Knife Design
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An online masterclass with Jens Ansø
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Lifetime access
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Learn at your own pace
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Learn From Decades of Experience
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"Don’t make something unless it’s both necessary and useful. But if it’s both necessary and useful, don‘t hesitate to make it beautiful."
A great knife is the result of hundreds of decisions—each one balancing function, ergonomics, manufacturing, aesthetics, and character.
In this course, acclaimed and award winning Danish knife designer Jens Ansø shares the principles, methods, and thought process behind creating knives that people want to carry, use, and keep for a lifetime.
What You'll Learn
Design Thinking for Knives and Everyday Carry Products
Proportion and Visual Balance
Sketching and Concept Development
Ergonomics and Human Interaction
Materials and Manufacturing Considerations
Developing Your Own Design Language
Who This Course Is For
- Custom knife makers
- Production knife designers
- EDC product designers
- Industrial designers
- Makers and craftsmen
- Design students
- Anyone passionate about creating functional objects
No advanced CAD skills are required.
What matters is curiosity, observation, and a willingness to refine your work.
More Than Knife Design
The principles taught in this course apply far beyond knives. They apply to every object that lives in the hand.
Pens
Tools
Flashlights
Wallets
Everyday carry products
The course is ultimately about understanding form, function, and the relationship between people and objects.
Learn From Decades of Experience
Jens Ansø's work is recognized around the world for its distinctive balance of innovation, functionality, and Danish simplicity.
Over the course of his career, he has collaborated with leading manufacturers, developed iconic production models, and built one of the most recognizable design languages in modern knife making.
In this masterclass, he opens the design process that normally remains hidden.
Not just what decisions are made. But why they are made.
What You'll Leave With
A clearer design process
Stronger concepts
Better decision making
Greater confidence in your own work
And a deeper understanding of what separates a good design from a memorable one
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More then Knife Design
The principles taught in this course apply far beyond knives. They apply to every object that lives in the hand.
Learn From Decades of Experience
In this masterclass, Jens Ansø opens the design process that normally remains hidden.
Design Objects Worth Remembering
Learn the principles behind creating products that people reach for every day. Enroll in Knife Design by Jens Ansø.
