Bladesmithing I: Knife Making and Forged Blades
The Hand Forged EDC Neck Knife
This is our introductory class to Primitive Bladesmithing where students learn the foundation of hand forging blades and knife making by crafting a small, integral handle, utility knife.
Single Day Primitive Knife Making Class
Re-discover the tools and methods of Early Iron Age technology to forge a high quality knife with modern, high carbon tool steel. No experience is necessary.
In this full day primitive blacksmithing class, students will:
- Learn to use a primitive charcoal pit forge and blacksmithing tools
- Practice the basics of forging blades
- Practice traditional stock removal techniques with files and simple abrasives
- Harden and temper simple, high carbon steel for durability and edge retention
- Sharpen and hone an efficient cutting edge without the use of jigs or angle guides
- Take home a completed knife ready to work
*Children 12 and under may share a project with a paying adult at a reduced price.
Location: Santa Fe Springs, CA
Schedule: Sunday (10am – 5pm)
Early Bird ……………………………………………… $105
Standard Registration .………………………….$125
Children 12 & under (with registered adult) …………………………………….………………………….$65
Materials Fee …………..………………………….…$35
Location: Santa Fe Springs, CA
Schedule: Sunday (10am – 5pm)
Early Bird ………………………………..…… $105
Standard Registration .…………………$125
Materials Fee …………..……………………$35
Feb 24th, 2019 (early bird ends 9pm, 2/17)
Oct 13th, 2019 (early bird ends 9pm, 10/6)
This class is included in the Ancient Metalsmith series.
2019 Metalsmithing Schedule
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