Messermacher Kappeller GmbH | Ing. Richard Kappeller | Salzburg

With over 20 years of experience, I would like to share my knowledge.

Over the course of two intensive weeks, you will learn to perform the most important tasks involved in knife making on your own. These intensive courses are designed for enthusiastic participants who are new to knife making as a hobby, wish to pursue it professionally, or already have some experience.
No prior knowledge is required; we adapt to each participant’s level and create a personalized course plan at the beginning of the course.

The goal is that, regardless of your starting experience or what you wish to learn, you will be able to perform these tasks on your own after the course. We also ensure that none of the craft techniques taught require a large machine setup at home.

All finished pieces can be taken home at the end of the course.
I look forward to personally supporting you over these two weeks as you achieve your desired goals.

Your Knife Maker
Richard Kappeller

Duration:
Week 1: Mon–Thu 9 a.m.–5 p.m.; Fri/Sat (specialization) 8 a.m.–4 p.m.
Week 2: Mon–Thu 9 a.m.–5 p.m.; Fri 8 a.m.–1 p.m.

Course Content:

• Materials science
• Types of knives
• Cutting geometries and their applications
• Machine training
• Abrasives
• Adhesive techniques and fastening options
• Practical hand tools and fixtures
• Setting up the workstation
• …and much more

Possible practical techniques that can be learned (depending on the starting level)
• Sawing, contour grinding, drilling holes
• Bevel grinding of blades
• Hardening & tempering
• Drilling and positioning handles
• Preparing, drilling, and riveting knife blanks
• Sanding handles and shaping techniques
• Properly crafting pointed tang knives
• Daggers and their design options
• Surface treatments
• Decorative techniques
• …and much more