Blacksmithing Workshop: Make a Japanese Style Chef's Knife

Fire to Feast: Japanese-Style Chef Knife Making



8 hours Location Gatton Class size 1 to 6 guests   $599 (Afterpay available)
QLD Country Activities
Immerse yourself in the art of knife making with our most popular one-day workshop: the Japanese-Style Chef Knife Class.
In this hands-on experience, you’ll forge, grind, shape, handle and sharpen your very own custom chef knife under the guidance of the NGKnives team. Designed for beginners but deeply rewarding for anyone who loves cooking, tools, craftsmanship or working with their hands, this class gives you a real taste of what goes into making a functional blade from fire and steel.
Japanese-style chef knives are loved for their clean lines, precision and versatility in the kitchen. In this class, you’ll create your blade using high-quality carbon steel, a material known for taking a beautiful sharp edge when properly made and cared for.
You’ll choose from a range of Japanese-inspired knife profiles, such as Gyuto, Nakiri, Santoku and more, before learning how shape, balance and blade geometry affect the way your finished knife feels and performs.
Class overview:
  • Choose from a variety of Japanese-style chef knife templates, including Gyuto, Nakiri, Santoku and more.
  • Learn the fundamentals of knife design, blade shape and kitchen knife geometry.
  • Heat, hammer and shape your blade using traditional forging techniques.
  • Refine your knife through grinding, shaping and profiling.
  • Fit your knife with a timber handle, giving it balance, comfort and character.
  • Polish and sharpen your blade to create a functional kitchen knife you can proudly take home.
  • Receive step-by-step guidance from experienced instructors throughout the entire process.
This is a full-day, hands-on workshop where you’ll be on your feet, learning real skills and creating something truly useful. No previous knife making or blacksmithing experience is needed, just a willingness to give it a go.
By the end of the class, you’ll leave with your own handcrafted Japanese-style chef knife, a deeper appreciation for the craft, and the kind of “I made this” feeling you can’t buy off a shelf.
This is not just a knife making class. It’s a full-day forge experience for people who want to make something beautiful, practical and completely their own.

Upcoming dates for Blacksmithing Workshop: Make a Japanese Style Chef's Knife

Times are Brisbane time. Dates and prices as of 20 Oct 2026, 4:17am; availability and price are confirmed live when booking on this page.

11 upcoming dates between 7 Jan 2027 and 26 Mar 2027.

  • Thu 7 Jan 2027, 9am-5pm
  • Fri 22 Jan 2027, 9am-5pm
  • Fri 29 Jan 2027, 9am-5pm
  • Fri 5 Feb 2027, 9am-5pm
  • Fri 12 Feb 2027, 9am-5pm
  • Fri 19 Feb 2027, 9am-5pm
  • Fri 26 Feb 2027, 9am-5pm
  • Fri 5 Mar 2027, 9am-5pm
  • Fri 12 Mar 2027, 9am-5pm
  • Fri 19 Mar 2027, 9am-5pm
  • Fri 26 Mar 2027, 9am-5pm
What you'll get
  • All safety equipment supplied
  • Tea, coffee, and ice cold bottled water supplied
  • Lunch supplied (please advise if any food allergies)
  • All materials and tooling supplied
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Knowledge required
Beginner-friendly. No experience is needed! Even kids can do it (as long as a guardian remains onsite).
What to bring
  • Wear closed in shoes
  • BYO water bottle
Location

NGKnives - 3/74 Western Drive, Gatton QLD

800m past the Queensland Transport Museum. Turn right at the big Zebra!

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Recent reviews of Blacksmithing Workshop: Make a Japanese Style Chef's Knife

  • 1/5 from Justin Warby, attended Oct 2026: Bento did a terrible job, I was booked in for Sunday the 11th and the knife place emailed me telling me it was already booked out, so I had to reschedule for December. To be told two days out of an event was very upsetting. Ng knives were really lovely about it. I will not use bento again
  • 5/5 from Amy Wiley, attended Feb 2026: Awesome time learning how to forge a knife. Nick is a total legend, easy-going, hilarious and made the whole day a balst. He was incredibly accommodating, especially entertining our request to fire up to the power hammer.. definitly better than a Harley! 12/10 would recommend!
  • 5/5 from Pat McKee, attended Jan 2026: Nick was grounded and able to conversation at an appropriate level to his audience. A very fore-filling day, well structured as well as being very comprehensive. I will be recommending this to all my friends, as well as speaking very highly of the event.
  • 5/5 from Robert Haigh, attended Jul 2025: Nick was an enthusiastic and involved teacher! Helped us all craft our own Japanese style knives. It was cool that we could pick any style of knife to make. Absolutely stoked with the end product and learnt a tonne. Would highly recommend.
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Welcome to our forge; a hands-on creative space where tradition, craftsmanship, and community come together.
With nearly a decade of experience, Nick is the master craftsman behind our bespoke knife-making and blacksmithing classes. Known for his attention to detail and deep respect for the craft, Nick guides students through the age-old process of forging steel, helping them create functional, beautiful pieces they can be proud of.
Our classes are immersive, supportive, and designed for all experience levels - whether you’re forging your very first blade or simply looking to step away from the noise of everyday life and work with your hands. We believe blacksmithing is more than just a skill; it’s a chance to slow down, focus, and reconnect with creativity.
We proudly offer NDIS-friendly classes, providing a welcoming environment that supports creativity, confidence, and connection. Our sessions can help participants feel empowered and independent, increase social participation, and build practical, hands-on skills in a safe and inclusive setting.
Step into the forge, take up the hammer, and experience the satisfaction of creating something lasting.

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