Knife making – 3-hour workshop

Antoine Faucheux, a knifemaker from Mayenne, will guide you through the making of one of his creations: L’Anjou, a high-end folding knife designed for the Anjou region.

Duration:

This knife-making workshop lasts 3 hours.

Content and objectives:

While Antoine talks to you about his craft, the materials, and the tools he uses, you will assemble the different parts of the knife using traditional knifemaking techniques.
You will then learn how to shape the handle using knifemaker belt grinders.

The blades are made from XC90CrMo17 stainless cutlery steel, and the springs and liners are made from XC20CrMo17.

Vous aurez le choix entre plusieurs essences de bois (principalement de Mayenne) bouleau, houx, loupe de chêne, genévrier (Ardèche), buis, racine de prunier, racine de lila, platane, poirier, pommier et d’autres essences possibles en fonction de la disponibilité et du degré de séchage des essences de bois.

This will be followed by polishing the handle and sharpening.
Finally, you will choose a leather sheath to carry your knife, filled with emotion and memories.

Assessment:

Entry quiz:  Test your knowledge
Instructor observations throughout the course
Skills assessment quiz

Please note:

This workshop is open to everyone, with no prerequisites.
Maximum of 8 participants.