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Sharpening Kitchen and Field Cutlery with Blacksmith Grant Marcoux of Pilgrim Soul Forge
Prepare for the holidays by learning how to sharpen your knives! In this hands-on class you will learn about knife types, edge geometry and how to hone, steel and strop your knife edges for top performance. Bring your own knives and sharpening stone (or borrow one at the class) and Grant will then assist you as you sharpen your blades to perfection. Introduction of the use of the sharpening steel and strop is also included. This class will make your holiday cooking more enjoyable. It is recommended that you purchase a sharpening stone system for future use.
Instructor's Bio: After retiring from a career in law enforcement, Canada native Grant Marcoux began a new career as a blacksmith. In addition to creating beautiful and practical metal works in his shop, Pilgrim Soul Forge, Grant repairs and sharpens knives and agricultural hand tools. Grant is blessed with a wonderful sense of humor, a fine aesthetic and an appreciation for quality. An urban farmer who now resides in Alameda, Grant grows vegetables, berries, several fruit trees, and keeps chickens and bees.
Winner of several local and national awards, Pollinate Farm & Garden was selected by the Small Business Revolution as one of 100 small businesses to be featured across the country that exemplify the spirit of small business success. Pollinate was also recently named Reader's Pick, Best Place to Learn DIY/Homesteading Skills by East Bay Express.
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LocationPollinate Farm & Garden (View)
2727 Fruitvale Avenue
Oakland, CA 94601
United States
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| Kid Friendly: No |
| Dog Friendly: No |
| Non-Smoking: Yes! |
| Wheelchair Accessible: Yes! |
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