How to Sharpen Knives (Basic) PDF Print E-mail

A sharp knife is much safer than a blunt one. It cuts cleanly and does not slip, causing few accidents. Yet most people don’t know how to sharpen a knife and keep it sharp. This evening course, run by Bladesmith Karim Haddad, shows you the secrets of getting and maintaining a fine edge. Five different methods will be demonstrated in setting an edge as well as burr removal honing and touching up. Knife care and storage will also be covered to ensure you knife stays sharp. This will be followed with a practical session where you get to sharpen the knives that you have brought with you.

Cost is $75 for the evening – 7:30pm until 10:00pm.

There is a maximum of only six participants per class.

 

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Fri, Jul 4th, @7:00pm
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Thu, Aug 7th, @7:30pm
Sharpening
Fri, Aug 8th, @7:00pm
Knifemaking
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Sharpening
Fri, Oct 3rd, @7:00pm
Knifemaking
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Damascus (Advanced)
Thu, Nov 27th, @7:30pm
Sharpening
Fri, Nov 28th, @7:00pm
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Damascus (Basic)
Sat, Jan 31st, @9:00am
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Knifemaking Tip

“Store your knives in a knife block either horizontally or upside down, so the edge doesn't wear against the block each time you take them out”
-Common sense

From a recent course

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Active ImageNew cross pein forging hammer 1.35kg. Head is 13 x 4 x 4cm
Handle is 36cm long with shock absorbing slot. Do your forearms a favour.
$50 + postage

Also available as a straight pein hammer - photos coming soon. 

 

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