RB Knifemaker

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RB Knifemaker

I run different knife making courses at my smithy in Cornwall. In some of them you will forge your own blade from scrap metal (spring steel), then shape the blade profile and establish the knife bevel. You’ll heat treat the knife, fix the handle to the blade, sharpen the knife and then finish it by etching your logo onto the knife blade. In one course, we skip the forging stage and start the knife from sheet steel. If need be, I can change the knife design to some degree. It is not a classic blacksmith experience but you’ll definitely spend a good four hours at the forge. And, of course, you will take the knife you’ve made home with you at the end of the day. The workshops all take place in my smithy, which is located on the Roseland Peninsula, Cornwall. They are open to anybody who can lift a hammer, although young people do need to be accompanied by an adult. No previous experience is needed. All you have to do is arrive in the morning equipped with working clothes with long sleeves, of non-flammable material and work shoes. I provide all the materials you will need to make the knife and the sheath, but if you want to use different materials you are more than welcome to bring them with you. In all workshops I will provide light lunch on the first day. Needless to say, tea and coffee will be available throughout the day.

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