Chef Knife
As part of this 2-day Chef Knife Class, students will learn to make a rough-forged 5-8-inch chef knife using a billet of Go-Mai (Japanese for five layers) high carbon steel – making this knife great for everyday kitchen use providing a lasting edge and natural patina with proper use and care. Includes a standard Wa handle, a traditional, lightweight Japanese knife handle featuring an octagonal profile with a hidden partial tang. Exotic wood upgrades available.
Day 1: Students will learn to forge to shape a billet of high-carbon steel using power hammer, press and hand hammer. Then, they will learn to grind a profile and heat treat.
Duration: Approximately 6-8 hours with lunch break
Day 2: Students will learn about edge geometry, grinding bevels, bringing bevels to a machine finish, acid etching the blade to reveal a subtle pattern, sharpening edge, and fitting the handle.
Duration: Approximately 6-8 hours with lunch break
Skill level: Moderate-Advanced (experience helpful, but not necessary)
Cost: $800/person
Personalized Laser Engraving (optional): $30
Instructor: Jason Kraus, Founder and ABS Journeyman Smith
See Terms & Conditions page before registering.
