Beginners Knife Forging Class - 1 Day
Join me in my West Auckland workshop, to get your hands dirty, and forge your own one of a kind petty knife.
We will start the day with a hot coffee and some health and safety chat while the forge heats up.
Now the real work begins, heating and beating, slowly moving the steel by hand to form the rough profile of your petty knife. From here we refine the shape on the grinder, then back to the workshop to mark your blade and harden by quenching in oil. Next we are onto grinding the edge onto your blade, and turning it into a functioning knife. Fit and secure a rough handle, then sculpt and shape until it fits your hand. All thats left is oiling and sharpening to make your knife ready for your home kitchen.
This class runs from 9am to 5pm. Snacks and refreshments provided, but recommended to bring a packed lunch. Basic protective equipment available, but bring your own if you prefer. Suitable workwear and close toed shoes recommended. All skill levels welcome, anyone can do this with my support.
This class is suitable for up to 4 people, and priced per person. You may not know everyone on the day, but that can be half the fun.
Join me in my West Auckland workshop, to get your hands dirty, and forge your own one of a kind petty knife.
We will start the day with a hot coffee and some health and safety chat while the forge heats up.
Now the real work begins, heating and beating, slowly moving the steel by hand to form the rough profile of your petty knife. From here we refine the shape on the grinder, then back to the workshop to mark your blade and harden by quenching in oil. Next we are onto grinding the edge onto your blade, and turning it into a functioning knife. Fit and secure a rough handle, then sculpt and shape until it fits your hand. All thats left is oiling and sharpening to make your knife ready for your home kitchen.
This class runs from 9am to 5pm. Snacks and refreshments provided, but recommended to bring a packed lunch. Basic protective equipment available, but bring your own if you prefer. Suitable workwear and close toed shoes recommended. All skill levels welcome, anyone can do this with my support.
This class is suitable for up to 4 people, and priced per person. You may not know everyone on the day, but that can be half the fun.
Join me in my West Auckland workshop, to get your hands dirty, and forge your own one of a kind petty knife.
We will start the day with a hot coffee and some health and safety chat while the forge heats up.
Now the real work begins, heating and beating, slowly moving the steel by hand to form the rough profile of your petty knife. From here we refine the shape on the grinder, then back to the workshop to mark your blade and harden by quenching in oil. Next we are onto grinding the edge onto your blade, and turning it into a functioning knife. Fit and secure a rough handle, then sculpt and shape until it fits your hand. All thats left is oiling and sharpening to make your knife ready for your home kitchen.
This class runs from 9am to 5pm. Snacks and refreshments provided, but recommended to bring a packed lunch. Basic protective equipment available, but bring your own if you prefer. Suitable workwear and close toed shoes recommended. All skill levels welcome, anyone can do this with my support.
This class is suitable for up to 4 people, and priced per person. You may not know everyone on the day, but that can be half the fun.