Ever wanted to learn how to sharpen like a professional and get your knives sharpened at the same time? Bring 5 of your own knives to sharpen in the class and hone the skills you’ve learned on the day.
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Meet our Sharpening Master Class!
Ever wanted to learn how to sharpen like a professional and get your knives sharpened at the same time?
In this class, we will go over all aspects of sharpening and knife maintenance such as Japanese wet stone sharpening to using a 2×72 grinder and even a Tormek.
As professional knife makers, we know how to sharpen and keep things sharp.
Things we go over in the class:
- Sharpening on Japanese wet stones
- Freehand sharpening on a 2×72
- Sharpening on a professional Tormek sharping wheel
- Edge geometry for knives
- Knife theory
- Using diamond steel correctly
- Stropping
- Edge retention
- General knife maintenance
Learning how to sharpen correctly took me longer than I would like to admit. I’ve specifically designed this class so you don’t have to learn the hard way and get all the tips and tricks to get things right the first time!
Bring 5 of your own knives to sharpen in the class and hone the skills you’ve learned on the day.
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My son and I did the two day knife making course and it was fantastic. We ended up with two great looking knives thanks to Shane’s expert instruction, we will definitely be back to do one of the other classes.
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James
14 Jan 2025
My son and I really enjoyed the course! The course provided all the knowledge to get started and taught great techniques to get comfortable with the equipment. The instructor, Shane, was really friendly and supportive, and gave a boost of confidence for my son to take up knife making as a hobby. Will definitely be booking in to learn some more as we progress 😁 cheers guys!
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Jordan
09 Dec 2024
Absolutely awesome experience.
Shane is really welcoming, down to Earth and very willing to share all of his knowledge.
After completing the Japanese Knife making course I'm now looking at what else I can do next.
Shane is really welcoming, down to Earth and very willing to share all of his knowledge.
After completing the Japanese Knife making course I'm now looking at what else I can do next.
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Adam
26 Nov 2024
Shane is extremely knowledgeable and provided an unforgettable experience, taking us through all the steps and ensuring we were comfortable the whole way through. The speed of learning was perfect and an incredible hands on experience. Never thought I would enjoy something like this, or be able to do it! We came out with a quality knife that we will keep forever. Thanks Shane.
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Sandra
06 Oct 2024
Did the 2 day knife course with my Dad for father’s day, we both thoroughly enjoyed the creative process. Under Shane’s supervision we combined quality stainless steel, resin, liners, brass pins and a bit of artistic flair to create a long lasting, fit for purpose blade.
Plenty of knowledge was shared including heat treatment, tool selection, shaping technique, brands of supplies, and making your consumables last. Came away with a couple of spare bits and pieces for some future projects and a one of a kind every day kitchen essential.
Fantastic couple of days!
Plenty of knowledge was shared including heat treatment, tool selection, shaping technique, brands of supplies, and making your consumables last. Came away with a couple of spare bits and pieces for some future projects and a one of a kind every day kitchen essential.
Fantastic couple of days!
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Ben
16 Sep 2024
What an amazing experience!!! If you're not sure, just go for it. An incredible weekend and not only did we learn so much but we came home with amazing knives. I can't wait to go back again for my next workshop.
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Adrian
07 Jul 2024
Incredible class! Two days of informative, clear and concise guidance (and reassurance).
I chose a black and copper resin handle on a sleek skinning blade, my counterpart chose a beautiful wooden handle on the same skinning blade. They really do capture the eye and worked beautifully on the pork belly I made when I got home.
The workshop focuses on safety, and follows a step-by-step format rather than just letting people go rogue and inevitably injuring themselves.
That means that even someone who has never touched a power tool in their life could still safely create a knife that'll last a lifetime - which is backed by the shops guarantee.
All in all a wonderful experience and we're already making plans to be back!
Thank you, Savage Custom Creations!
I chose a black and copper resin handle on a sleek skinning blade, my counterpart chose a beautiful wooden handle on the same skinning blade. They really do capture the eye and worked beautifully on the pork belly I made when I got home.
The workshop focuses on safety, and follows a step-by-step format rather than just letting people go rogue and inevitably injuring themselves.
That means that even someone who has never touched a power tool in their life could still safely create a knife that'll last a lifetime - which is backed by the shops guarantee.
All in all a wonderful experience and we're already making plans to be back!
Thank you, Savage Custom Creations!
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Danni
09 May 2024
Absolutely enjoyed the day learning the art of knife forging. Shane was brilliant and gave a wealth of knowledge to my son and I. Highly recommend this to anyone that is looking for something a little different that creates ever lasting memories.
Gav
Gav
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Gavin
24 Mar 2024
Had an absolutely amazing experience on the 2 day knife making course.
The courses available are so worth the time and the amount of knowledge and care the guys put into each course is easy to see.
Whether you want to get into the hobby or just try something new it’s worth it, I’ll definitely be asking for other courses for future presents!
The courses available are so worth the time and the amount of knowledge and care the guys put into each course is easy to see.
Whether you want to get into the hobby or just try something new it’s worth it, I’ll definitely be asking for other courses for future presents!
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Ben
02 Feb 2024
I must say it was an absolutely Awesome experience! From the moment I walked in, I was greeted with a friendly smile and felt welcomed into the world of blade craftsmanship.
The instructor leading the course was not only incredibly knowledgeable but also had a remarkable ability to convey information in an easily understandable manner. Whether you were a complete beginner or had some experience in knife making, the instructor's guidance catered to every level of expertise. They patiently addressed any questions or concerns anyone had, ensuring that everyone had a comprehensive understanding of the knife-making process. It was evident that their wealth of knowledge and experience in the craft truly benefited all participants.
One of the highlights of this course was the opportunity to speak with Jake, the armourer. Learning from him about the different swords he was crafting and the historical significance behind each one was truly captivating. His passion for his work and his ability to share the intricate details of the swords he worked on added an extra layer of depth to the overall experience.
I cannot express my gratitude enough to the entire Savage Custom Knives team. The course was both educational and enjoyable, and I left with a newfound appreciation for the art of knife making. The level of professionalism and expertise displayed throughout the course was truly commendable.
I have no doubt that I will be returning for more courses in the future. Whether you are a knife enthusiast or simply interested in learning a fascinating craft, I highly recommend the Savage Custom Knives course. Trust me, it's an unforgettable experience that will leave you hungry for more!
Once again, thank you to all the staff at Savage Custom Knives for providing such an exceptional experience. Keep up the fantastic work!
The instructor leading the course was not only incredibly knowledgeable but also had a remarkable ability to convey information in an easily understandable manner. Whether you were a complete beginner or had some experience in knife making, the instructor's guidance catered to every level of expertise. They patiently addressed any questions or concerns anyone had, ensuring that everyone had a comprehensive understanding of the knife-making process. It was evident that their wealth of knowledge and experience in the craft truly benefited all participants.
One of the highlights of this course was the opportunity to speak with Jake, the armourer. Learning from him about the different swords he was crafting and the historical significance behind each one was truly captivating. His passion for his work and his ability to share the intricate details of the swords he worked on added an extra layer of depth to the overall experience.
I cannot express my gratitude enough to the entire Savage Custom Knives team. The course was both educational and enjoyable, and I left with a newfound appreciation for the art of knife making. The level of professionalism and expertise displayed throughout the course was truly commendable.
I have no doubt that I will be returning for more courses in the future. Whether you are a knife enthusiast or simply interested in learning a fascinating craft, I highly recommend the Savage Custom Knives course. Trust me, it's an unforgettable experience that will leave you hungry for more!
Once again, thank you to all the staff at Savage Custom Knives for providing such an exceptional experience. Keep up the fantastic work!
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Eric
16 Jan 2024
Thankyou to Savage Custom Knives for a great experience. I attended the 2 day course with Shane as the instructor. He did an excellent job in explaining every step in the knife making process in a way that any level of competency could understand. I was very happy with the finished knife, it looks awesome and works great. I would recommend this course to anyone who is interested in learning knife making skills and techniques. Great class,
thanks Shane and Savage Custom Knives.
thanks Shane and Savage Custom Knives.
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Steve
02 Jan 2024
Completed the knife making course with Shane. An outstanding experience. The workshop is well laid out and safe. The course instruction was done at a pace that suited all participants, and I left with both a set of new skills and a fabulous new chefs knife. Highly recommend the course to anybody who has an interest in handmaking.
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Cameron
22 Dec 2023
Took the beginners blacksmithing course and it was brilliant. Fun morning of banter and learning. The team were happy to let you learn and make your own mistakes and just as happy to teach you how to fix them. End product was brilliant but the experience itself is worth going back for. 5☆ would recommend as a gift or with a friend/partner.
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James
16 Dec 2023
Great afternoon/evening, Shane was very patient & gave the confidence to have a go at each process while still being prepared to step in & help where required. The knife came out great & the Veges for dinner have never cut quite as quickly or well as tonight.
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Craig
13 Dec 2023
Took my father to the 1 day knife making class as a present. Had an absolutely fantastic time!
The team were amazing, funny and really helpful. They walk you through every step and you can do as little or as much as you’re capable of/comfortable with. Super beginner friendly but they also have enough knowledge to keep you engaged if you are of a higher skill level. It was so fun watching the progress from start to finish too!
It attracted a lovely group of people and despite being in a big group they still managed to pay attention to all of us individually. Overall the experience was amazing, I can’t wait to go back and complete another class there!
The team were amazing, funny and really helpful. They walk you through every step and you can do as little or as much as you’re capable of/comfortable with. Super beginner friendly but they also have enough knowledge to keep you engaged if you are of a higher skill level. It was so fun watching the progress from start to finish too!
It attracted a lovely group of people and despite being in a big group they still managed to pay attention to all of us individually. Overall the experience was amazing, I can’t wait to go back and complete another class there!
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V
13 Dec 2023
Loved the whole process of the 2 Day Knife course. The facilities were excellent. The teaching was practical and easily understood. Shane and the team had a wealth of knowledge to ask all the questions and more. One of the more memorable things I have ever done cant recommend it enough.
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DEAN
24 Nov 2023
I was gifted the chance to do the one day knife making course, what a great experience. Shane knocked it out of the park, super knowledgeable and down to earth. Was a great day, would highly recommend.
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Mick
13 Nov 2023
I highly recommend Savage Custom Knives. We had a great time participating in their 2 day knife making class as a family. Shane our instructor was awesome and we finished the class with 4 very good quality knives and a great experience. A week on and I have taken great delight in replacing my old kitchen knives with my new chef knife, and I look forward to using it for years to come.
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Kate
13 Nov 2023
Just completed the Blacksmithing 1 day workshop.( made an awesome knife)WOW had an absolutely great day and learnt so much from Nick. Great set up well equipped workshop with enough workstations for everyone to participate at the same time. Highly recommend for anyone and everyone. My wife , two daughters and mother in law completed the 2 day knife making work last year and they thoroughly enjoyed it. So I received this great gift for my birthday this year. Looking to go again to make some more memories and another useful tool to use.
Cheers Shane
Cheers Shane
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Shane
28 Oct 2023
Absolutely phenomenal experience from real experts who have honed their craft! Would recommend this to anyone with an interest in creating custom pieces. We will be back, thanks again Shane for a ripper day!
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Simmo
23 Oct 2023
Awesome class and awesome guys at Savage Custom. The class was very informative and even a beginner like myself was able to make a knife that will be well used. The guys make you feel welcome as soon as you walk in the door and I highly recommend this place to anyone interested in knife making. I will definitely going back to take one of the other classes
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Joe
15 Sep 2023
Had a great couple of days and enjoyed the training and the education provided while working through the process of making a knife..
The outcome of my experience was a knife I am so pleased with and the assay the critical steps to ensure the outcome was not a disappointment is evident in the result…
Well done Savage Custom Knives… thoroughly recommend the experience and yes the knife is extremely sharp…
The outcome of my experience was a knife I am so pleased with and the assay the critical steps to ensure the outcome was not a disappointment is evident in the result…
Well done Savage Custom Knives… thoroughly recommend the experience and yes the knife is extremely sharp…
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James
14 Sep 2023
Got to do a knife making course at Savage Custom Knives made a really beautiful one that will last me for life. Highly recommend anyone who is interested to do it. Shane was amazing and taught me everything I need to go home and get started. This knife seriously will be an heirloom passed down.
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Conor
27 Aug 2023
Just finished the two day course....awesome...
I've been a hobbist maker for a bit and the best thing I learned from Shane is that I'm on the right path to improving what I know already.
The course itself was easy to digest and opened my eyes to simplifying my own processes and slowing down on others to get the right results I want.....
Awesome stuff....
I'll be back for another course for sure.....
I've been a hobbist maker for a bit and the best thing I learned from Shane is that I'm on the right path to improving what I know already.
The course itself was easy to digest and opened my eyes to simplifying my own processes and slowing down on others to get the right results I want.....
Awesome stuff....
I'll be back for another course for sure.....
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Shannon
30 Jul 2023
I recently completed a 2-day knife making course, which was gifted to me by my wife. The course was taught by Shane, who was an excellent instructor. He made the course enjoyable and informative, and he was always available to help us if we made mistakes or were unsure of what to do. I walked away from the course with a great-looking knife that I will cherish and use for years to come. I highly recommend this course to anyone interested in learning about the craft of knife making.
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Tony
30 Jul 2023
The 2 day knife making course is sensational! Shane has spent a lot of time honing the course to bring the black art of smithing into the 21st century using quality materials and super efficient methods with machinery. He has carefully crafted the course so that ALL levels of experience are catered for in the one extremely supportive class. You can do as much or as little of each carefully explained and demonstrated step as you feel comfortable with. Under his ever vigilant eye every one of my family and the other father/son class members came away with an amazingly useful and beautifully balanced knife, of which we all can be proud, following a fun and highly educational 2 days. Best Father's Day present ever......I finally have a single bevel knife that I've wanted for a long time, that I made. ????
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ken
18 Jul 2023
Purchased this experience for my teenage son's birthday and I thought I'd tag along. Really great experience learning how to make a knife that is of good quality steel and looks amazing, especially the awesome looking resin handle. Looking forward to trying another class with Shane and the team.
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Chris
30 Jun 2023
Thank you Shane for an unforgettable experience . 2 day course was enjoyed by my wife, 2 boys & me & to have 4 knives that have been made by us that are of a really high quality, awesome.
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Donald
23 Jun 2023
I did the 2 day knife making course on the weekend with Shane.
he breaks down the process into logical fun steps, the classes are small and the atmosphere is friendly and easy going. the end product is in my opinion a high quality very usable knife. I highly recommend this course. I enjoyed it so much I stayed for another , the Japanese Chef Knife course.
Nick ran this course, Forging a knife from a flat bit of steel is a rewarding experience. Nick breaks down the steps in the daunting forging process and keeps the class fun. the results speak for themselves.
Thanks Both of you, I will be back.
Best of luck with the upcoming show.
AA++++
he breaks down the process into logical fun steps, the classes are small and the atmosphere is friendly and easy going. the end product is in my opinion a high quality very usable knife. I highly recommend this course. I enjoyed it so much I stayed for another , the Japanese Chef Knife course.
Nick ran this course, Forging a knife from a flat bit of steel is a rewarding experience. Nick breaks down the steps in the daunting forging process and keeps the class fun. the results speak for themselves.
Thanks Both of you, I will be back.
Best of luck with the upcoming show.
AA++++
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Gavin
20 Jun 2023
An absolutely amazing experience doing the 2 day course with them, would recommend it to anyone even remotely thinking about it. The course was incredibly helpful and I can't wait to do the next.
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Duncan
18 Jun 2023
Did the 2 day knife making class, was absolutely brilliant. Shane was very knowledgeable, friendly and helpful to beginners. I highly recommend these guys to anyone wanting to learn/experience knife making or blacksmithing. Will definitely go back again and check out their other classes.
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Sheridan
24 Mar 2023
Highly recommend! Nick (Mr Mullet) and Darko are excellent teachers. We made knives from base materials and were tutored through the entire process! I thoroughly enjoyed the entire process and will be back again! Well worth it!
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Michael
04 Mar 2023
Absolutely brilliant 2 day class making a knife I couldn't be happier with. Shane is very knowledgeable and takes the time to make sure you are comfortable to proceed with every step.
I was lucky enough to be in a class with only one other person so we were able to learn so much without being pressed.
I'd highly recommend this class from Savage Custom Knives for anyone who needs / deserves a very special gift.
I was lucky enough to be in a class with only one other person so we were able to learn so much without being pressed.
I'd highly recommend this class from Savage Custom Knives for anyone who needs / deserves a very special gift.
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The
17 Jan 2023
Definitely recommend! Just did the Japanese knife course and it was perfect. So easy to book the right course. The course itself was fantastic! We were all beginners and Nick was super friendly and helpful. These guys get the balance perfect between learning the techniques and having a lot of fun.
Thanks so much!!! ????
Thanks so much!!! ????
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Joel
21 Sep 2022
My husband bought the two day knife course for us as a shared experience. We both made our own knives and I loved learning about the knife making process and making my own fantastic knife. The instructor was very knowledgeable and helpful, and everyone in our class was delighted with their finished products.
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Raeleen
11 Sep 2022
Had an absolute blast doing a blade course. I highly recommend doing one of their courses. Shane and Nick both have excellent knowledge and are great teachers. Having no experience in making a blade I think the knife turned out awesome. Thanks guys.
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Michael
28 Aug 2022
I did the one day course at Savage and had an absolutely amazing time. Shane is a great teacher and provided a relaxed, laid back environment which definitely helped made me feel comfort while trying something that is completely new to me. Shane’s knowledge and instruction was easy to follow and made the whole experience both fun and educational. I left with a new knife that I love and plan on using as much as possible. I am looking forward to going back and giving the full two day course a crack. Thanks a bunch Shane and the Savage crew for an unforgettable experience.
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Danielle
24 Aug 2022
I Highly recommend the Blacksmith classes. The level of expertise of Shane and Nick was exceptional. The professionalism and knowledge they displayed was amazing. They teach with passion and I thoroughly enjoyed learning from them. The quality of knives they had for sale at the Savage custom knives shop are like no others I’ve seen at reasonable prices to. Thanks for an awesome experience.
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Matt
21 Aug 2022
My wife, son and I completed this course last weekend as a birthday gift to me. The course was excellent! My wife had not done anything with metal before and was a bit apprehensive with the process. With Shane's (the instructor) easy teaching style we were quickly put at ease. We could do as much or as little of the process as we liked but Shane ensured we took home a usable,
well made product. We each created our own unique knife to take home at the end of the 2nd day. We all left thrilled with what we had achieved in the two days and can't wait to try the black smithing course!
well made product. We each created our own unique knife to take home at the end of the 2nd day. We all left thrilled with what we had achieved in the two days and can't wait to try the black smithing course!
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David
20 Aug 2022
2 nice short days with the savage crew learning cutting, grinding, shaping, resin work and other skills. Used all the tools and produced a cool knife that I will treasure. Thanks Shane. Great experience. Flipping between wanting to have done al the work myself and having an average looking knife or letting you help with some of the finer detailing and ending up with a great looking knife.
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roger
09 Aug 2022