In this two-day class you will be guided through the process of making a beautiful and functional Bushcraft Knife.
This will be a high-carbon steel knife with a full-tang handle, created to a shape and pattern of your design, with time and care taken to ensure it fits the requirements, including blade length, depth, shape & finish, and handle size, feel, shape & grip. Typical blade length will be around 6-7", depending on the style required.
Walking you the process, with each step demonstrated live by our instructor, you will learn the skills and techniques necessary to produce a stunning & functional blade. This will prove to be the ultimate statement piece, suitable for a lifetime of use.
The agenda for each day will look like this:
Day One
- Introduction, guide to workshop safety, PPE, and use of equipment
- Selection of steel and handle materials
- Crafting the blade and handle shape from the stock steel.
- Texturing & faceting the knife blank
- Initial bevel grinding
- Heat Treating (inc/ normalising, hardening, and tempering)
Day Two
- Final blade grinding and shaping
- Hand sanding and finishing the blade
- Handle pre-shaping & fitting
- Glue-up of the handles
- Handle finishing, including final shaping, sanding & polishing
- Blade sharpening & testing
No prior experience is necessary.
Please note this is a non-forging class. Participants will design their knife from a length of high-carbon steel and will not be using a hammer/anvil on this class.
Should this course be a gift, you have the option of selecting flexible dates, and having a designed gift voucher sent to pass to the selected recipient. The recipient can then book on any available slot by contacting us. Gift vouchers are valid for nine months from date of purchase.
Timings / Admin
- Each day will begin at 1000, and run until approximately 1630.
- Safety equipment is provided, but please ensure that you wear non-flammable clothing and sturdy shoes (preferably leather).
- Tea / Coffee / Biscuits will be provided. There are many local shops/cafes nearby for lunch.
- Please note, due to space and safety issues, spectators are not permitted on these courses.