We are pleased to offer you a series of new dates for our knife making courses in Solingen, the world famous "City of Blades", for 2024. These courses are a perfect opportunity to delve deep into the world of traditional knife making and forge a handmade knife yourself.
About the courses
We offer three different types of courses, each offering a unique experience and specific knowledge. Each course is carefully designed to ensure that participants not only learn craft skills, but also develop an understanding of the material and process of knife making.
Basic course (3 days) :
- Project : Production of a Damascus knife that is ready for immediate use.
- Material : Damascus steel with up to 300 layers. Total length of the knife is 16 cm and width is 4.5 cm.
- Meals : Includes hot lunch, snacks and drinks.
Intensive course (2 days) :
- Project : Making a Damascus knife with a simple handle.
- Material : Damascus steel with up to 160 layers, with a maximum blade length of 16 cm for a chef's knife and 12 cm for a hunting/outdoor knife.
- Meals : Includes hot lunch, snacks and drinks.
Platinum course (2 days) :
- Project : Production of a high quality Damascus knife with a simple handle.
- Material : Damascus steel with up to 160 layers, with the same dimensions as the intensive course.
- Meals : Includes hot lunch, snacks and drinks.
Insight into the forging process
The forging process is a fascinating craft that requires both precise technique and artistic skill. Participants begin by selecting the right steel and learn how to forge the different layers together at high temperatures. This technique, necessary for producing Damascus steel, results in blades that are not only extremely sharp and durable, but also feature beautiful patterns.
Why take a knife making course?
A knife making course is more than just a lesson - it's an experience that stays with you. You combine learning a traditional art form with the joy of creating something unique and personal. It's also an opportunity to meet like-minded people and learn from one of the best master blacksmiths.
We warmly invite you to become part of this unique experience. Discover your potential as a knife maker in the historic halls of Solingen. To ensure the high quality and personal character of each course, the number of participants is limited. Reserve your place now by clicking here . We look forward to welcoming you to one of our courses soon and creating something great together.