MAKER CLASSES
From the dawn of our existence, humanity has stood apart as the ultimate innovators – creators of tools that have propelled us to the pinnacle of evolution. With every chiseled stone, every meticulously crafted knife, we've forged our world, ground our destiny, and honed our future.
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Our journey as tool makers is a testament to our capacity for adaptation, innovation, and collaboration. It reminds us that our potential is limitless, and our destiny is ours to forge.
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Cut Throat Knives offers an ever expanding array of classes for individuals and small groups. In our classes you will learn to appreciate good craftmanship, to acquire new skills and ultimately to engage with food in a new way through the tools you craft.
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We run regular weekend and evening classes and for group bookings can accomodate weekday classes. Classes can be booked directly via the shop or group bookings can be organised by contacting us here.
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YOU MUST BE 18+ to attend the class.
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Classes are announced through the members' newsletter, you can sign up through the form at the bottom of the page.
INTRODUCTION TO
KNIFE MAKING
TWO DAY CLASS
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In this two day course you will make your own kitchen knife. You will design, grind, sand, heat treat and finish your own knives all while learning about the fundamentals of good knife making.
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At the end of the course you’ll walk away with your own knife, a true kitchen heirloom. You’ll also have gained knowledge about how to make knives using the stock removal method, heat treatment and will have the foundations to learn further knife making skills.
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SHARPENING COURSE
EVENING CLASS
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Don't let your dull knives send you out of the kitchen! This knife sharpening class in Melbourne is a hands-on deep dive into the knife sharpening process.
It's the perfect starting spot for people that have never touched a stone up to advanced sharpeners.
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This class will start with a chat and demo by a knowledgeable instructor. Then it's your turn to put your sharpening skills to the test, with coaching alongside a professional.
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INTRODUCTION TO BLACKSMITHING
ONE DAY CLASS
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Use hand, hammer, and fire to forge steel into objects that will last.
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This class is the perfect foundation for understanding how metal moves, how to use a variety of forging tools from the anvil, through to dies, a variety of hammers and also the forge press.
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At the end you'll walk away with your own culinary tools, made by you.
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CLASS DATES
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Mar 23-24 SOLD OUT
Apr 13-14
Apr 27-28 SOLD OUT
May 11-12 SOLD OUT
May 25-26
June 8-9
June 22-23
CLASS DATES
Apr 10
May 15
June 13
CLASS DATE
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Apr 21 SOLD OUT
May 18
CHEESE KNIFE AND BOARD
ONE DAY CLASS
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Looking for a tasty one day corporate escape?
Bring everyone together in our Bladesmith led classes. The perfect fun and inclusive activity to suit the whole team.
Cheese knife, cheese board and of course cheese.
Perfect for teams of up to 10 people.
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OYSTER SHUCKER AND BOARD
ONE DAY CLASS
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Looking for a decadent one day activity?
Dive into our Bladesmith led classes. The ideal escape for your group.
Oyster Shucker, oyster serving board and of course oysters.
Perfect for groups of up to 10 people.
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ONE DAY GROUP CLASSES
By appointment only