Online Folding Knife Course
Craft a liner-lock folding knife from your own workshop, anywhere in the world — guided by step-by-step video tutorials from Andre Erasmus.
Expand your knifemaking skills from the comfort of your home with Andre Erasmus's Online Folding Knife Course. This comprehensive, video-based program is designed for those who have completed the Basic Knife Making Course and are ready to tackle the intricate art of crafting a liner-lock folding knife.
We offer a limited number of distance learning courses. It has similar content to the in-house course, except that we provide you with a parts kit, course manual, and step-by-step build-along videos. The videos can be watched and repeated in your own workshop at your own pace. Telephone support is available for additional questions.
This course is ideal for enthusiasts who live far from Klerksdorp, or who cannot take three days away from daily commitments.
What You'll Learn
Design & Planning
Use design software to create a folding knife — handle contours, blade shape, backstrap, thumb stud, and bolsters. Understand liner-lock design requirements for precise fitting.
Craftsmanship
Step-by-step video guides on creating profiles for liners, blades, and backstrap. Detailed instructions on drilling, tapping, and assembling components.
Assembly & Finishing
Fit bolsters and handles with hidden pivots. Harden, grind, and mirror-polish the blade. Perform decorative filework and anodize titanium liners — all demonstrated visually.
Technical Skills
Drill and tap threads for micro screws. Shape and fit bolsters and handles. Harden and temper knife steel, anodize titanium, and apply a logo using photo-chemical etching.
Fit & Function
Ensure your knife locks securely and operates smoothly, with a professional fit and finish — all verified through guided video instruction.
Flexible Study
Lifetime access to all course materials — revisit any video, repeat sections, and refine your skills at your own pace, in your own workshop, anywhere in the world.
Pricing & Enrollment
Course fees and enrollment details are available on request. Contact Andre on WhatsApp at 084 825 4427 or by email. Early bird discounts are available, and places are limited.
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