Do you dream of creating a blade from scratch?
Join Forged in Fire Champion, Ben Abbott, in his new online class
and learn how to create your own heirloom-quality Chef's Knife.
and learn how to create your own heirloom-quality Chef's Knife.
- $199
Create your own Chef's Knife with Ben Abbott
- Course
- 34 Lessons
Join Ben Abbott and craft your own chef's knife from Billet to Blade. This online class is geared towards beginners and mid-level bladesmiths.
What People are Saying
Learn what makes this class unique and effective.
John A.
Have not started my blade yet. Have made a few knives, taken a few courses (online and in-person). Have to say this is the BEST course out there!
Chris R.
Great feedback. It's been nice to see that Ben helps answer people's forging questions. The videos are high quality and show important details.
Chance M.
Has great content and information! learned some new tricks that I can't wait to use.
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Develop your bladesmithing skills with Forged in Fire champion, Ben Abbott. This class is a comprehensive and step-by-step guide to creating your own custom chef's knife.
Each lesson has videos, text, and graphics to explain the process. This is a learn-at-your-own-pace class that you can access from anywhere and rewatch lessons as many times as you need to.
Each lesson has videos, text, and graphics to explain the process. This is a learn-at-your-own-pace class that you can access from anywhere and rewatch lessons as many times as you need to.
Learn Visually and At Your Own Pace
Each lesson features a video, text, graphics, and even links to help you understand what's happening at each step of the process.
You can also watch and rewatch the videos as many times as you need to fully grasp what to do next. This online class is a comprehensive but flexible guide to creating your own heirloom-quality knives.
If you have questions, you're not alone, Billet to Blade members and even Ben Abbott himself answer questions inside the class community.
You can also watch and rewatch the videos as many times as you need to fully grasp what to do next. This online class is a comprehensive but flexible guide to creating your own heirloom-quality knives.
If you have questions, you're not alone, Billet to Blade members and even Ben Abbott himself answer questions inside the class community.
Be Part of a Growing Community
Our Chef's Knife class is more than simple video lessons, it is a growing community of bladesmiths from around the world. Our mission is to encourage craftsmanship and the joy of creating by hand.
Each lesson has a discussion area where you can ask questions and receive feedback on your progress.
Our goal is to empower you to create a beautiful and unique piece of functional art.
Each lesson has a discussion area where you can ask questions and receive feedback on your progress.
Our goal is to empower you to create a beautiful and unique piece of functional art.
Learn from Anywhere, Learn from the Best
In addition to on-demand lessons, we host occasional Q&As to answer your most pressing bladesmithing questions. These Q&A sessions are exclusive to class members.
- Share with Others-
When you join this class, you'll be able to connect with other bladesmiths and share your progress with the community. This is a great opportunity to get feedback from Ben Abbott himself and other bladesmiths.
- Share with Others-
When you join this class, you'll be able to connect with other bladesmiths and share your progress with the community. This is a great opportunity to get feedback from Ben Abbott himself and other bladesmiths.
30+ Lessons
This comprehensive class features over 30 lessons from Ben Abbott about how to turn raw steel into a beautiful heirloom chef's knife. Each lesson features a video, graphics, and resources to help you become a great bladesmith.
Getting Started
Getting Started & Selecting Your Steel
Shopping List
Preparing your Steel
Getting Familiar with Your Tools
Moving Metal for the First Time
Basic Hammering Techniques
Forging your Steel
Starting to Look Like a Blade
Forging the Shape
Adding Your Maker's Mark
Thermocycling with a Forge
Thermocycling with a Kiln
The Double Quench
Let's get Grinding
Planning your Handle
Let's Get Grinding
Profiling Your Blade
Finishing Touches: Hand Sanding
Creating the Handle & Bolster
3D Model of the Blade
Problem Solving Your Bolster
Attaching the Bolster
Preparing the Tang
Choosing Your Handle Materials
Creating Your Handle Scales
Shaping your Chef's Knife
Attaching the Handle
Shaping the Handle & Bolster
The Final Shaping
Finishing Touches
Buffing Your Handle to a Shine
Edge Geometry
Sharpening Your Blade
You're Done!
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Bonus
Caring for Your Heirloom Chef's Knife
Knife Show & Tell
Handle Material: Show & Tell
- $199
Create your own Chef's Knife with Ben Abbott
Join Ben Abbott and craft your own chef's knife from Billet to Blade. This online class is geared towards beginners and mid-level bladesmiths.
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