{"product_id":"damascus-chef-knife-workshop","title":"Damascus Chef Knife Workshop","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrom billet to cutting board: forge an heirloom Damascus chef knife in two days.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eUpcoming Workshop Date\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMarch 20–21, 2027 | 9:00 AM–6:00 PM daily (2 days).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDescription\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAre you ready to craft the crown jewel of your kitchen? This premier experience is taught by local Flagstaff artist and Forged in Fire champion, Joshua Meyer. This exclusive two-day masterclass challenges you to step up to the anvil and forge a custom Damascus chef knife. No prior blacksmithing or knife-making experience is required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDamascus, or pattern-welded steel, is made by forge-welding layers of different steels into a single billet, which gives each blade a layered pattern that no other knife will share. To make the most of your time at the anvil, Josh will make your Damascus billet ahead of time. In this workshop, you will learn the historic art of working pattern-welded steel as you draw out, shape, and finish your knife. Josh will guide you step-by-step through the technical process of building the knife from the first hammer strike to the acid etching of the Damascus to the final sharpening.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat to Expect\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe Forging:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use the hammer and hydraulic press as you draw out, shape, and profile your Damascus billet into a classic chef knife shape.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeat Treating:\u003c\/strong\u003e Learn the process of heating and cooling a blade in controlled stages to ensure the perfect balance of hardness, flexibility, and toughness.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrinding \u0026amp; Sanding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Complete the process of removing steel on a belt grinder to refine the blade’s shape and form the bevels that taper down to its cutting edge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe Acid Etch:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dip the blade in an acid bath to reveal the one-of-a-kind layers of your Damascus pattern.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHandle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pick a beautiful piece of stabilized wood and then sculpt it into the perfect wooden handle so the knife is comfortable and well-balanced in the hand.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFit \u0026amp; Finish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Glue up the handle and sharpen the blade to a sharp kitchen-ready edge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWorkshop Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDuration:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2 days, 9:00 AM–6:00 PM daily.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat’s Included:\u003c\/strong\u003e Damascus steel billet, handle materials, safety gear, and lunch.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/workshop-cancellation-refund-policy\"\u003eWorkshop Cancellation \u0026amp; Refund Policy\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The-Quench by Joshua Meyer","offers":[{"title":"March 20–21, 2027","offer_id":67883715330358,"sku":null,"price":1700.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1009\/6561\/3878\/files\/damascus-workshop-square.png?v=1793894882","url":"https:\/\/the-quench.com\/products\/damascus-chef-knife-workshop","provider":"The-Quench by Joshua Meyer","version":"1.0","type":"link"}