Here is the Plan
In this workshop students will make a small kitchen knife, sometimes called a “Petty Chef”. These small knives are large enough to do most of the kitchen prep, yet small enough for tasks like paring vegetables or deboning a chicken. Their small size does present some design challenges that will be covered in the class. The AEB-L stainless steel blade will have an electro etching logo which will be exclusive to this workshop. Students will make one knife that will have a Wa style octagonal handle. Students will learn the basics of good knife design, as well as how to sharpen and maintain kitchen knives. Matthew will discuss electro etching for marking as well as demonstrate how to use jigs for consistency. To go with the petty knives, students will also make an end grain cutting board from native American hardwoods. The cutting board will have a finished dimension of 8” x 8”, just the right size for cheese and crackers. This busy two-day workshop will give students the opportunity to spend a weekend with both Matthew and Eric, making items for your kitchen that will last a lifetime, not to mention support a very worthy cause.