Knife Forging Class 3 (02/08/2026)

Class Capacity: Up to 2 People

Start: 3pm

Duration: Full day/ 6h with breaks and refreshments.

As each process in knifemaking is a lifelong discipline, in my class the focus is on the forging itself and coming away with not merely a charming heirloom, but also an incredible tool.

Class Outline:

Staring Material: 1084 high carbon steel flat bar.

End result: Differentially hardened kitchen knives with hamons.

.Safety Briefing

.Equipment Induction

.Blade Design

.Demonstration

.Practice

.Knife Forging

.Profiling & Grinding

.Blade Claying

You must however leave without your knife. But afterwards I will then finish the heat treating process, final grinding and handle making (for one knife only!)

Once your knife is compete, I will post it back to you.