Here's a preview of what you'll learn to make:
About this course
Do you want to learn to make your own woodsman's knife and have everything you need delivered to your door? In this course and kit, master bladesmith Owen Bush will show you that making knives at home is both doable and wonderfully satisfying.
Let him guide you through the tricks and techniques that will allow you to finally head out into the woods with a knife you made yourself.
You’ll learn how to shape a blade, how to shape and fit the handle, and finally how to sew a leather sheath. You won’t need to heat any metal to make this knife. We've specially designed this course so that you can do it all at home in your shed or garden.
Meet your new teacher
Owen has been one of the world's leading bladesmiths for nearly a quarter of a century. His passion for the craft is deeply rooted in his fascination for the human condition and our need to make things with our hands. He's particularly interested in the blades of the Viking and Saxon era and much of his work consists of making museum quality Viking and Saxon swords seaxes, axes and knives - www.owenbush.co.uk
Meet Owen Bush
What our students are saying:
Adam Merrel used the course to make his first knife, which he wants to use for spoon carving projects:
"Having never made something like this before with an online course I was excited to give it a go but a touch apprehensive if I had the required knowledge to pull it off (I've never used an angle grinder for example). I had my nervousness dispelled completely thanks to Owen's concise and clear instructions and enthusiasm. I found the course thoroughly enjoyable and it has inspired me to make more things with my hands!"
Who is this course for?
This course is for anyone who wants to learn to make their first knife at home. The knife you will make is very sturdy and ideal for taking on camping trips or for carving and splitting wood.
What's Included in the course and Kit?
When you place your order you will receive lifetime access to the in-depth online course plus a lovely box of high quality tools and materials to complete the course will arrive at your doorstep. This will include an angle grinder, cutting and grinding disks, steel, walnut handle wood, wood oil, a leather working kit, premium craft leather for the sheath and many other items.
Shape the Blade
Learn to shape and knife-blade using an angle grinder and hand-polish it to a mirror finish using sandpaper.
Make and Fit the Handle
The blade is only half a knife. Owen will show you how to craft and fit a wooden handle using simple tools and techniques.
Sew your sheath
Owen will teach you how to make a bespoke leather sheath for your knife that protects the blade and completes this project.
What our students are saying:
"I saw Forged in Fire on TV and wanted to try knifemaking myself but a lot of courses were way too expensive. This was just what I needed to help me get started.'
Karen S.
"Great course, stunning video and even I managed to make a great knife (if I say so myself!)... highly recommended"
Martin M.
Lesson Plan
Introduction
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Preparation
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Shaping the blade - using either an angle grinder of a belt grinder
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Fitting the handle
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Finishing the knife
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Making a leather sheath
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