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Crafting Nature's Edge—A Knife-Making Journey in Big Sur
Price
$149 per person
Duration
2.5 Hours
Recommended Dress
Closed toed shoes, sun protection, water bottle, durable clothing, and layers for unexpected temperature shifts.
Additional Details
This experience requires the use of various tools. Prior knowledge and tool familiarization are beneficial, though not required.
Experience
Forge a connection between your hands and the land in this immersive knife-making workshop. Begin with a guided walk through Big Sur’s redwoods to learn about the region’s sustainable woods. Choose your own piece of redwood, then under expert guidance, use traditional tools to shape and sand your handle. You’ll attach it to a pre-forged blade, refining every detail to complete your custom knife. From wild wood to polished finish, this is craftsmanship grounded in nature—a memory made tangible, and entirely your own.
Itinerary
A Forest of Possibilities
Begin with a guided walk through the redwoods, learning about sustainable foraging and the spirit of native woods.
Wood with Purpose
Select your piece of redwood to match your personal aesthetic and grip preference.
From Raw to Refined
Learn to use tools like a coping saw, files, and sandpaper to carve and shape your handle.
Form Meets Function
Attach your custom handle to a pre-forged blade, then oil, finish, and admire your completed knife—a tool that’s also a story.
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