Introduction to the knife forging
Discover the main stages of the manufacture of a forged knife, from shaping in the forge to finishing and sharpening.
- Learn the basics of forging
- Discover the different stages of knife manufacturing
- Make the handle, finish and sharpen the knife
11 hours of training (2 days)
Forging of knives
Practical training
At Escaudain (59)
Who is this training aimed at?
- You would like to discover the knife-making forge. This initiation allows you to discover in practice the different stages involved in the creation of a forged knife.
- You want to get started with knife work. From forging and shaping the blade to working on the handle, the training allows participants to discover different techniques step by step.
- You want to discover the entire manufacturing process. Forging, machining, thermal treatments, polishing, the manufacture of the handle, finishing and sharpening are covered during the two days.
Objectives of the forge training
- Getting a piece ready for forging
- Shape the blade outline using a belt grinder
- Grind the blade bevels
- Perform the necessary drilling and machining
- Performing thermal treatments
- Perform the polishing
- Make and assemble the knife handle
- Shape the knife handle using a belt grinder
- Performing the finishing touches and sharpening
Public
Anyone who wants to discover the knife-making forge and learn the different stages of knife manufacturing.
Duration and rhythm
11 hours spread over 2 days.
Pedagogical methods
Implementation of the different stages of knife manufacturing: forging, blade processing, handle construction, finishing and sharpening.
Get started with forging with Alexis Walczak
The training is provided by Alexis Walczak, a bladesmith, At The Forge of the Lion of the North in Escaudain.
Place of training: 38 Allée des Tilleuls 59124 Escaudain
On the program
Two days to discover, step by step, the main techniques involved in making a knife, from forging and shaping the blade to finishing and sharpening.
Forging and working the blade
- Forming in the forge
- Shaping the blade outline using a belt grinder
- Grinding the blade bevels
- Necessary drilling and machining
- Thermal treatments
Handles, finishes and sharpening
- Polishing
- Making and gluing the knife handle
- Shaping the knife handle using a belt grinder
- Finishes
- Sharpening