Knife kit assembly training
Learn how to assemble and customize different knife models, from choosing materials to creating handles, and discover how to present and sell your creations.
- Mount different models of knives
- Shape and customize knife handles
- Learn to present and sell your creations
16 hours of training (2 days)
Knife assembly
Presentation and sale
At Escaudain (59)
Who is this training aimed at?
- You want to learn how to assemble folding knives. You want to discover the different knife kits and models and learn how to assemble them.
- You want to create and customize your knife handles. You want to learn how to choose the materials, shape knife handles and apply different finishes.
- You want to sell the knives you make. The training also covers how to present and sell knives, particularly at markets, in shops, through consignment sales or at trade shows.
Objectives of the knife kit assembly training
- Know the safety rules related to the handling of the kits.
- Knowing the different folding knife kits.
- Know the different materials used for knife handles.
- Understand the different types of knife construction and handle styles.
- Understand the principles of knife handle creation.
Public
Anyone who wants to manufacture and sell folding knives.
Prerequisites
Knowing how to read, write, be precise and meticulous.
Duration and rhythm
16 hours of training.
Pedagogical methods
Educational contributions, debates and exchanges, exercises and real-life situations
Upon completion of the training, you will be able to…
- Find and choose the different materials for the handles.
- Form different types of handles.
- To perform the guillochage of the springs and blades.
- Mounting different types of folding knives, with different handles and materials.
- Performing the various sanding and finishing processes on the handles.
- Sharpen and maintain the edge of the knives.
- Present the knives made.
- Selling the made-up knives.
On the program
From the selection of kits and materials to handle preparation and knife sales, the training covers the various stages involved in assembling and showcasing your creations.
Tools & metals
- Safety
- The different kits and models of folding knives
- The different metals in the kits
- Non-folding knives
Materials & equipment
- The different materials compatible for the handles
- Equipment: drills, belt grinders, polishers, and abrasives, among others.
- The different adhesives and their specificities
Components of the knife
- The pads
- The turntables
- Rivets, nails and screws
- The axes
Preparation & handles
- The preparation of the kits
- Preparations and forms of handles
- The multi-material handles
Presentation & sale
- Markets
- Retailers
- Deposits-sales
- Salons
- The different presentations
Want to get started with knife assembly?
Do you want to learn how to sharpen and customize your own knives, or develop a new business around their creation and sale? Contact the school team to find out about upcoming dates, pricing, and registration procedures.
Frequently asked questions
What is a knife assembly kit?
A knife kit includes the various components necessary for assembling a knife. The training course allows participants to discover the different kits and models of folding knives, as well as their components: washers, plates, rivets, nails, screws, and axes. It also covers the different metals used in the kits.
What equipment is needed to assemble and customize a knife?
The assembly and working of the sleeves may require different equipment and consumables. The program addresses, among other things, the use of drills, backstands, polishes and abrasives, as well as the different glues and their specificities.
What finishes can be achieved on a knife assembled from a kit?
The training covers several stages that allow the aspect and finish of the knife to be worked on. It includes, in particular, the following: guilloching of the springs and blades, The various cutting and finishing techniques on the handles. The sharpening and maintenance of the knife’s thread are also part of the skilled know-how.
Can knives made from kits be sold?
Sales is one of the topics covered during the training. The program presents several marketing opportunities: markets, merchants, depositories-salesrooms and exhibitions, as well as the different ways of presenting the knives.