CLASSES
Classes are a beneficial for both the teacher and the student. In life, we are always learning. I created 3 levels of courses, believing that this helps with the absorption of the techniques and the learning reaches its maximum level. Below is an idea of what will be presented in these classes.
KNIFEMAKING CLASSES
LEVEL 1
STOCK REMOVAL KNIFE - The student can choose between conventional or synthesized carbon steel of the last generation. You'll develop an unguarded hunter knife in my style. All processes of making a knife will be studied: techniques, machines, types of abrasives, style of knives, types of steels, the design of knives and materials. Choice of handle design, construction, assembly, and finishing will also be taught. Conventional heat treatment will be described, but we will work with a state-of-the-art digital kiln. You will also learn sharpening and re-sharpening techniques.
KNIFEMAKING CLASSES
LEVEL 2
FORGED KNIFE - In this course, we will develop a classic carbon steel hunter knife with the guard. All processes of making a knife at a more advanced level will be taught. This include techniques, machines, types of abrasives, style of knives, types of steel, design, and materials. Choice of handle design, construction, assembly, and finishing will also be taught. Conventional heat treatment will be described, but we will work with a state-of-the-art digital kiln. You will also learn sharpening and re-sharpening techniques. We will make a sheath in leather, drawing, cutting, stitching, dyeing, and finishing.
KNIFEMAKING CLASSES
LEVEL 3
INTRODUCTION TO DAMASCUS STEEL - The student will make a random pattern Damascus steel knife. Technique and patterns of Damascus steel will be studied. Manual processes, in little giant and hydraulic press, in addition to processes of elaboration of a knife in a more advanced level. This included techniques, machines, types of abrasives, style of knives, types of steel, design, and materials. Choice of handle design, construction, assembly, and finishing will also be taught. Conventional heat treatment will be described, but we will work with a state-of-the-art digital kiln. The student will also learn sharpening and maintenance techniques.
You must complete each level sequencentially with me before advancing to the next level. All knife materials will be provided including all safety material. Each course is about 5 days long, Monday to Friday.