What to Expect
Each week builds on the last as you work through the full knife-making process:
- Week 1 – Profiling & Heat Treatment
Shape your raw steel and heat treat it to alter the metal’s chemistry for hardness and durability. Learn about blade anatomy and knife styles. - Week 2 – Beveling & Rough Shaping
Begin forming the cutting edge and refining the geometry of your blades using belt grinders and other metalworking tools. - Week 3 – Handle Shaping & Assembly
Design and create custom handles using woodworking tools, then attach them to your blades for a complete, ergonomic fit. - Week 4 – Finishing & Edge Work
Refine your blades, sharpen them, and learn how to care for your finished knives to maintain sharpness and longevity.
This is a hands-on, skill-building workshop. Expect to work with kilns, grinders, sanders, and saws in a supportive and guided environment.
Skills You’ll Acquire
• Understanding of blade metallurgy and heat treatment
• Use of kilns, grinders, buffing wheels, drill presses, and woodworking tools
• Knife profiling, beveling, and edge forming
• Handle shaping and knife assembly
• Knife care and long-term maintenance
What’s Provided
• High-carbon or stainless steel blanks
• Handle materials (wood, adhesives, and hardware)
• Access to metal and woodshop tools and equipment
• Instruction and support across all four sessions
Who Should Attend
Ideal for beginners and intermediate makers interested in metalwork, bladesmithing, or custom kitchen tools. Whether you’re a home cook, hands-on learner, or DIY enthusiast, this class will guide you through the rewarding process of knife making—start to finish.
Prerequisites/Safety Information
No prior knife-making experience required. All necessary tools, materials, and safety instruction will be provided in class.
Recommended companion class: Waterjetting B&B.