Forged Integral Blades

   Forging Integral Blades

Christoph Deringer

October 11—15 (5 days)

Monday - Friday 8am to 5 pm daily
Tuition: $550.00

Skill level: Intermediate bladesmith/forging skills and up

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       Throughout this limited enrolment course, students will be introduced to forging complex forms in 52100. Focus will put towards understanding heat treatment and handle construction for integral knives.  This will be accomplished through a series of classroom and hands-on sessions, during which opportunities will be provided for student/teacher conferencing. The expected outcome of the weeklong seminar is the production of an individual project.

        Handcrafting knives for over 16 years, Swiss born and tri-lingual Christoph Deringer is a Founding Member of the Canadian Knifemakers Guild (CKG) and a Voting Member the American Bladesmith Society (ABS).  In 1994, Christoph was the first ever recipient of the George Peck Memorial Award for the best knife by a Journeyman Smith, and in 1996, was recognized as a Master Smith by the ABS.  In 2006, his chef’s knife won the “Best Culinary Implement“ award at the Napa Show. Christoph is gaining international recognition for his integral knives. An integral knife consists of a solid piece of steel hand forged to form the blade, bolster/guard, handle and butt cap.  He is distinguished by his technique in that he does not use any power tools in the forging process, and does all file work and embellishment also by hand.  Artistically, Christoph aims for three aesthetic elements: elegance, structural integrity, and balance.