We are very proud of our hands-on knife-making workshops. During these workshops we will guide you to enable you to make the knife of your dreams.
We will supply you with the materials that you will need to make your own knife as well as a step-by-step manual. The workshop teaches you the basic techniques of knife-making. Once you have mastered these techniques you will be able to progress on to the more complicated knife-making skills. When you have completed the workshop you will be the proud owner of a handmade knife, etched with your name on the blade.
Learn from the award-winning experts.
We also offer a comprehensive support-and-supply service to get you started in knife making.
If you want to take it to the next level, you came to the right place.
Please complete and return the downloadable form to register for a course.
On completion please e-mail (training@herbst.co.za) your registration form to book your attendance. We will contact you to confirm.
The following dates in 2024 are available for the various knife makers’ courses. Our courses are presented on a Friday and Saturday from 7h00 to 17h00.
Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
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05 - 06 | 02 - 03 | 01 - 02 | 05 - 06 | 03 - 04 | - 01 | 05 - 06 | 02 - 03 | 06 - 07 | 04 - 05 | 01 - 02 | 06 - 07 |
12 - 13 | 09 - 10 | 08 - 09 | 12- 13 | 10 - 11 | 07 - 08 | 12 - 13 | 09 - 10 | 13 - 14 | 11 - 12 | 08 - 09 | 13 - 14 |
19 - 20 | 16 - 17 | 15 - 16 | 19 - 20 | 17 - 18 | 14 - 15 | 19 - 20 | 16 - 17 | 20 - 21 | 18 - 19 | 15 - 16 | 20 - 21 |
26 - 27 | 23 - 24 | 22 - 23 | 26 - 27 | 24 - 25 | 21 - 22 | 26 - 27 | 23 - 24 | 27 - 28 | 25 - 26 | 22 - 23 | |
29 - 30 | 31 - | 28 - 29 | 30 - 31 | 29 - 30 |
The following accommodation are within 10 minutes drive from us.
Esther Labuschagne
+27 12 549 4929
+27 72 454 1494
frans@lafransguesthouse.com
www.lafransguesthouse.com
What our students are saying?
The Herbst academy is a beautiful work shop, with the most interesting machines. It is no wonder that they are taking knife making into a new dimension.
No experience is required to do one of our two basic courses. We will guide you step by step through the knife-making process. If you want to do our advance course we recommend you to start with the basic courses first. If you are experienced in hollow grinding you should be able to do the more advanced coursed.
Our students must be at least 16 years and older to enrol in one of our courses.
As each student needs to work on his/her own machine and we can only accommodate 4 – 5 students per class.
All our courses are completely hands on but with continuous oversight from Gawie and Thinus.
All our courses are two days (Friday and Saturday). As there are so much to learn we start at 7:00 am and finish by 5:00 pm.
Both days we will provide you with a snacks in the morning and a big lunch in the afternoon. Cooldrink, tea and coffee will also be available during the course.
Please wear old clothes and comfortable shoes. We will provide you with an apron, safety glasses and a dust mask.
All the materials that you will need will be provided to your own pre-describe knife.
Unsure which course is best for you?
Call us at +27 82 254 8016
Please complete and return the downloadable form below to register for a course.
On completion please e-mail (training@herbst.co.za) your registration form to book your attendance. We will contact you to confirm.