Chef Knife Making Course | Hoehler Handmade
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Hoehler Handmade Knives
Chef Knife Making Course

Stop worrying about your
plunge lines and grinding.

My method changes the game. No plunge line required. Minimal hand sanding. A perfect satin finish.

7
Modules
4h
Video Content
Lifetime Access
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Hoehler Chef Knife Set
Hoehler Damascus Chef Knife
Hoehler Chef Knife in Hand
Hoehler Damascus at Show
01
No Plunge Line Required

A different geometry approach that removes one of the biggest headaches in chef knife making.

02
Minimal Hand Sanding

A grinding method that almost eliminates hand sanding — without compromising the final finish.

03
Beautiful Satin Finish

Professional quality results, achieved more efficiently than any traditional method.

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7 Modules. Start to Finish.

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01
Theory

Chef knife design fundamentals, workshop tools and equipment, and body positioning for knife making.

42:53
02
Profiling & Heat Treating

Shaping the blade profile and understanding heat treatment for kitchen knife performance.

33:58
03
Grinding Bevels

The no-plunge-line grinding method. Achieving a clean, consistent bevel and prepping for finishing.

52:00
04
Handle Selection & Materials

Choosing the right handle material — balance, ergonomics, durability and how it affects the finished knife.

46:16
05
Fitting the Handle

Fitting, shaping and securing the handle for a professional result that lasts.

28:53
06
Final Handle Shaping & Finishing

Final shaping, the satin finish method that almost eliminates hand sanding, and final surface prep.

25:51
07
Sharpening

Putting a working edge on your knife — the way a professional chef expects it sharp.

8:24
Award of Excellence - Knife Guild of Southern Africa 2024

David Hoehler
Sheffield Beach, SA

  • Award of Excellence — Knife Guild of SA, 2024
  • Member — Knife Guild of Southern Africa
  • 8 Years as a Professional Chef
  • Stocked Internationally via BladeGallery USA
  • Featured in Food & Home Magazine
  • Full-time Knifemaker since 2019
★★★★★

“Super impressed with all the tips and tricks I picked up — his workflow using alternative methods gave me a lot to think about.”

Erin Peacock
Verified Purchase
★★★★★

“Your grinding technique is something I have not seen before and is very impressive. I have been making knives for almost 30 years.”

Piet Myburgh
Verified Purchase · 30 Years Experience
★★★★★

“An absolute bargain with loads of invaluable information and techniques that beginners and experienced makers can use.”

Abrie van der Bergh
Verified Purchase

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South African Makers
R1,850
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International Makers
$197
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