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About this course
Have you always wanted to make your own knife to take with you into the woods? In this free video class, master bladesmith Owen Bush shows you how to set up an angle grinder and start shaping knives with it in your back yard.The angle grinder is the most important and accessible tool for a beginner knifemaker. They cost as little as £30 and with the right instruction they're easy and safe to use at home. This course is part of our larger premium course -The Woodman's Knife.
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This course has been specially produced by our team of BAFTA and EMMY-winning filmmakers.
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Meet your teacher
Owen has been one of the world's leading bladesmiths for nearly a quarter of a century. His passion for the craft is deeply rooted in his fascination for the human condition and our need to make things with our hands. He's particularly interested in the blades of the Viking and Saxon era and much of his work consists of making museum quality Viking and Saxon swords seaxes, axes and knives - www.owenbush.co.uk
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Who is this course for?
This course is for anyone who wants to learn to make their first knife at home. The knife you will make is very sturdy and ideal for taking on camping trips or for carving and splitting wood.
What do you need?
You don't need any prior experience to do this course. The main tool you will need is an angle grinder which you can buy from any hardware store for as little as £30. You will also need safety goggles, a mask, gloves, earplugs and a few other very basic tools.
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Pricing
How to Shape Steel with an Angle Grinder (Course Only) – Free
Course FAQs
When does the course start?
+-How do I watch the course?
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How long do I have access for?
+-When you buy one of our courses you get lifetime access from any device you own!
Can I take the course if I live outside the UK?
+-Yes! Our courses are available globally.
What if I'm unhappy with the course?
+-If you are unsatisfied with your purchase in any way, contact us in the first 14 days and we will give you a full refund.
Are materials and tools included?
+-No, but all of our courses are designed to be done with affordable tools, many of which you'll already have knocking around. Our courses come with extensive course notes which will show you how to get everything you need with a couple of clicks.
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