Knife Sharpening Class

Join us as we learn how to use sharpening stones, hones and plates and leather strops to sharpen household items and shop tools such as knives, chisels, and planes.

The class will have an introduction to sharpening, followed by practice with using a hone and strop.

Each student can bring 1-2 cheap items to make sharper, such as kitchen knife, pocket knife, hand chisel, hand plane blades, etc. We will also provide a practice kitchen knife.

NOTE: portion of the class fee will be applied towards purchasing of a brand new hone and strop for MAKE Roanoke. This is a crowdfunding effort and we appreciate your contribution towards new equipment for the space. The hone and strop will be used for the class.

Price for full MAKE Roanoke members is $10. Price for the General Public is $20.

This class is for those 18 and older only.

Please note that MAKE Roanoke is an active workshop:

• All participants must have a signed waiver on file. If the participant is a minor, the wavier must be signed by a parent or court-appointed legal guardian. Waivers can be filled out ahead of time at https://mkroa.org/waiver
• Closed toed shoes are required in the space at all times by everyone, regardless of age or participation in an event. No sandals, crocs, or bare feet.
• You may be asked to remove or tuck in dangling jewelry, lanyards, etc for safety.
• Depending on the activity, other dress code rules may apply.