Karl Schroen Knives

Knifemaking Workshops

Previous experience is not necessary for this two day workshop. Desire to forge a blade is the main requirement. Learn traditional knifemaking with forge, anvil and hammer. Make your own knife with new, modern tool steel. All materials are provided. Cost is $300 per person. Limit of two people per workshop.

A Carving Set

A carving set by Karl Schroen with scrimshaw by Steve Magill and a box by Ron Brotherton. Photographed by Jim Cooper.

At Karl's Forge

Three photographs made at Karl Schroen's forge while he was working. Photographed by Ron Koeberer.

Six Knives

Six knives by Karl Schroen. Photographed at the beginning of 2003, these knives include some new developments in steel and handle materials.

A Gallery of Schroen Knives

A gallery of nine color photographs of knives by Karl Schroen. A variety of functional and beautiful styles are available. All are made of hand forged modern tool steels such as ATS-34, a high carbon stainless steel.

The Hand Forged Knife

Karl Schroen's how-to book published by Knife World. A look at the cover and table of contents of this well regarded book that is illustrated with photographs showing Schroen's working methods.

Upcoming Shows

June 13 and 14, 2009. Live Oak Park Fair, 1301 Shattuck Avenue, Berkeley, California. http://www.liveoakparkfair.com

September 5,6 and 7, 2009 (Labor Day Weekend). Kings Mountain Art Fair, Kings Mountain Community Center, 13889 Skyline Blvd., Woodside, California. http://www.kingsmountainartfair.org

September 19 and 20, 2009. Mill Valley Fall Arts Festival, Old Mill Park, Mill Valley, California, http://www.mvfaf.org

Cutler and author of the book, "The Hand Forged Knife."