One Day Commission Experience
Your Experience
This is the only process by which I will work on commission. This way we work through everything from discussing the design to the finished piece at the end of the day. Through my experience days its become crystal clear to me that I thrive on meeting my customers face to face. Plus, if you are not wanting to take part in my knife making experience day, this is the best way to ensure that your design influence is realised in your new knife. You get the knife you want, I get my hands dirty.
During this day I will make a Japanese inspired knife of your design up to a maximum blade length of 25cm.
To book or for any enquiries please go to the contact me page - there you can either email me or call me. Booking is available Thursday, Friday and Saturdays.
Single person: £320 this is strictly a one to one class, just me and you putting our heads together to design your blade and then you witness every process.
Aftercare Kit £35. Why not add an Aftercare Kit to your purchase. Please let me know when you book/order your day.
Payment via bank transfer.
0900 - 1700 (may over run in order to finish the knife)
Food and drink: Tea and coffee and soft drinks available throughout the day, please bring a packed lunch.
Clothing: Old clothing you don’t mind getting dirty and no synthetics or shorts. Jeans are ideal. Leather shoes/boots.
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How to book…
To book, please contact me via WhatsApp or email. For the fastest response, WhatsApp me at 07869735213. Email is teddysknives@gmail.com - if you have not heard from me within 24 hours please check your spam folder.
I typically respond the same day, and most payments and vouchers can be processed within an hour. If I'm teaching a class, I'll reply by the end of the day, and the transaction will be completed promptly afterward.
Booking directly with me reduces operating costs for my small business and ensures you get personalised service with your questions answered right away.
You can book a specific date (with a voucher if desired) or purchase a voucher, allowing the recipient to schedule at their convenience.
Vouchers must be redeemed within a year of purchase. Please see the gift voucher section for full terms and conditions.
The Process
The knife is produced via what is known as stock removal. This means we start with a sheet of high quality high carbon tool steel and the knife shape is cut from it.
DESIGN YOUR BLADE - We will spend some time designing your knife together. This is not rushed, it’s arguably the most important part.
CUT YOUR BLADE - I will cut the blade out with a metal cutting band saw, then precisely shape it on the belt grinder.
HEAT TREAT AND QUENCH THE BLADE - I quench your blade using a purpose made quenching oil ensuring maximum hardness.
TEMPER THE BLADE - the blade is incredibly hard following the quench and it needs to be softened slightly to make it more resilient. The blade is baked at a specific temperature for one to two hours during which work will start on the handle.
HANDLE - following selecting your wood from my range of exotic hard woods the process of making the handle will start. A hole is drilled in the handle and dowels used to create a slot that the tang of your knife will later be glued into. I will then shape, hand sand and polish your handle to a stunning high lustre.
GRINDING - I will then transform your knife from a hardened template of a knife into a fully functioning blade, thin behind the edge and ready for the kitchen. We are able to achieve an acid etched finish, a plain satin finish or an acid resist spatter finish.
HANDLE AND BLADE FITTING - I will then attach the handle to the blade - simple as that really.
SHARPENING - I will then sharpen your blade to a sharpness capable of cutting a free hanging hair. it will be incredibly sharp.
AFTERCARE KIT
Due to being asked frequently by previous students I now offer an Aftercare Kit. This consists of "Teddy's Wood Wax", a food safe wax which will keep your wooden knife handle in tip top condition and a ceramic steel which will keep your knife honed between sharpening. This is available upon request when you attend for the additional cost of £10 for the wax and £25 for the ceramic steel.
DISCLAIMER
The aim of the day is to have fun, make a knife and keep safe.
Personal protective equipment will be provided including gloves, dust masks, safety goggles and ear protection.
In attending you are accepting that there is a level of risk involved in being in a workshop with various power tools and the heat treat oven. I will do everything I can to ensure the risk is minimised but risk can never be entirely ruled out.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
All students must be over 18. By booking a knife making course you are confirming that you are 18 years of age or over.
CANCELLATIONS
Any courses cancelled within 24 hours of purchase will be fully refunded.
Refunds (within 24 hours of purchase) are only available to the person who originally made the purchase.
If for any reason you are unable to make the booked date I will require a least 24 hours notice before the start of your day.
No shows and late notice cancellations (under 24 hours) will not be refunded or re-booked.
In the unfortunate event that I am unable to conduct the experience I will provide you with as much notice as possible and ensure that your day is re-booked.
If on the day you are experiencing any symptoms of Covid 19 please carry out a lateral flow test prior to attending.
