Japanese Chef Knife Making Workshop Blacksmithing - Brisbane

Come spend a day forging out a chef knife and go home with your very own hand-forged chef knife. Made from high carbon steel with a Japanese wa handle.

In this class, which is suitable for beginners, you will experience shaping your own knife with hammer and fire, as well as learn a bit about the forge, anvil, tools and techniques used in blacksmithing.

In this workshop, we will forge out your own chef knife, heat-treat it yourself, grind it to shape and attach a pre-made Japanese wa handle.

Things we cover in our classes - 

• The whole Blacksmith knife building process from start to finish
• Hammer Techniques
• Forging Techniques
• Designing a knife
• Shaping the knife
• Heat treating carbon steel in the gas forge
• Hand grinding techniques on the 2x72 grinder
• Time management
• Knife instruction and care
• How to advertise yourself and your product
• How to take photos of your products to get the most interest
• How to price your products
• Workshop safety and OHS
• Machine finishing knife style
• Going through the recommended tools to begin the hobby of knife making

This class is beginner-friendly, no experience is required. This class is great for solos or groups and is a perfect gift for a friend or loved one. 

Come learn the ancient art of Blacksmithing!

We also now offer free engraving on all class knives. Want your initials? Want it to be a gift and have a phrase? We can do it all for you!

You also keep the knife you make in the class - valued at $500!

We're conveniently located in Ipswich 4305. Classes can be booked on weekdays or weekends.

If you have any questions or need a custom date not listed please give me a call 0420555606

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