Always wanted to make a knife but didn't know where to begin? This extensive weekend workshop will give you the opportunity not only to learn these skills, but to put them into practice making two hand forged knives of your own. We will show you techniques, tools and hints on how to get started making your own knives.
The black art of folding knives. Creating a folding knife adds a level of complexity and precision to knife making. Learn about a few of the common mechanisms used locking and non locking folding knives before going onto making your own single blade slip joint folder.
Damascus - the ancient art of folding iron to make steel, with delicate watermarks like woodgrain. This is a one day introductory course, suitable to beginners, where you will make your own 180 layed billet that you keep for use in future projects.
This intensive weekend course immerses you in the world of Pattern Welded or Damascus steel. You will learn techniques in welding, folding and patterning beautiful and unique steel. We'll be using a hydraulic power press and rolling mill to make the welds and draw down the billets. You will make two billets and two forged blades to keep and finish into knives.
A sharp knife is much safer than a blunt one. It cuts cleanly and does not slip, causing few accidents. Yet most people don’t know how to sharpen a knife and keep it sharp. This evening course shows you the secrets of getting and maintaining a fine edge. Knife care and storage will also be covered to ensure your knife stays sharp.
| Fri Sep 24 @19:00 - 05:00PM Folding Knives (TWO PLACES LEFT) |
| Thu Oct 07 @19:30 - 09:30PM Sharpening |
| Fri Oct 08 @19:00 - 05:00PM Knifemaking (SOLD OUT) |
| Sun Oct 10 @08:00 - 05:00PM Damascus Introduction (TWO PLACES LEFT) |
| Fri Oct 22 @19:00 - 05:00PM Knifemaking (ONE PLACE LEFT) |
| Thu Nov 25 @19:30 - 09:30PM Sharpening |
| Fri Nov 26 @19:00 - 05:00PM Knifemaking (SOLD OUT) |
| Sun Nov 28 @08:00 - 05:00PM Damascus Introduction (TWO PLACES LEFT) |
| Fri Jan 21 @19:00 - 05:00PM Knifemaking |
| Thu Mar 03 @19:30 - 09:30PM Sharpening |
| Fri Mar 04 @19:00 - 05:00PM Knifemaking |
| Thu Apr 14 @19:30 - 09:30PM Sharpening |
| Fri Apr 15 @19:00 - 05:00PM Knifemaking |
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