Knife Making Workshop

Become a Knifemaker – Craft Your Own Custom Knife!

Experience a weekend full of craftsmanship, passion and precision. Boker Solingen opens its doors to anyone who has always wanted to create their own knife – under the professional guidance of Alex Kremer.

Dive deep into the world of knife making and craft your very own custom knife – from the first design to the final polish. You will benefit from the full infrastructure of the Böker knife manufactory and the expertise of our master knifemakers.

What to Expect:
You will design and craft your individual knife entirely by yourself – supported step by step by our experts.
Choose between two high-quality blade materials: Swedish RWL-34 steel, renowned for excellent edge retention and corrosion resistance, or a premium Damascus blade (€150 extra) with a unique pattern and traditional appearance.
For the handle, a wide range of materials is available – from exclusive woods to Micarta and G10, creating a true one-off, full of character and perfectly suited to you.
All materials and tools will be provided on site.

You can find impressions of previous workshops on TikTok .

Schedule:
Saturday | Start 08:00
Introduction and briefing
Selection of the blade blank
Grinding the blade
Lunch break around 13:30
Blade finishing
Preparing the handle assembly
End around 17:00
Blade hardens overnight

Sunday | Start 08:00
Selection and processing of handle materials
Shaping the handle
Fitting blade and handle
Lunch break around 13:30
Assembling the handle
Final assembly of the knife
Last polish and blade honing
End around 17:00

Participation & Requirements:
The workshop is suitable for all interested parties – no prior experience is required. The only prerequisites are passion, dedication, and enjoyment of craftsmanship. Please wear clothing that can get dirty – we turn steel into dust. Protective equipment will be provided. Participation is at your own risk; a first aider will always be on site. The number of participants is limited to 10 to ensure individual and professional support. Early registration is recommended.

Important Notes:
Participation is at your own risk. No liability is accepted for damage between participants or towards the instructors or organisers, except in cases of intent or gross negligence.
Each participant should have valid personal liability insurance. If a participant fails to attend without prior notice, the workshop will be considered attended.
Photo and video recordings will be made during the workshop. If you do not wish to be recorded, please let us know in advance. Personal recordings can be shared upon arrangement.
Cancellations made at least 30 days prior to the workshop will be fully refunded.

Location:
Heinr. Böker Baumwerk GmbH
Schützenstr. 30
42659 Solingen