Tommy McNabb Knifemaking Scholarship – This scholarship provides $200 per class for a student who enrolls in a knifemaking class with an expressed financial need. Recipients must demonstrate an interest in knifemaking by individual study to the point at which they are ready for formal training. Contact the Continuing Education Office for an application at ce-registration@montgomery.edu or call 910-898-9671.
*(SS) Self supporting classes are non-refundable except in the case of cancellation by the college.
Knife Making with Ed Van Hoy
In this class students will cover methods of fixed blade knife making to include grinding, handle installation and sharpening. All materials for the class project will be provided. Class is open to all levels of experience. Some knowledge of knife making is good but not required for this class. Students will finish a completed basic utility/hunting knife. Instructor: Ed Van Hoy
*Knife Making with Ed Van Hoy | 5/15-5/18 | 9am-5pm | $530.60 | Register | Tool List
Hidden Tang Knife Making
The hidden tang is a type of full-tang knife in which the tang is completely hidden. You can feel the difference in the knife’s balance and durability. This class will cover designing, grinding and fitting the hilt of the knife. All materials will be provided for the class. Some knowledge of knife making is recommended but not required. Instructor: Barry Jones
*Hidden Tang Knife Making | 6/12-6/15 | 9am-5pm | $410.60 | Register | Tool List
File Knife Making
In this class students will bring new life to old files. The proper techniques of free hand grinding will be covered along with hollow grinding, flat grinding, and basic knife scale installation. It is open to all levels of experience. Students will finish a fixed blade knife of the courses design. Instructor: Ed Van Hoy
*File Knife Making | 7/25-7/27 | 9am-5pm | $419.60 | Register | Tool List
Leather Sheath Making
If you own a good-quality knife, you want to preserve the blade for as long as possible. A sheath is an essential accessory for keeping your knife sharp. Protect your knife with a custom leather sheath that you have made. This class will cover designing and making a leather sheath. The class will be open to all levels of experience. All materials will be provided for the class. Instructor: Barry Jones
*Leather Sheath Making | 8/15-8/17 | 9am-5pm | $329.60 | Register | Tool List
Knife Forging
In this class students will learn the art of blademithing by crafting a knife from start to finish. Participants will gain experience in forging, shaping and grinding their very own knife, all while learning fundamental bladesmithing techniques. All materials required for the class will be provided, and while prior knowledge of knife making is recommended, it is not required. By the end of the course, each student will leave with a completed, functional knife of their own creation. Instructor: Barry Clodfelter
*Knife Forging | 10/23-10/26 | 8:30AM-5PM | $342.60 | Register | Tool List
Japanese Cord Wrapped Tanto
The Tantō is a Japanese short sword or dagger. This class will cover designing, making and wrapping the hilt with cord. The class will be open to all levels of experience. All materials will be provided for the class. Some knowledge of knife making is recommended but not required. Students will finish a completed knife. Instructor: Barry Jones
*Japanese Cord Wrapped Tanto | 10/10-10/12 | 9am-5pm | $329.60 | Register | Tool List
Chef Knife Grinding
Have you ever wanted to make your own chef’s knife? This class will cover the design and construction of your knife. The class will be open to all levels of experience. All materials will be provided for the class. Some knowledge of knife making is recommended but not required. Students will finish a completed Chef knife. Instructor: Barry Jones
*Chef Knife Grinding | 11/7-11/9 | FSaSu | 9AM-5PM | $329.60 | Register | Tool List
Professional Knife Sharpening
Learn how to properly sharpen and maintain your knife blades by hand using sharpening stones. This hands-on class will cover straight and serrated edges, honing and edge angles. There is no tool requirement for this class. Just bring your knives!! Instructor: Barry Jones
*Professional Knife Sharpening | 11/20 | 9AM-5PM | $171.60 | Register | Tool List
Christmas Knife Making
Just in time for a great Holiday Gift! MCC is proud to present our annual tradition of the Christmas Holiday Knife class with the legendary Ed Vanhoy. In this class, you will learn how to fashion a knife from scratch complete with a custom leather sheath. Students will design, shape, heat treat, cut custom grips, hollow grind, polish, and sheath their own knives. Whether the class is a present for a loved one, a chance to make a present for a loved one, or just a present for yourself you can’t beat this annual tradition. All Materials will be provided. Instructor: Ed Van Hoy
*Christmas Knife Making | 12/4-12/7/2025 | 9am-5pm | $530.60 | Register | Tool List