Damascus Knife Making
Created with the more technical forger in mind, this two day course functions much the same as the standard knife making day with the addition of more focus to detail and an emphasis on making your knife with the famous pattern welded Damascus steel. This experience will see you design your own knife and also decide on a pattern you wish to see in the steel, stacking the layers of metal required to make said pattern in your own preferred way before fire welding them together.
Only when this has been achieved do you then begin to forge, grind, heat treat and finally etch the blade of your knife. Once this has been achieved you will then experience the process of sharpening and handling your knife. Much the same as the standard knife class, many designs and types of knife can be made during this course, for example, chef or kitchen knives, bush craft knives, craft knives, re-enactment knives, cleavers, etc. But just because perhaps the style you have in mind hasn't been listed here, doesn't mean we won't do it! We're always open to new ideas, and encourage you to come up with your own unique designs.
