Japanese Chef Knife Making Workshop

Recent reviews of Japanese Chef Knife Making Workshop

• 5/5 from Jody Whelan, attended Sep 2026: Booking and redeeming gift cards was an easy process. The class itself was the best. Something I have always wanted to learn about and now I have a new favourite knife in the kitchen.
• 5/5 from Xzander Pike, attended Aug 2026: Amazing teacher and very knowledgeable
• 5/5 from Cameron Alker, attended Aug 2026: Class was really easy to follow along, Teacher was very knowledgeable on both the new and old methods of how to do things and always up for any questions, great experiance
• 5/5 from Callum Markie, attended Jul 2026: Great class, well worth the money.
• 5/5 from Matt, attended Jul 2026: Was awesome! Loved to see and feel the process first hand would love to go again or start at home.
• 5/5 from Adam Vandermeer, attended May 2026: Shane our class teacher was great. Happy to answer questions and cater to everyone's level of capability. I learnt some key pointers about forging that will serve me well in the future. Also - you get to make an awesome knife!
• 5/5 from Yana Haseya, attended Apr 2026: Amazing class, husband loved his birthday surprise. Teacher was great and very skilled! He said it was so interesting to learn how to make the japanese knife. He was very proud of his own handmade japanese knife, would not stop showing it to all the family members.
• 5/5 from Jason Badenoch, attended Mar 2026: Awesome intro to knife making! Shane is an excellent teacher, great skills and highly informative. Highly recommended to anyone. And yes, it will cut!
• 5/5 from Kathy Joyce, attended Mar 2026: This class was great! It takes you through all of the stages of knife making while skipping a lot of the non-essential labor. You get to do forging, shaping, quenching, tempering, grinding, handle fitting. Great class and great instructor, cant recommend enough.
• 5/5 from Peter Rayson, attended Mar 2026: A fantastic opportunity to use some great tools, test your limits of creativity and watch a beautiful knife come together.
• 5/5 from Kade Westaway, attended Feb 2026: Awesome class, was heaps of fun and I love my knife
• 5/5 from Peter Bailey, attended Jan 2026: Had a great time- Shane was an awesome teacher. Not only made a cool knife but learned some great practical skills as well.
• 5/5 from Eden Read, attended Jan 2026: I sent my husband to make a knife with 3 of his mates for his birthday. They came back raving and really enjoyed the experince. Did not disappoint and very reasonably priced considering the wealth of knowledge the instructor imparted and the skill he helped impart. Thanks again
• 5/5 from Sarah Heard, attended Jan 2026: Had a great time hitting some steel in this class. Shane made everything a smooth and enjoyable experience. He was incredibly knowledgable and helpful at every step. We had a class of four and were able to start fifteen minutes ahead of time and ended up finishing just past 5pm. And now I have a knife I made myself that I'll use for years to come!
• 5/5 from Sue, attended Nov 2025: Loads of practical advice, safety tips and SO much fun! Amazing what absolute beginners can achieve with the right aupport!
• 5/5 from Chris Mitchell, attended Nov 2025: Fantastic fun and a great teacher highly recommended
• 5/5 from Lara Keller, attended Nov 2025: Great teacher. Kept it focused. Helpful. Great outcome. Worth doing
• 5/5 from Angalena Link, attended Nov 2025: Most excellect! Welcoming and Informative. Enjoyed learning the process it takes to making a knife and had a lot of fun doing it.
• 5/5 from Sevilay Mardli, attended Oct 2025: Everything about this course was great. As a female, I’ll admit I was a little apprehensive at first, but the instructor made the whole experience comfortable, supportive, and a lot of fun. By the end of the workshop, I not only learned so much about the forging process but also walked away with a knife that looks amazing and works beautifully in the kitchen.
• 5/5 from Steve Taylor, attended Oct 2025: Great teacher very knowledgeable
• 5/5 from Sarah McLeod, attended Sep 2025: Easy to buy and use the gift card. Would highly recommend this experience. Teacher was personable and class size small. Great class for beginners.
• 5/5 from Sharon Stehn, attended Sep 2025: A great afternoon knife making!
• 5/5 from Mick Otoole, attended Sep 2025: Great afternoon, great teacher, thorough instruction, very happy with the knife I made, would highly recommend, thanks again.
• 5/5 from Stephen Payne, attended Sep 2025: What an amazing experience! Shane is an incredibly skilled and knowledgeable teacher, and his passion for his craft is unmistakable. It’s a very hands-on workshop, with Shane providing clear instruction and giving his students ample time and opportunity to apply their newfound skills. A very satisfying result in the end, each producing a knife of individual character.
• 5/5 from Shelley Clark, attended Aug 2025: Great class! We’d never done anything like this before, but every step was patiently explained and demonstrated. Highly recommend this for anyone interested in learning about knife making, it’s a great introduction to the craft
• 5/5 from Jason Keogh, attended Jul 2025: Amazing class! Teacher was great, very friendly and super supportive. Full of knowledge. Loved every part from shaping the hot steel to burning in the handle. Love my new knife ready for the next bbq!
• 5/5 from Quinnlan Uong, attended Jul 2025: Excellent step by step using lots of different skills and a great product at the end. Teacher was kind and welcomed questions which made us feel comfortable.
• 5/5 from Kristy Aguilar Nock, attended Jul 2025: Wow... what a class. I could not recommend more to anyone wanting to try something new. I booked this class for my husband and I for our first wedding anniversary and it did not disappoint. It by far exceeded our expectations. Our teacher was not only knowledgeable about his craft but extremely passionate and personable. We were engaged from start to finish. We now have 2 cool chief knives and a deeper appreciation for the work that goes into making them. Wonderful experience 20/10.
• 5/5 from Gustav Peters, attended Jul 2025: Great teacher, very fun course
• 5/5 from Carli Green, attended Jun 2025: Our Class was great. Shane made it just as easy for the beginners as it was informative to those with more experience in our class. Booking was easy, and Shane responded quickly to any questions during the process. We are really happy with the quality of our knives, and the lifetime guarantee and ongoing support offered. This was an awesome one-off activity for me, but equally fantastic for someone to use as a launchpad to get started as an ongoing hobby.
• 5/5 from Alex King, attended Jun 2025: Excellent class! Instructor stepped through every step and made it enjoyable to learn. Highly recommend!
• 5/5 from Rhiannon Mee, attended Jun 2025: Great class, very informative and well worth it. Made a great gift for my husband.
• 5/5 from Hannah Schofield, attended May 2025: This was an absolute treat. Went along for the one day japanese knife course as an absolute beginner, and Shane was so insightful about the process and technique and about blacksmithing as a hobby. As a teacher, he did an amazing job guiding the class through step by step and teaching the foundation knowledge, so much so that I could happily go away and know enough about the process to start as a hobby, but it was still engaging and well thought out. Would 100% recommend any of the classes and think I will be back for one of the many.
• 5/5 from Jesse Slade, attended May 2025: Awesome experience!! Went for a bucks weekend and Shane was great to deal with, taught well, and answered all our questions. Not only had fun making our knives, had plenty of laughs throughout the day. Be warned, this is dangerously addictive.
• 5/5 from Holly Arnold, attended May 2025: Teacher was super cool - straight to the point. Efficient teaching structure and explained things easily. Such a cool activity and learnt some small tricks of the trade. 10/10 recommend
• 5/5 from Brandon Rutter, attended Apr 2025: Awesome class, great fun and a really good teacher. Will definitely be recommending to all my mates
• 5/5 from Liana Pennisi, attended Apr 2025: The class was well run and our group of mates really enjoyed it! We made a knife from scratch!!!!!
• 5/5 from Ashley van Heerden, attended Mar 2025: I bought this class as a gift for my husband and father-in-law to do and they came back saying they had the best time in the world and that the instructor was a pro and was so knowledgeable. Their knives came out great as well. I will definitely recommend!
• 5/5 from Arno Oosthuizen, attended Feb 2025: Very insightful to go through the process and to understand the skills involved. Good tutors and a nice experience. Would recommend!
• 5/5 from Kali Russell, attended Sep 2024: The boys had a great time and said was well above expectations. They found it really interesting the facts and history as well
• 5/5 from Dylan Busk, attended Jul 2024: What an awesome experience! My Wife and family got me the class for my birthday and my Dad came along, best gift I could think of. Clear communication and teaching, fully hands on and we left with a knife that will last our lifetimes! Im inspired to create my own setup at home know! Thank you Savage Custom Knives, Dylan.
• 5/5 from Jenny Gan, attended Jun 2024: I bought the Japanese Chef Knife workshop as a gift for my partner and we both had the best time. It was a very informative class and I felt supported every step of the way. Would definitely recommend Savage Custom Knives! Thanks for a great day
• 5/5 from Chris Weir, attended Apr 2024: Was a very good beginner course. I had no experience and was able to make a beautiful knife and with lots of hands on hammering and grinding you can truly walk away and tell people that you actually made the knife yourself.
• 5/5 from Kelly, attended Mar 2024: Knife making was a great class and came out with an awesome product. The teacher was super helpful but also stood back to let you achieve what you wanted. Great value for money.
• 5/5 from Edmond Woodford, attended Mar 2024: Great afternoon, learnt heaps and had a great time, highly recommended. Love my new handmade knife.
• 5/5 from Mau Macapagal, attended Feb 2024: We attended a Japanese chef knife making class today, and it was an absolutely incredible experience. Nick was not just knowledgeable; he was a powerhouse of charisma, making every moment of the class engaging and lively. His hands-on teaching style and infectious passion for knife making transformed what initially seemed like a daunting task into an enriching and enjoyable journey. He was more than just an instructor; his genuine enthusiasm and dedication to his craft were truly inspiring, making the entire experience unforgettable. We started the class feeling unsure, but under his expert guidance, we quickly gained confidence and skills. By the end of the class, we were amazed by the transformation in our abilities and the beautiful handmade knives we had created. These aren't just tools; they are a testament to a wonderful learning experience and the artistry involved in crafting them. The payment for the class felt completely justified, considering the invaluable knowledge we gained and the sheer joy of the process. We highly recommend this class to anyone looking to delve into the art of making not just Japanese chef knives but any kind of knife. It's an opportunity to learn from a truly great instructor whose passion and expertise are second to none. Five stars are not enough to express how rewarding this experience was.
• 5/5 from Samantha Maher, attended Jan 2024: Had a fantastic time making Japanese Chef Knives and Nick was fabulous! Highly recommend this course for anyone wanting to dip their toes into forging
• 5/5 from John Trengrove, attended Jan 2024: Had fun and learnt about knife making, right amount of challenge and instructor was excellent.
• 5/5 from Rodney Sumner, attended Sep 2023: The best day ever spent with really friendly, helpful, and professional staff. All materials provided were as promised and the end results were above expectations. My wife and I shared the day as part of our 49th wedding anniversary and couldn’t have asked for a more welcoming reception from all staff and attendees. We would highly recommend this experience to anyone looking to try something new and unique.
• 5/5 from Paul Bellette, attended Jul 2023: Had an awesome time. Fantastic teacher, learnt a lot and happy with the end result.