Sequencing and Going With the Flow

When the knifemaker's aunt initially conceived of this summer continuing education experience, she thought the metalworking learning would progress in a linear format, from step to step. Forging the nail, profiling, grinding, tempering, handle prep, and polishing...done.

However, learning in a working knife shop is anything but linear. The business of build-a-knife classes, customers purchasing custom work, and preparing inventory for upcoming shows are activities that are juggled with the process of teaching someone skills. The knifemaker's aunt has come to understand the rhythm of days, and the importance of being able to self-direct when necessary. Once skill is learned, it is applied as needed without specific direction so everything and everyone works in tandem.

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