Knifemaking Course
Structure of the 2 day course
Day 1. Take a piece of high carbon steel and forge it into a fully functional knife. Expert tutoring by Shane Minnear.
You’ll get to use some specialized tools and machines:
– Power hammer
– Hydraulic press
– Forge
– Anvil and hammer
– Belt grinder
By the end of Day 2 you will take home your own hand crafted, forged knife.
- 9:00 am to 4pm (approx) each day with classes running Monday to Saturday.
- Includes lunch and tea/coffee
- There is an option to forge your blade using a Damascus
(pattern welded) steel billet at an additional cost. Please enquire prior to undertaking course. - Minimum age 18 yrs.
- Closed shoe/boots required, other PPE will be supplied
About the course
Making a knife is a multi-part process. It involves a combination of rough shaping work and also fine skills as your knife nears completion. You’ll be guided through choosing your knife design, forging a block of high carbon steel into the knife shape, then heat treat it and grind and shape the blade. You’ll select and fit the handle material, then sharpen the edge. Mono steel is used to forge your blade, but Damascus (pattern welded) is available at extra cost.
What to expect
- Access to a range of tools and machines.
- Dirty, messy, hot, sharp, a little bit dangerous and a whole lot of fun
- You will be very hands-on making your knife, including forging and shaping using hammer and anvil, along with access to a powerful pneumatic hammer, hydraulic press, grinders, drills and numerous other pieces of equipment.
- Personal tuition to enable you to produce an enduring knife you will be proud to own and use
