Paring knife workshop in Villiers-Adam (95)

Activity description :

Come and learn how to make a knife from A to Z, thanks to the expert advice of Stéphane, cutlery craftsman. During this introductory metal workshop, you'll have the opportunity to handle the tools needed to create a straight knife.

Workshop schedule (10h) :

• Welcome with coffee at 9 a.m.
• Workshop presentation: theory on steels, assemblies and finishing options.
  Theory of steel tempering.
• Production of the knife template
• Work on the blade, essentially by material removal, adaptable to the project: cutting the blade, shaping the grinding.
• Hardening in a propane forge.
• Lunch break: Stéphane invites you for lunch!
• Work on finalizing the blade's appearance.
• Handle construction: choice of wood, shaping of plates or quillon, gluing,
  assembly.
• Handle surface treatment and finishing.
• Sharpening of the knife.
• At the end of the day, you'll leave with your own superb straight knife.

If you want to learn how to make a knife, then you've come to the right place! What could be better than creating a straight knife with your own hands?