Damascus Intensive - Bundle (All 4 Courses)

Name: Damascus Intensive - Bundle (All 4 Courses)
Start: 2024-11-16T09:00:00-05:00
End: 2025-04-26T17:00:00-05:00
Location: Two Smiths

Schedule

Sat, 16 Nov, 2024 at 09:00 am to Sat, 26 Apr, 2025 at 05:00 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

Two Smiths | Kitchener, ON

A 4 part series of classes leading you through the forging of a damascus billet, chef's knife, proper handle fitting and expert sharpening.
About this Event

This is a series of 4 courses that take a deep dive into damascus bladesmithing. All courses are taught by Allen Rozon, a seasoned bladesmith with over 20 years of experience, who honed his craft under the guidance of masters from around the world. This is a unique opportinuty to focus on your bladesmithing, one skill at a time, to level up the quality of your knives.

There are a total of 8 full days of instruction.

Part 1: Forging Damascus

In this two-day introductory class, students will delve into the intricate world of Damascus steel, also known as pattern-welded steel. Under the expert guidance of Allen Rozon, participants will learn the foundational techniques required to create a small billet of Damascus steel. [read more]

Nov. 16-17, 2024 ----OR--- -Feb. 8-9, 2025.

Part 2: Forging a Chef’s Knife

In this immersive three-day class, students will embark on the journey of creating their own chef's knife from start to finish. Under Allen Rozon's expert guidance, participants will learn the intricate process of designing, forging, and heat treating a professional-grade chef's knife. [read more]

April 4, 5, 6, 2025.

Part 3: Chef’s Knife Handle

Students will take their forged chef knives to the next level by learning the art of mounting bolsters and handles. Under Allen Rozon's expert guidance, participants will transform their blades into fully functional, aesthetically pleasing culinary tools using premium materials provided by the instructor. [read more]

April 19 -20, 2025.

Part 4: Sharpening Knives on Stones

In this one-day class, students will learn the essential skills needed for effectively sharpening knives using both natural and synthetic sharpening stones. Edge geometry will be discussed, and students will gain insights into how to assess the sharpness and condition of their knives. [read more]

April 26, 2025.

All days run from 9am-5pm with a 1h lunch. All materials, safety equipment, coffee and tea will be provided. Lunch is available in town / an indoor lunch area with a microwave and fridge is provided on site if you bring your own food. Please wear closed-toe shoes and long pants.

Do not hesitate to contact us if you have any questions. See you there!

COST: $2500 (+ HST + eventbrite registration fee)
Don't forget to apply your 10% discount upon checkout!
Use code: DAMASCUS10