Where It Started
JT Outfitters didn't start as a business plan — it started as a passion. A lifelong love of knives, hunting, and shooting sports led to a collection built up over many years: folders picked up at shows, gifts from fellow enthusiasts, and pieces sought out simply because they were beautifully made. Somewhere along the way, that personal collection became a fast-growing majority of a house full of gear.
From Collection to Calling
Eventually, the obvious question came up: why not share that passion with other people who feel the same way about quality outdoor gear? Rather than let decades of knowledge sit in a drawer, the decision was made to turn it into something real — a proper business, built with family. Together with his sons-in-law, the collection became a company: JT Outfitters, trading under Jaco Traders.
A Family Business, Built on Real Knowledge
We're not a faceless import warehouse. We're a small, hands-on family team who genuinely use and appreciate the products we sell — from the field to the workbench. That means when you ask us a question about a lock mechanism, a steel, or which gear suits your next trip into the bush, you're getting an answer from people who actually use these products themselves, not a script.
Why It Matters to You
Because we started as collectors and users, not just retailers, we choose our range with a collector's eye and a user's practicality. We're proud to be an official authorized dealer for WE Knife Co., CIVIVI, and SENCUT — every knife we sell is 100% genuine, backed by the manufacturer's warranty, and imported properly into South Africa.
Thank you for supporting a South African family business built on a genuine love for the outdoors. We look forward to helping you find the right gear.