Each year the North Carolina Custom Knifemakers Guild offers classes dealing with various aspects of knifemaking. The NCCKG does this in conjunction with Montgomery Community College in Troy, NC.

The classes are taught by some of the most recognized knifemakers in the US. If you can't learn something from these guys then there is something wrong with you. Even if you are a veteran knifemaker you can learn something from them.

I highly recommend that anyone interested in making knives should sign up and take the classes offered. You don't have to have ANY prior knifemaking experience to take these classes.


Here is the list of classes for 2011. Anyone interested in taking one, or more, of the classes should contact Phillip and I. Our email address is JonesBros@comcast.net


Introduction to Tactical Knifemaking - Barry & Phillip Jones

July 26 - 29, 2012
Cost $375

Learn fixed blade design using the basic principles and methods of knife construction, including how to grind and heat treat knife blades, as well as fitting and finishing handles.

Basic Knifemaking - Travis Daniel

August 23 - 26, 2012
Cost $375

Learn knifemaking by designing and making a knife under the guidance of the instructor. Each student will grind, heat, and finish a knife using the stock removal method. This class is for beginners to intermediates who want to perfect their knife making talents.


Custom Folding Knives - Ed VanHoy

September 6 - 9, 2012
Cost $375

Design and craft a custom liner-lock folding knife. The instructor will show the basic principles and methods of construction required to make a folding knife. Design, machine work, drilling, tapping, grinding the blade and finishing will be covered. Each student will complete a knife using both machine shop and common hand tools.


Advanced Knifemaking Techniques - Travis Daniel

September 20 - 23, 2012
Cost $375

An intensive class centering on complex constrction methods and fit and finish techniques. For experienced knifemaker's who wants to improve their skills.


Coffin Frame Handle Bowie Knives - James Batson

October 25 - 28, 2012
Cost $375

Each student will forge an early American or Sheffield Style Bowie blade of high carbon steel to shape, the rough ground blade will be finished with power belts and hands. The students will learn to heat treat various carbon steels and the blade. The guard and frame handle will be fashioned and fitted to the blade. Walnut stag or bone scales will be used for the handle scales. A plain stag crown may be hafted to the blade of this knife.


*Courses marked with an asterisk (*) are self-supporting and non-refundable except in the case of cancellation by the college. Montgomery Community College reserves the right to cancel any course due to low enrollment.

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The classes for 2006 have been posted in the original post above.

Hey Guys,

There are still several openings left for Steve Schwarzer's damascus making class. This is an excellent opportunity for makers of all skill levels to learn hands-on damascus making from one of the world's foremost experts on the subject. As far as knifemaking classes go, you won't find a better bargain anywhere else in the U.S. of A.
If the class doesn't reach the minimum enrollment it will be cancelled. I really don't want to have that happen. Knowledge is power.

I have updated the original post to show the schedule for 2007.

I just posted the class list for 2009.

Barry-has the schedule been set for the 2010 classes? Thanks!

We usually get the new schedule sometime around January 1st so it shouldn't be too much longer till we all know what's what.

2010 class schedule has been posted.

Any info on the 2011 classes as yet.

Jerry Fisher

I just edited my original post to show the 2011 class schedule.

Hope to see some of you folks there.

2012 class schedule has been posted.

Hey Barry,

Advanced Knifemaking Techniques - Travis Daniel

September 20 - 23, 2012
Cost $375

This will be an intensive class covering Damascus steel making, basic and advanced pattern development, and finishing. The class will address many aspects of making Damascus steel including billet preparation, steel combination, and tooling."

Is this correct? The title is for Travis' Advanced class but the description is for making damascus.

Thanks for catching that, Curt. I just copied and pasted directly from the school's website. They have since gone in and corrected it and I corrected it in the list above.

No damascus class this year :cursin