Doberman Forge Custom Knives
14 hour class Introduction to bladesmithing
14 hour class Introduction to bladesmithing
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Learn the art of knife making in this hands-on class. Craft your own unique, handmade knives with expert instruction and gain invaluable life experience. Create something truly special and sharpen your skills with our detailed instructions. Perfect for those seeking a new skill to master.
This class is scheduled over a 2 day period.
A beginner class geared to teach you all the steps of knife making. A deep dive into all specifics of how and why. Forging, heat treating, tempering, design, sharpening crash course on all of it.
Decide if you want to make an indoor or outdoor knife. Have a general idea of what you want to make when you show up! In this class you may choose from any non elaborate designed full tang knife up to 5.5" (the mini chef is 5.5" in the photo)
The budget for the class includes Choice handle material- 1084 or 80crv2 mono blade steel and etc materials needed to finish the project. However, If you want to upgrade your experience with Burl wood, or Damascus steel to forge your knife from- those are extra. The extra price is to absorb the extra costs of the materials and supplies.
Price list of extras
- Bold Low Layer Damascus +150 (pink chef knife example)
- ~100 layer Damascus + 300 (blue chef example photo)
- Fine High layer Damascus +450 (brown chef knife example)
- Stabilized Burl Handle upgrades 25-100$
- Mammoth or walrus Ivory +350$
If you choose Damascus steel addon please let me know with enough time in advance to make these bars so they are ready in time for the class-- and bring cash to the class on day one to settle up!
Customer Reviews
This was my first time making a knife. Gabe was absolutely amazing in making sure he went over all the steps and taught me how to do it right. He was patient, understanding and most of all fun to be around. He would allow you to do as little or as much as you wanted during the process. The class is like having your friend teaching you something he loves to do. Though it's a two day class, it never felt long. He also made lunch for us both days and it was really good. This knife will be an heirloom to my kids. Recommend this class for anyone interested in knife making!
Gabe is a great teacher. He takes all the time needed and then some to be sure you get the training needed. I have never worked on a forge or with some of the other tools he trained me on. He goes into great detail to help you understand how the different metals and methods work and react.
I would like to personally thank you Gabe for the training!!
Craftsmanship at its finest! Hand-made amazing works of art, not just tools. He takes great care in every detail and it shows. He also is an awesome teacher who really knows what he is talking about if you are interested in learning yourself. Highly recommend all things Doberman Forge !