• A fixed blade knife will be constructed from scratch. If you have the skills, I will help and show you how or you can watch while I do the work.  

• All materials will be provided. You can choose a knife shape from several templates or a design of your own.

• The training takes place in spacious and well equipped workshop.

• I love teaching so you will receive all the correct info you need, which is in line with the South African Knife-makers Guild standards.

• It will be an informal, non rushed and enjoyable time in the workshop. I’ll show you all the ‘Tricks’ of the trade.

• Refreshments and lunch will be provided.

• The cost is R2000 per candidate. (You leave with a complete knife worth at least R1400).

• There are guest houses in close proximity to my residence.

• A complete manual of ±80 pages is yours with your knife. The duration of the course is two full days – 7h00 to ±17hoo — mid week or Friday and Saturday.

• Preferably two candidates per course.

 

 

COURSE CONTENT

KNIFE-MAKING FAQs - WORKSHOP  SAFETY - CHEMICALS USED WITH KNIFE MAKING - ELEMENTS OF STEEL - STEEL TABLES - VARIOUS HANDLE MATERIALS - KNIFE CONSTRUCTION AND SHAPES - KNIFE DESIGN AND TEMPLATE MAKING - CUTTING OUT THE BLADE AND MARKING THE HOLES - GRINDING THE PROFILE - MARKING UP THE BLADE - TAPERING THE TANG - HOLLOW GRINDING THE BLADE - GRINDING TECHNIQUE - HEAT TREATMENT - FINISHING THE BLADE - BUFFING PROCESS - BOLSTER FITTING PROCESS - HANDLE FITTING PROCESS - ETCHING THE LOGO PROCESS  -SHARPENING THE CUTTING EDGE - LEATHER WORK