Dove Knives

Artistry In Damascus

Knifemaking Classes

Contact Information: E-mail: DoveKnives@rtebb.net Snail Mail: Steve Rollert PO Box 65 Keenesburg, CO 80643 Phone: (303) 732-4858 Visit our Resource Bookshelf!

Notice! Steve will be teaching Knifemaking at Trinadad State Junior College the Summer of 2007. Please contact Steve or the College for exact dates. Private Lessons I offer private lessons in my shop. Class limit is two students for the Stock Removal class and one at a time for the Forging or Damascus classes. From Start to Finish I teach all phases of knifemaking from start to finish and emphasize free hand grinding. Each student will learn: How to make both full and hidden tang fixed blade knives Silver soldering Making and fitting handles Heat treatment. I will gladly take you all the way through making Damascus and sheath making as well. Class Length The duration of private lessons is really determined by how quickly you learn. My experience has been that it takes two to four days (8-10 hr. each) to do the stock removal portion but this is variable and dependent on personal interest and skill areas of the student. I generally have students make both full and hidden tang knives. Forging and Damascus making take about the same amount of time and again, there are variables. I am glad to break up the days and classes if requested or to cover special interest areas. Collectors This is a great way for a collector to get a feel for what goes into making a fine knife and end up owning a blade that he or she made. These lessons are a good way for an aspiring knifemaker to see if knifemaking is really something he or she wants to do. Cost I charge $200 per day, per person, and I supply all the tools and materials. Students will need to bring their own protective gear such as safety glasses, work apron and a respirator. Food and Lodging Meals can be taken with my family, or there are 2 or 3 small restaurants in Keenesburg. Lodging is available at the local motel or you can park an RV in the driveway. Keenesburg is a small farm town 36 miles northeast of Denver, on I-76, boasting a booming population of "500 happy people and a few sore heads." We are within 45 minutes of DIA and will gladly pick up anyone there or at the bus or rail station for free. A Belt Sander If you are really interested in making knives, I strongly suggest that you have a grinder at home already so that you can practice what you learn on your return home. If you don't, I can order a new Bader B3 delivered to your door from the factory at 10% below retail. I have been a distributor for Bader for about ten years and can order everything you need for knife grinding at substantial savings. Having a grinder at home is helpful and will be essential if you continue in knifemaking. It is not, however, a prerequisit for these classes. Go to Contact Info

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