# Event Details - **Event Name**: Knifemaking: Sharpening and Maintaining your Knives - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 20 Apr, 2024 at 10:00 am – Sat, 18 Mar, 2028 at 01:00 pm (-07:00) - **Event Description**: Learn how to put a razor sharp edge on a knife using a variety of common techniques.About this EventNo matter how good the knife, eventually it will need to be sharpened. In this class you'll get hands on experience using a few common sharpening techniques. Learn to put a razor sharp edge on any metal knife in minutes.Bring a couple of knives that you'd like to practice on. (They will be nice and sharp at the end of the class.)Class length: 2 hoursOutline:Overview of techniques.A little bit about commercial knife sharpeners. Which are the best?Knife materials and construction.What constitutes a good knife edge?What angle to sharpen to?Using whetstones.Using a leather strop.Using a sanding block type of tool.Getting motorized: Using a 1x30 belt sander.What is a steel used for?Reshaping broken tips and edges.Re-sharpening and taking care your knives.Minimum age: 14 years of age.Maximum class size: 6 attendeesInstructor: Todd Myers. Todd started sharpening knives as a teenager in the Boy Scouts. That was quite some ago, and has been at it since.Questions: todd@chimeraarts.orgCancellation Policy: Attendees must register for classes or request cancellations/refunds 7 days in advance. (Some classes may require more time.) Eventbrite fees will be charged to the attendee. No walk-ins. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/sebastopol/knifemaking-sharpening-and-maintaining-your-knives/10000873690119667 - **Event Categories**: workshops - **Slot details of has slots**: - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 3 hours - Location: Chimera Arts and Maker Space - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 103.22, max: 103.22, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Sebastopol - **state**: CA - **country**: United States - **location**: Chimera Arts and Maker Space - **lat**: 38.4022368 - **long**: -122.8208348 - **full address**: Chimera Arts and Maker Space, 6791 Sebastopol Avenue, Sebastopol, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Knifemaking: Sharpening and Maintaining your Knives - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/87ec2f0145faa27e3e128578c464193f76f691f651d3174cfa14475546cbe3c3-rimg-w1200-h601-dc955d2a-gmir.jpg?v=1777381534 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Knifemaking: Sharpening and Maintaining your Knives being held? - **A:** Knifemaking: Sharpening and Maintaining your Knives takes place on Sat, 20 Apr, 2024 at 10:00 am to Sat, 18 Mar, 2028 at 01:00 pm at Chimera Arts and Maker Space, 6791 Sebastopol Avenue, Sebastopol, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Knifemaking: Sharpening and Maintaining your Knives? - **A:** Knifemaking: Sharpening and Maintaining your Knives is organized by Chimera Arts. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Knifemaking: Sharpening and Maintaining your Knives is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Sebastopol, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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