This is a FULL DAY CLASS with an intermission. Learn the art of knife smithing as you create a beautiful damascus utility knife. These are a long time favorite of our instructor. A beautiful and compact knife based on a skinning knife that makes itself useful on a daily basis. The wood grain pattern of damascus style laminate steel is Continue Reading

The Kiridashi is the original Japanese utility knife. A smaller chisel pointed version was traditionally carried in the sleeve pocket of one's kimono by both Samurai and peasant alike. The Kiridashi is now used by practically everyone in Japan from children to master craftsmen. In many ways it's the fixed blade equivalent of the western pocket knife. We will be Continue Reading