{"product_id":"schmiedekurs-damastmesser","title":"Damascus Knife Forging Course","description":"\u003cp\u003eIn a three-day blacksmithing course with up to three participants, you will learn to forge, weld, grind, harden, and fit your own Damascus knife with your desired handle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDuration: 3 days, each from 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSchedule: \u003cbr\u003eDay 1: \u003cbr\u003eAfter a brief safety introduction and discussion about the design of your desired knife, we will begin with forging and welding.\u003cbr\u003eOn the first day, you will learn to operate the power hammer and create your Damascus billet with up to 99 layers from your desired steel, followed by your knife blank.\u003cbr\u003eWe will assist you with the design and shaping of chef's knives, carving knives, hunting knives, outdoor knives, or replicas\/custom pieces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDay 2:\u003cbr\u003eThis is followed by shaping with belt grinders and angle grinders (Flex), and then hollowing the blade.\u003cbr\u003eFor this, you will work on the belt grinder for the flank grind.\u003cbr\u003eThe second day concludes with hardening in a quality hardening oven.\u003cbr\u003eAfterward, the blades will be tempered by us in the workshop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDay 3:\u003cbr\u003eAfter you have chosen the handle wood for your desired knife, we will begin with the fine grinding.\u003cbr\u003eYou will start with coarse sandpaper and work your way up to a very fine grit to achieve a particularly rust-resistant and even surface structure.\u003cbr\u003eThen we move on to fitting the handle: whether it's a stick tang or a full tang - you will now learn the precise fitting, gluing, and grinding on the belt grinder and the subsequent hand grinding.\u003cbr\u003eAt the end of the workday, you will oil and wax the handle and can take your finished, razor-sharp desired knife home with you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease bring:\u003cbr\u003e-Fire-resistant cotton work clothes\u003cbr\u003e-Sturdy footwear\u003cbr\u003e-Gloves\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIncluded in the price are:\u003cbr\u003e-2 x snacks, cold drinks (water, sweet drinks), coffee and cookies\/cake\u003cbr\u003e-Blade steel\u003cbr\u003e-Handle wood (selection of available handle woods in our forge)\u003cbr\u003e-Accessories (e.g., brass or mosaic pins)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBooking discounts for multiple participants:\u003cbr\u003e2 participants: €1160.00\u003cbr\u003e3 participants: €1690.00\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFree cancellation up to 14 days before the course starts.*\u003cbr\u003eAll times stated in the schedule are approximate and serve only as a guide.\u003cbr\u003eEating and drinking are always possible and customary between all work steps.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Götterschmiede UG (haftungsbeschränkt)","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54340283203925,"sku":null,"price":620.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1046\/4473\/9413\/files\/IMG_4748.jpg?v=1783672584","url":"https:\/\/goetter-schmiede.de\/en\/products\/schmiedekurs-damastmesser","provider":"Götterschmiede UG (haftungsbeschränkt)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}