Back to All Events

Sharp Skills: Mastering Knife Care with Stephen Aysta

  • Norway House 913 East Franklin Avenue Minneapolis United States (map)

Join knifemaker Stephen Aysta, owner of Tera Forge, for an engaging and hands-on knife sharpening class at Norway House. Learn how to properly care for your kitchen, carving, and outdoor knives while gaining essential insights into knife safety.


In this class, you’ll explore:

Knife Anatomy: Understanding basic knife construction.
Steel Types: Stainless vs. carbon steel vs. innovative “SuperSteels.”
Sharpening Tools: Choosing between honing steel, ceramic, and diamond rods.
The Science of Sharpness: What makes a knife sharp and how to achieve the perfect edge.
Cutting Efficiency: How knives cut and why sharpness matters.


Bring your own knives to practice sharpening techniques during the session!


Spaces are limited—reserve your spot today and sharpen your skills!

Please Note: All registrations for Norway House classes and programs are final. Refunds and class credits are not available, so we kindly encourage you to confirm your availability for the scheduled date before registering. Thank you for your understanding and support of our programming!

Questions: Contact Carstens Smith, Education Coordinator, at classes@norwayhouse.org.


Previous
Previous
April 6

The Summer Side of Primstav (Zoom Class)

Next
Next
April 12

Decorate Påskris (Easter Switch) with Kari Tauring