Paring Knife or Pizza Cutter Metalworking Workshop

Forge your own handcrafted kitchen instrument in this full-day metalworking workshop in London and create something you'll use and treasure for years to come. You'll choose between a paring knife – a versatile 4.5" blade that handles all sorts of kitchen tasks – or an Alaskan Ulu, perfect for slicing pizza, chopping herbs, and so much more. Then you'll pick your handle materials, scales, liners, and pin colours to make it entirely your own. Over the course of the day, an expert instructor will guide you through every step with live demonstrations, teaching you the skills and techniques to produce a stunning, functional piece.Your DayMorning

• Introduction, guide to forge safety, PPE, and how to use the equipment
• Choose your template (Paring Knife or Ulu) and handle materials
• Grinding the blade to a fine edge
• Hand sanding and polishing the blade
• Initial handle work – cutting and flattening scales

Afternoon

• Final handle shaping, drilling holes and test fitting to your blade
• Handle checks and glue-up
• Handle finishing, including final grinding, sanding and polishing
• Blade sharpening and testing

You'll start by getting comfortable with the equipment and making your design choices, then move into the real work of crafting your blade – grinding, sanding, polishing until it gleams. Afternoon is all about bringing the handle together, shaping it to fit perfectly in your hand, then finishing and sharpening everything to create a kitchen tool that's both beautiful and genuinely ready to work.By the end of the day, you'll walk away with something handmade that you'll reach for in your kitchen regularly – a lasting reminder of the skill and care you put into making it.Please note

• This is a non-forging class. Participants will start with a laser-cut blank and will not be using a hammer/anvil on this day.
• Each day will begin at 1000, and run until approximately 1630.
• Due to space and safety issues, spectators are not permitted on these courses.
• The age limit for attendance on any course involving the forging and making of knives or axes is 18+. There are no exceptions to this rule, and ID verification may be requested prior to course commencement in the event the participant looks under 21.

• At the end of the course you will go home with a fully finished knife that you have made yourself, suitable for a lifetime of use in the kitchen.
• Tea / Coffee / Biscuits will be provided. There are many local shops/cafes nearby for lunch.

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