Introduction to knives forging

For adults, both amateurs and craftsmen who want to discover rough knives forging.

The course : information about steel ; theory and practice of knives forging ; theory and practice of heat treatments ; forging of a basic rough knife.

One full day, from 9h00 to 12h00 and 13h30 to 18h00.

1 or 2 participants.

CHF 300.-, all included except the meal ; must be paid at the beginning of the course.

To bring with you : note-taking materials, leather work gloves and transparent protective glasses.

Registration : apply to Jean-Marie Corona, 079 275 63 92. Inquiries, http://www.jmcforgeron.ch/

Introduction to the making of crude laminated steel, Damascus steel ; forging of your knife with it

For adults who have already forged knives.

The course : information about the materials ; theory and practice of hot welding ; production of a laminated steel bloom ; forging and finishing of a knife with the steel produced, assembled in a flat sole ; boxwood is proposed for the handle, but you can bring a different wood, well dried.

3 full days, from 9h00 to 12h00 and 13h30 to 18h00.

1 or 2 participants.

CHF 900.- for the 3 days, all included except meals.

To bring with you : note-taking materials, leather work gloves and transparent protective glasses.

Registration : apply to Jean-Marie Corona, 079 275 63 92. Inquiries : http://www.jmcforgeron.ch/