Learn Knifemaking

Learn knifemaking online with

Gardner Knives

… in the comfort of your own home!

Whether you have experience as a metalsmith, bladesmith, blacksmith, OR you are a complete beginner, our course breaks down the art and science of knifemaking into a series of simple steps.

Through our 13 years’ experience of teaching knifemaking face-to-face to over 4ooo people, we realised that many people are yearning to have a skill where they can get lost in the creative process and also create something useful. So we created an online course that teaches you everything you need to know!

You don’t need:

Fancy equipment
A big budget
Complicated diagrams

Advanced mathematics
A big shed of your own
Lots of free time

You do need:

A willingness to learn
An internet connection
A phone, tablet or computer to view the course

Access to a few basic tools – yours or someone else’s
A sense of adventure!

So come and join us online, and immerse yourself in the joy of learning a new skill and creating a handmade knife that, if cared for properly, will last a lifetime.

Course options

Make Your Own Carbon Steel Knife

An online, self-paced video course

Learn to create a high-performance carbon steel knife using the stock removal method — no forge required. This course takes you step-by-step through the entire process, from design to sharpening, with expert guidance and real workshop techniques.

COST: $749 AUD (incl. GST), life-time access.

Also available as a monthly subscription.

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I had the pleasure of doing the Carbon Steel workshop and I cannot recommend it enough! Baz is so clearly dedicated and knowledgeable, that he made sure I was not only able to make the type of knife that I wanted, but that it’s practical, useful, and truly a beautiful piece of work. I am honestly so proud of my knife, and owe Baz many thanks for his patience, skill and knowledge throughout the day. To be able to shape and work with the materials yourself is a great experience, and Baz made sure that I could do so safely and confidently at each step. He’s also got great taste in music and is so welcoming, I had an absolute blast and many fun conversations – this is definitely something I’d love to do again, without hesitation!

If you have any doubts about your ability to make a knife that would be worth the time, effort and cost involved in these workshops, I can assure you that you’ll be in safe hands and be thrilled with the end result.

Heather B