleasure than seeing our knives being used! -Arno Bernard Arno Bernard Sr. has been married to his wife, Antjie, since 1979, and was a teacher and a school psychologist before he started making knives for extra income 35 years ago. When the school he worked for started making cutbacks in the mid-90s, he took early retirement and started making knives full-time. Arno has been a member of the Knifemakers Guild of Southern Africa (KGSA) for 20 years, but his real achievement has been passing his incredible talent down to his sons. He has mentored them in the art of making knives and created a lasting legacy of functional and beautiful custom knives. Arno Bernard Jr. was an accountant and has helped his dad make knives as long as he can remember. Now he not only makes knives, but also runs the production and planning for the family business; his wife, Zine, does the accounting. They have three children: a 6-year-old daughter Like, a 3-year-old son Arno III, and a daughter Mia, born in May 2013.

3 Franco Bernard went to school to be a graphic designer and is truly the artist behind the current look of Arno Bernard knives. His work is the wonderful result of having a master artisan as his father and the dedication and hard work of a young man. The knife-making world is the benefactor of great talent at such a young age. He married his wife, Alta, in April 2013, and she helps with the administration aspects of the business. Juan Bernard makes all of the sheaths for each knife. With 24 different models, it takes skill to make a quality sheath to match each blade. He and his wife Eleanor have two children: 6-year-old Juandro, and 3-year-old Lucian. Juan also helps with procuring the handle materials; he also operates a business selling abrasives, adhesives, and knife-making materials to help support other South African knifemakers: Ruan Bernard joined the family business in June The increased demand for AB knives in the USA has helped make his transition from college relatively easy. At present, he helps procure and install the handle materials, and polishes finished blades. Arno expects that his role will increase as business grows. Ruan was married to Nicolene in October 2013

4 Arno Bernard Knives makes quality knives from premium materials at affordable prices. Their workshop is located outside of Bethlehem, a beautiful town in the Eastern Free State of South Africa. The rolling hills, green grasslands and beautiful water are ample inspiration for an artist perfecting his craft. Arno Bernard Sr. made his first knife out of a saw blade in Currently, each blade is hollow ground freehand and hand-polished from world-class Bohler N690 stainless steel from Austria. Then it is heat treated and tempered to insure absolute quality. After going through the liquid nitrogen process, the blade is on the Rockwell hardness scale. The variety of unique African animals inspire each knife design. All of the 24 different models are suitable for both collecting and everyday use, and each knife is fitted with a custom sheath. There are 14 different materials that they use for their handles. Some of the most popular are the exotic handle materials found only in Africa - Warthog Ivory Tusk, Giraffe Bone, and Crocodile Hide FEATURED KNIFE The 2015 Featured Knife was created with the serious hunter in mind. Everyone from the professional hunter to the weekend sportsmen will want to carry this perfectly balanced new model. This model is made to be used. The S35VN steel is made in the USA and is known for its superior edge retention and toughness. This high quality performance steel has incredible stain resistance in corrosive environments. A slightly different approach was taken during the final metal finishing of the 2015 Featured Knife. Each one is hand polished and then finished with a ceramic bead tumbler to give it a high polish that is more resistant to scratching and wear. The exotic warthog ivory and durable sheep horn were chosen as handles because of their ability to hold up to heavy use and still maintain the beautiful luster that is indicative of an Arno Bernard knife. As an extra touch, each knife has a lanyard hole and comes with a Cape Buffalo horizontal side sheath Featured Knife MODEL #: 2015FK Knife Type: Fixed Blade Handle: Warthog Ivory Tusk (pictured) or Sheep Horn Steel: S35VN Blade Hardness: RC OAL: 7.5 BLADE: 3.75 Sheath: Horizontal Cape Buffalo Sheath with Belt loop

5 GIANT SERIES Named after the beasts at the top of the food chain in Africa. They are large and worthy to be carried with honor. Elephant OAL: BLADE: 5.5 MODEL #: 11xx Buffalo OAL: BLADE: 5 MODEL #: 12xx Hippo OAL: 9.25 BLADE: MODEL #: 13xx Rhino OAL: BLADE: 4.75 MODEL #: 14xx How to determine the model number of your knife: - The first number indicates the Series of each knife. (ex. 1xxx = Giant Series, 2xxx = Predator Series) - The second number indicates the Model of the knife in that Series. (ex. 11xx = Giant Series-Elephant Model, 21xx = Predator Series-Cheetah model) - The last two numbers indicate the type of handle material. (ex = Giant Series- Elephant Model-Giraffe Bone Handle, 2112 = Predator Series-Cheetah Model-Crocodile Hide Handle)

6 PREDATOR SERIES Named after the predators that you would find hunting their prey in Africa. They are deadly and ready for action. Cheetah OAL: 8.25 BLADE: MODEL #: 21xx Lion OAL: 8.5 BLADE: MODEL #: 23xx Croc OAL: 8.75 BLADE: 4.25 MODEL #: 24xx Sailfish OAL: 8.25 BLADE: MODEL #: 25xx Great White OAL: 8 BLADE: MODEL #: 26xx

7 GRAZER SERIES Named to reflect the graceful animals that roam the African plains. They are all swift and sharp. Nyala OAL: 7.25 BLADE: MODEL #: 31xx Warthog OAL: BLADE: 4 MODEL #: 33xx Kudu OAL: 8 BLADE: MODEL #: 34xx Springbok OAL: 7.75 BLADE: MODEL #: 35xx Zebra OAL: BLADE: 3.75 MODEL #: 36xx

8 SCAVENGER SERIES Named after the animals that do the dirty work in the circle of life in Africa. They are purposeful and necessary. Jackal OAL: 6.5 BLADE: 3 MODEL #: 42xx Vulture OAL: BLADE: 3.75 MODEL #: 43xx Wild Dog OAL: 7.25 BLADE: MODEL #: 44xx Wasp OAL: 7.25 BLADE: MODEL #: 45xx Wolverine OAL: BLADE: 3.25 MODEL #: 46xx

9 BUSH BABY SERIES Named after the smallest beasts of Africa. They are survivors and deceptively cunning. Meerkat OAL: BLADE: MODEL #: 52xx Gecko OAL: BLADE: 2.75 MODEL #: 53xx Squirrel OAL: 5.5 BLADE: MODEL #: 54xx Porcupine OAL: 5.75 BLADE: 3 MODEL #: 55xx Galago OAL: BLADE: 2.75 MODEL #: 56xx

10 HANDLE MATERIAL DESCRIPTIONS Warthog Ivory Tusk (xx01) Warthog ivory tusk can be polished to a terrific shine and is one of our most exotic handle materials. Available in limited quantities, it is the only ivory tusk that can be imported from South Africa. Due to the size of the large majority of tusk, it is unavailable on our Giant and Predator Series models. Giraffe Bone (xx02) The shinbone is one of the most dense and strongest bones in the giraffe. It has a lot of character because of the differences in the quantity of fat inside the bone, which causes the unique patterns. All of the handles are stabilized and dyed with natural color shades. Desert Ironwood (xx03) Arizona desert ironwood has a wood grain flowing from straight lines to burls, giving it a unique characteristic. It is one of the most dense woods available and is very stable. It was recently added to the protected woods list and can no longer be harvested. Sheep Horn (xx04) Premium grade sheep horn scales are naturally aged and dried, and one of the most strong natural handle materials. The grooves in the material help with extra grip when used for skinning. G10 (xx05) G10 is a composite material, glass reinforced epoxy laminate. It is one of the most durable of all the handles used on our knives. It is lightweight, waterproof and easy to clean. This makes it an excellent companion to carry with you everywhere you go. Snakewood (xx06) Snakewood is one of the most expensive woods available from South America. When it is polished, it takes on a scale-like pattern that is reminiscent of snakeskin. Ebony (xx07) Ebony is a dark and very hard African wood. It has an intricate wood grain pattern once it is polished. Due to the fact that it ages well, it will give you years of service.

11 The following handle materials are available on most designs. All of the handle materials are handpicked for premium quality. While every attempt is made to utilize handle material with relative consistency in appearance, all of the raw materials reflect a one-of-a-kind character and can vary greatly in its finished form thus making each knife individually unique. Maple Burl (xx08) The North American maple burl is highly figured with very unpredictable grain patterns. After stabilization, it is dyed in various colors to highlight the peculiar swirls and strengthen the natural beauty of the wood. Sambar Stag (xx09) Indian Sambar Stag is a very rare and sought after material. The raised grooves of the horn present a familiar look with an exotic flair. You will feel like you have a real trophy in your hand with these scales on your Arno Bernard knife. Mammoth Ivory Tusk (xx10) There are knives with ivory handles and then there are knives with prehistoric Mammoth Ivory Tusk handles. Imported from Russia, this handle is highly sought after and available in very limited quantities. Paua Abalone (xx11) Made from a beautiful shell found off the coast of New Zealand, this laminated abalone shell is an exotic choice. The vibrant blue and green reflections in this uniquely beautiful handle make it our most colorful handle. Crocodile Hide (xx12) Unlike any other knife handle you have ever seen, this genuine Nile Crocodile Hornback hide handle is made from the ridged back armor of the crocodile. The bone inside the scale of the hide gives it a great texture and makes it easy to grip in slippery situations. Mammoth Molar (xx13) A fossilized mammoth tooth is hard to find, and to have a molar from a prehis toric woolly mammoth made into a knife handle is exceptionally rare. Stabilized and polished into an amazing piece of art history, these handles are definitely one-of-a-kind. Spalted Maple (xx14) The coloration patterns in Spalted Maple are highly sought after for their ability to stand out next to other woods. The winding black lines give each handle made from this wood an extra boost of uniqueness.

12 Arno Bernard Knives USA Distributor: RGS Imports, LLC Hooper Road Suite A Baton Rouge, LA (225) Online Sales: websales@arnobernard.com Dealer Sales Orders / Inquiries: orders@arnobernard.com Catalog Design: