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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YOU'LL MAKE
High Carbon Steel
Design Your own Two Kitchen Knives
Learn Heat Treatment
Grind and Shape Your Knives
Choose from 10+ Handle Materials​
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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 two knives, kitchen heirlooms. 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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CHOPSTICKS AND BOWL CLASS
EVENING CLASS
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In this immersive 2.5-hour workshop, you will bridge the gap between the forge and the woodshop to create a stunning, custom serving set of chopsticks, a chopstick rest and a forged bowl.
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Walk away with a complete, handmade set ready for your dining table. No previous experience in metal or woodworking is required.
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YOU'LL MAKE
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Forge using anvils, leg vice, hammers and swages.
Craft your own chopsticks
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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YOU'LL LEARN
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Bring your own kitchen knives
Learn Whetstone Sharpening
Learn What a Burr Is
Learn how to steel and strop
INTRO TO BLADESMITHING
ONE DAY CLASS
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Join our One-Day Forged Petty Knife Beginners Class and craft your very own versatile paring or petty knife. Perfect for slicing, dicing, and everything in between, the petty knife is an essential tool in any kitchen.
In just one day, you'll learn the basics of forging, shaping, and finishing your knife, guided by expert instructors. No prior experience is needed—just bring your enthusiasm, and leave with a knife that’s both functional and uniquely yours.
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YOU'LL MAKE
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High Carbon Steel
Forge One Petty/Paring Knife
Learn Heat Treatment
Grind The geometry of Your Blade
Pick from 5 Ready Made Japanese Wooden Wa Style Handles​
INTRO TO DAMASCUS
THREE DAY CLASS
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Over three intensive days, you will go beyond simple stock removal and experience the profound satisfaction of creating a high-performance Damascus steel billet from scratch.
You will then use your own forged Damascus to craft a professional-grade full size kitchen knife - a true legacy piece that blends art, science, and history.
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YOU'LL MAKE
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1084/15N20 Damascus Steel
Design Your own Blade
Learn Forge Welding
Grind The geometry of Your Blade
Shape your own Wooden Wa Style Handles​ from a range of dyed wooden handles on offer.
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CHEESE KNIFE CLASS
EVENING CLASS
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Our Cheese Knife Class is a relaxed, hands-on introduction to the world of knife making, designed to be fun, memorable, and just the right amount of messy.
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It’s lighter-paced and perfect for those wanting to explore knife making.
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YOU'LL MAKE
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Grind The geometry of Your Blade
Learn Belt Finishing
Learn Knapping
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