Forged Stainless Steel Chef
with
Noah Vachon
Class runs: February 24-28
Tuition: $750
Material Fee: $80
Skill level: Intermediate and up, competent with forging large scale blades and familiar with power hammer
3 spaces left as of 11/26
Participants will complete a high performance chef knife with excellent design, geometry, and fit and finish.
In this 5 day class, students will complete a hidden tang, Japanese or western style chef knife. Blades will be forged from AEB-L stainless steel and the proper forging techniques, thermal cycling, plate quenching and cryogenic tempering will be covered. Once ground, students will be taken through the loving steps to give their blades a clean belt finish, a hand sanded satin finish will be discussed and covered. Multi piece, octagonal handles will be made from figured hardwoods.
Noah Vachon is a custom knife maker based in Quebec, Canada, who has been crafting high-quality culinary knives by hand since 2016. He specializes in both Japanese and European knife traditions, often incorporating techniques like mosaic Damascus patterns and San-Mai. He draws inspiration from various sources, including historical blades and his background in industrial design and lutherie. Noah's knives are celebrated for their lightness and precision, with a focus on detailed craftsmanship and thoughtful design.