From First Grind to
Full Scale Production
The ultimate resource for Makers and Collectors.
Whether you are building your first knife, scaling a factory, or just love the craft—get inside the mind of a Master.
Who Is The Masterclass For?
1. The Aspiring Maker
Stop guessing. Start building.
- Cut the Learning Curve: Skip the years of "trial and error" that cost you thousands in wasted steel and abrasives.
- Master the Fundamentals: Learn the correct way to approach design, stock removal, and heat treating from Day 1.
- Build with Confidence: Stop hoping it turns out right. Learn the engineering principles that guarantee a functional tool every time.
2. The Professional
Don’t just make knives. Manufacture them.
- Scale Your Operation: Move from "one-off" custom builds to repeatable, high-margin production batches.
- Advanced Machining: Deep dives into CNC strategies, fixture design, and modern manufacturing workflows.
- The Business of Blades: Real-world advice on supply chains, pricing, and navigating the industry from a 25-year veteran.
3. The Enthusiast
Go behind the curtain of the craft.
- Know What You Carry: Understand the mechanics, tolerances, and metallurgy that separate a generic tool from a legacy heirloom.
- Insider Access: See the design evolution, the failed prototypes, and the engineering challenges that the public never sees.
- Elevate Your Collection: Learn to spot the details—good and bad—that define quality in the custom knife world.
Inside The Expert Network
We don't operate in a vacuum. The Masterclass includes exclusive deep-dives with industry titans breaking down their specific domains of genius.
John Ramadi
NiftyBar
Manufacturing Logic & Waterjet
Manufacturing Logic & Waterjet
Bill Rapier
AMTAC
Combatives & Purpose-Driven Design
Combatives & Purpose-Driven Design
Reuben Bolieu
Knives Illustrated
Media Exposure & Editorial
Media Exposure & Editorial
Chris
Pariah Knives
Modern Custom Manufacturing
Modern Custom Manufacturing
