Choose your blade from our selection of premade knife blanks, apply and shape a custom wooden handle to fit your grip, then finish the wood in a color of your choosing.
$155
2 Hrs.
Usually no more than 12 to 15 guests
Workshop at a Glance
Price: Starting at $155 per person
Duration: 2 hours
Location: Craftsman Ave Workshop at 68 34th St. Brooklyn, NY 11232
Class size: Our workshops are intentionally kept intimate — small enough that every guest receives the personal attention they deserve, with enough skilled guides on hand to ensure no question goes unanswered and no detail is missed. Most workshops usually include no more than 12 to 15 guests.
Skill Level : Beginner — no previous experience is required.
What You’ll Be Making : A unique and fit to you tool that will last for ages.
What You’ll Be Doing: Focus on the beauty of a made to fit knife, for the kitchen or the forest. Cut, sand, epoxy and finish your wooden scales.
What’s Included? All Materials & Tools Provided!
What To Expect
It doesn’t just happen.
You don’t grab a block of wood, slap it onto a blade, and call it a day. No — this takes patience. Craftsmanship. A quiet conversation between hand, metal, and timber.
Pick up the block. Feel it. It has character — dense, unwilling to bend to the elements. You trace your knife blank’s silhouette onto the wood, then take it to the band saw. Two identical halves emerge. You carefully drill the holes for your cutlery rivets, aligning them perfectly with the existing steel. Book-match them. It’s already a work of art before the first drop of glue touches the metal.
Mix your two-part epoxy. Don’t be shy with it. You need a steadfast, unyielding bond — one that can withstand the rigors of the kitchen or the unforgiving wilderness. Coat the exposed tang. Press the wooden scales firmly into place. Now comes the pin stock. They slip through wood and steel like a ship finding its harbor. You drive them in — gently, methodically.
Take a breath. Let it cure.
The glue is hard as stone. You pick up a rasp, followed by increasingly fine grades of sandpaper. You sand, you shape, you refine — blending wood and metal until you can no longer feel the seam where one ends and the other begins.
It fits your hand perfectly. Weighty. Balanced. Inevitable.
A touch of Odie’s oil, and the grain of the wood deepens before your eyes, coming alive in your palm. It’s exactly the kind of tool you’ve been looking for.
It just took you to make it.
Why Book with Craftsman Ave?
- Beginner-Friendly and Family-Friendly: Our workshops are designed for curious beginners of all ages. We’ll help you make something brag-worthy—plus, we’ll snap a few photos to prove it!
- Satisfaction Guaranteed: Hundreds of 5-star reviews tell us you’ll enjoy your workshop, but if you don’t, just let us know—we’ll make it right.
- Flexible Rescheduling: Life happens. Reschedule up to 7 days in advance.
- Learning That’s Actually FUN: Small groups, great music, and good vibes (with disco balls!).
- One and Done: Our workshops are single-session. Make something amazing and take it home the same day!
- No Hidden Costs: Our gift cards never expire and the price you see is the price you’ll pay. No surprise charges.
- Public or Private: Come solo or with a friend, or book a private session for birthdays, team outings, or special events.
So go ahead—get your hands a little dirty and discover what you’re capable of. Book with confidence today!
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