Knifemaking with Champion Knives

Join chef and knife-maker Hayden from Champion Knives and craft your own kitchen knife with a bespoke wooden handle and brass detailing. In this one day session, you will design your carbon steel knife, cut your brass bolster and manipulate the blade. Then, you will choose your wood (or bring your own) and assemble and fix the handle. After a break for lunch, you’ll then complete the shaping, sanding, burning, oiling and sharpening of your knife – leaving you with a one of a kind tool, that if well cared for, will last a lifetime.

We have four options of knifes you can make. Choose your favourite from the list below:

• Large chef – A large and versatile kitchen knife suitable for almost every task.
• Nakiri knife – An iconic vegetable knife, with a long and flat cutting edge. A must have addition to any kitchen knife collection.
• Petty knife – A moderately sized knife that is still a kitchen workshorse. Suitable for almost all jobs.
• Pairing knife – Small but mighty. Great for fine tasks, but enough blade for boning some meat, or just for a cook that prefers a small knife.

No prior experience needed. Classes are limited to 6 people and are suitable for ages 13 and over. Materials, tools, and a post-session beer or AF drink are all included.

We also offer private group classes for your group of friends or colleagues, for up to 12 people. Get in touch with us at events@thetuesdayclub.co.nz and we can work with you to plan your workshop.