Stop worrying about your
plunge lines and grinding.
My method changes the game. No plunge line required. Minimal hand sanding. A perfect satin finish.
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A different geometry approach that removes one of the biggest headaches in chef knife making.
A grinding method that almost eliminates hand sanding — without compromising the final finish.
Professional quality results, achieved more efficiently than any traditional method.
Watch Before You Buy
7 Modules. Start to Finish.
Chef knife design fundamentals, workshop tools and equipment, and body positioning for knife making.
Shaping the blade profile and understanding heat treatment for kitchen knife performance.
The no-plunge-line grinding method. Achieving a clean, consistent bevel and prepping for finishing.
Choosing the right handle material — balance, ergonomics, durability and how it affects the finished knife.
Fitting, shaping and securing the handle for a professional result that lasts.
Final shaping, the satin finish method that almost eliminates hand sanding, and final surface prep.
Putting a working edge on your knife — the way a professional chef expects it sharp.
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.”
“Your grinding technique is something I have not seen before and is very impressive. I have been making knives for almost 30 years.”
“An absolute bargain with loads of invaluable information and techniques that beginners and experienced makers can use.”