I found a place in Arkansas that is advertising a week long course on knife making. The cost is 500.00 and it is at the Ozark Folk Center. From what I gather you will be guided through making a fixed blade knife. My question is what do you guys think about this? 500.00 is a lot of money to me and I wanted to know if anyone has heard of this place. Sort of looking for references. Any info would help.
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Knife making seminar
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If you want to learn how to do something or learn about something a class is a good place to do it. I don't know anything about this particular class but I'm sure you can get some feedback or references if needed. I've done a bunch of reading and looking at pictures about knife making but it has limited application for me. I'm a show me kinda guy. I'm taking a slipjoint class in Texas in a few months.
I imagine I'll learn a truck load, have a great time and maybe make some new friends who have similar interests in knives. I think it'll be a good investment in myself.
Try to contact the Arkansas Knife Maker's Association. They might have some info on the course or instructor/maker teaching the course. Chances are he's a member! Good luck with finding more info on your course.
I imagine I'll learn a truck load, have a great time and maybe make some new friends who have similar interests in knives. I think it'll be a good investment in myself.
Try to contact the Arkansas Knife Maker's Association. They might have some info on the course or instructor/maker teaching the course. Chances are he's a member! Good luck with finding more info on your course.
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$500 for the week breaks down to $100 per day (assuming you are only doing 5 business days), and if you will be there for 8 hours each day it seems like a fair price.
Will they provide the materials in that cost also - because if so, the price becomes even more reasonable.
As far as the knife - will you be forging, starting with blanks, or turning old files or saw blades into a knife? Are they going to show you how to use a waterjet / CNC, or is it all handwork?
Is the teacher a respected / known knifemaker?
I agree with Glocktenman - I learn better "hands on" so a class like this holds some value.
Good luck - and post pics of what you make and what your experiences are if you go through with the class.
Will they provide the materials in that cost also - because if so, the price becomes even more reasonable.
As far as the knife - will you be forging, starting with blanks, or turning old files or saw blades into a knife? Are they going to show you how to use a waterjet / CNC, or is it all handwork?
Is the teacher a respected / known knifemaker?
I agree with Glocktenman - I learn better "hands on" so a class like this holds some value.
Good luck - and post pics of what you make and what your experiences are if you go through with the class.