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Course: |
GUN 240
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Title: | Knifemaking - Stock Removal |
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Long Title: | Knifemaking - Basic Stock Removal |
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Course Description: | Focuses on knife design, handle materials, soldering, steels, heat treatment, polishing, and sharpening. One knife and sheath will be made in class. |
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Min Credit: | 2 |
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STANDARD COMPETENCIES:
I. Consult with the instructor to select projects/tasks that will be completed to the satisfaction of the instructor.
II. Given performance tests, the student will perform these tasks with a score of 75% or better:
A. Explain aspects of knife design.
B. Discuss various handle materials.
C. Explain and/or demonstrate soldering.
D. Discuss various steels.
E. Explain and/or demonstrate heat treatment.
F. Explain and/or demonstrate polishing.
G. Explain and/or demonstrate Sharpening
TOPICAL OUTLINE:
I. Introductions
II. Shop Rules
A. Firearms
B. Ammunition
III. Shop Safety
A. Safety Glasses
B. If You Don¿t Know, Ask First ¿ Please
IV. Tools Needed
V. Class Projects
VI. Lesson Topics
A. Knife design
B. Handle materials
C. Soldering
D. Steels
E. Heat treatment
F. Polishing
G. Sharpening
VII.
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