Okapi cane knife – classic wooden handle, built for rugged everyday use

The Tool Behind Every Harvest

OKAPI CANE KNIVES

Built for Africa’s toughest crops, Okapi’s sugar cane knives are trusted by field professionals for their cutting power, durability, and control. From commercial sugar cane harvesting to land clearing, each South African knife is designed for serious work and long-lasting performance.

The Okapi Cane Knife Range

The Okapi Cane Knife Range

Okapi cane knives are designed with the working professional in mind. From the high-grade steel we use to the way each wooden handle is shaped, every detail supports strength, precision, and ease of use in the field.

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All Round 1041

Compact and powerful, this cane knife offers close control for accurate cuts in tight spaces, ideal for sugar cane, bamboo, and dense vegetation.

Specifications:

  • Blade length: 400mm
  • Handle length: 330mm
  • Total length: 730mm
  • Width: 110mm
  • Weight: 0,832kg
  • Handle Material: Wood
  • Blade Material: Carbon Steel
  • Blade Thickness: 1.6mm

All Round 1041/1

Built for precision and daily durability, this short-handled knife supports efficient cutting across sugar cane fields, plantations, and land-clearing applications with ease.

This cane knife is also available in a left-handed version and can be ordered on request.

Specifications:

  • Blade length: 400mm
  • Handle length: 330mm
  • Total length: 730mm
  • Width: 110mm
  • Weight: 0,832kg
  • Handle Material: Wood
  • Blade Material: Carbon Steel
  • Blade Thickness: 1.6mm

All Round 1041/2

Designed with a slightly shorter handle for enhanced control, this knife performs reliably in confined spaces and demanding agricultural tasks across different crop types.

This cane knife is also available in a left-handed version and can be ordered on request.

Specifications:

  • Blade length: 400mm
  • Handle length: 270mm
  • Total length: 670mm
  • Width: 110mm
  • Weight: 0,83kg
  • Handle Material: Wood
  • Blade Material: Carbon Steel
  • Blade Thickness: 1.6mm

All Round 1041/3

Engineered for professionals needing compact cutting tools, this model delivers strength, balance, and performance in tough field environments and close-quarter clearing operations.

This cane knife is also available in a left-handed version and can be ordered on request.

Specifications:

  • Blade length: 400mm
  • Handle length: 290mm
  • Total length: 690mm
  • Width: 110mm
  • Weight: 0,83kg
  • Handle Material: Wood
  • Blade Material: Carbon Steel
  • Blade Thickness: 1.6mm

All Round 1041/5

Designed for versatility and control, this knife balances a longer blade with a manageable handle, making it ideal for a wide range of agricultural tasks across varied crop types.

This cane knife is also available in a left-handed version and can be ordered on request.

Specifications:

  • Blade length: 400mm
  • Handle length: 360mm
  • Total length: 760mm
  • Width: 110mm
  • Weight: 1.83kg
  • Blade material: Carbon Steel
  • Blade thickness: 1.6mm
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Long Handle 1021

This long-handled knife provides extended reach and improved leverage, helping reduce strain while cutting sugar cane, corn stalks, and thick, overgrown vegetation.

Specifications:

  • Total length: 800mm
  • Blade length: 280mm
  • Handle length: 520mm
  • Width: 115mm
  • Weight: 0,92kg
  • Handle Material: Wood
  • Blade Material: Carbon Steel
  • Blade Thickness: 1.6mm

Long Handle 1021/1

Ideal for broad agricultural use, this version features a durable extended handle that enhances precision and comfort during prolonged fieldwork and vegetation removal.

This cane knife is also available in a left-handed version and can be ordered on request.

Specifications:

  • Blade length: 280mm
  • Handle length: 520mm
  • Total length: 800mm
  • Width: 115mm
  • Weight: 0,92kg
  • Handle Material: Wood
  • Blade Material: Carbon Steel
  • Blade Thickness: 1.6mm

Long Handle 1021/2

With a slightly shorter long handle, this knife offers both reach and responsive handling, crafted to support efficient cutting through heavy growth and crops.

This cane knife is also available in a left-handed version and can be ordered on request.

Specifications:

  • Blade length: 280mm
  • Handle length: 480mm
  • Total length: 760mm
  • Width: 115mm
  • Weight: 0,92kg
  • Handle Material: Wood
  • Blade Material: Carbon Steel
  • Blade Thickness: 1.6mm

Long Handle 1021/3

Featuring an extended handle for increased reach and leverage, this knife helps reduce strain while delivering efficient cutting through dense vegetation and tough crop conditions.

This cane knife is also available in a left-handed version and can be ordered on request.

Specifications:

  • Blade length: 280mm
  • Handle length: 540mm
  • Total length: 820mm
  • Width: 115mm
  • Weight: 1.92kg
  • Blade material: Carbon Steel
  • Blade thickness: 1.6mm

Long Handle 1021/4

Built for reach and rugged use, this tool balances weight and durability for those managing large-scale agricultural areas and high-volume clearing operations.

This cane knife is also available in a left-handed version and can be ordered on request.

Specifications:

  • Blade length: 280mm
  • Handle length: 450mm
  • Total length: 730mm
  • Width: 115mm
  • Weight: 0,92kg
  • Handle Material: Wood
  • Blade Material: Carbon Steel
  • Blade Thickness: 1.6mm

Long Handle 1021/5

This version combines a shorter extended handle with a strong blade to deliver agility, reach, and dependable performance across farming, clearing, and land preparation.

This cane knife is also available in a left-handed version and can be ordered on request.

Specifications:

  • Blade length: 280mm
  • Handle length: 380mm
  • Total length: 660mm
  • Width: 115mm
  • Weight: 0,92kg
  • Handle Material: Wood
  • Blade Material: Carbon Steel
  • Blade Thickness: 1.6mm
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Built for the Field. Crafted for Precision.

Built for the Field. Crafted for Precision.

Whether you’re clearing dense vegetation, harvesting sugar cane, or working across demanding agricultural terrain, Okapi’s knives are engineered to deliver reliable, consistent performance.

Made from durable carbon steel and crafted with ergonomically shaped wooden handles, our cane knives combine strength with control - making them the tool of choice for professionals across South Africa and beyond. Secure a tool that works as hard as you do.

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Carrying a Legacy Forward

More than a knife - Okapi is a symbol of craftsmanship, resilience, and trust.

For over a century, Okapi has stood the test of time, earning its place in the hands of those who demand reliability. As we honour our past and forge ahead with innovation, we remain committed to delivering knives that embody strength, precision, and heritage. Whether in the workshop, on the farm, or in the great outdoors, Okapi continues to be a trusted companion for generations to come.

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