i need to get training in knifemaking with a master blade smith

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osama66

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dear,,
i am looking for a really professtional in knife making who is giving training in making knives and gives yeqniques in sharpening, heat treatment.....i sent a lot of emails to mastersmith that i found in bladesmith american society , but no one answered me !!!!
please helpppppp
 
osama66 said:
dear,,
i am looking for a really professtional in knife making who is giving training in making knives and gives yeqniques in sharpening, heat treatment.....i sent a lot of emails to mastersmith that i found in bladesmith american society , but no one answered me !!!!
please helpppppp
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Where do you live?
 
Welcome osama66.
Fill out your profile so we know where you; live and a bit about you. It will help with better answers.

There are several schools in the USA where mastersmiths teach bladesmithing/knifemaking.
The ABS site should have information on them.

There are also several knifemakers who teach classes on knifemaking.

Often, the simplest way to learn is to find a local knifemaker and visit him/her for short lessons and talks.

The Stickys at the upper part of the Shop Talk page have lots of information on procedures as well as books and other sources. Reading up on the procedures and materials will make you a better student.
Additionally, Dr. Larrin Thomas' book, "Knife Engineering" is a book on knifemaking steel, metallurgy, and heat treatment for pretty much every knife steel. Every knifemaker should have it.
knifesteelnerds.com

New Book! Knife Engineering: Steel, Heat Treating, and Geometry - Knife Steel Nerds

Update 4/14/2024: Gameco is sold out but Amazon Australia has it now. Update 3/29/2022: I added that SD Knives and Supplies is the place to buy in South Africa Update 3/31/2021: I added that Gameco is the place to buy in Australia. Update 10/13/2020: I completed a minor revision to Knife...
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A simple search for "knifemaking schools" gave this link with many choices:
instructorschool.com

Best 13 Bladesmithing Schools in the U.S, U.K., and Their Locations - Instructor School

If you're aspiring to master this art, Bladesmithing schools are one of your best options based on several things they bring to the table like experienced instructors, a supportive learning environment, specialized equipment, etc.
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knarfeng said:
According to his IP address, Saudi Arabia, which might be a partial answer to the lack of response.

Moving to Shop Talk.
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If you have oil money I'm sure you can fly a master bladesmith over and pay them to teach you. Otherwise you will need to travel to them. Neels from Blackdragon forge in South Africa is always teaching people from around the world. I plan to make the trip in the future to learn from him.
 
Kraken Tactical Edc said:
If you have oil money I'm sure you can fly a master bladesmith over and pay them to teach you. Otherwise you will need to travel to them. Neels from Blackdragon forge in South Africa is always teaching people from around the world. I plan to make the trip in the future to learn from him.
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Neels does excellent courses.

Kevin and Heather Harvey also do a brilliant 2 week course. Kevin taught at the ABS school and was the first South African master smith.
heavinforge.co.za

Kevin Harvey - heavinforge.co.za

About us : introductionOur awardsAbout Heather HarveyAbout Kevin HarveyOur hobbies American Bladesmiths Society (ABS) Master Bladesmith Member: Knifemakers’ Guild of Southern Africa Founder Member: Southern African Bladesmiths Association Mechanical Engineering Diploma Qualified Fitter...
heavinforge.co.za
 
Steven65 said:
Neels does excellent courses.

Kevin and Heather Harvey also do a brilliant 2 week course. Kevin taught at the ABS school and was the first South African master smith.
heavinforge.co.za

Kevin Harvey - heavinforge.co.za

About us : introductionOur awardsAbout Heather HarveyAbout Kevin HarveyOur hobbies American Bladesmiths Society (ABS) Master Bladesmith Member: Knifemakers’ Guild of Southern Africa Founder Member: Southern African Bladesmiths Association Mechanical Engineering Diploma Qualified Fitter...
heavinforge.co.za
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I have been watching Neels YouTube channel from before I started making knives he has been a wealth of knowledge. Even took the time to spend a few hours on the phone with me last year helping me with my plans exhibiting at Bladeshow Atlanta answering any questions and what to expect as it was the first ever show I'd not only exhibited but also attended. So travelling from Australia was a massive undertaking. Got to have a few drinks with him there also. Was a wild trip.
 
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