Bladesmithing Classes
If you’ve ever had any interest in learning how to make your own knife, you’re in the right place. My classes are catered to each student. For a one day class, students have the option to make a stock removal knife or a forged knife with a blade under 5”. Anything beyond that will require two or more days. Classes are a full day and include everything from basic safety, product design process, an overview of tools and hands on instruction. The hands on instruction includes, but is not limited to, forging by hand, the use of a 16 ton hydraulic press, steel normalization, austenitizing (hardening), and tempering. You will also be able to choose your own handle material and will have a hand in sculpting and finishing said handle material. When all is said and done, you will leave with a knife that I would be proud to sell. Meaning, nothing leaves my shop unless I am absolutely satisfied that it will function exactly as intended! Prices are listed below, when filling out the form, please indicate what you are interested in making.
Stock removal knife, blade up to 8” - 1 day class - $600
Forged knife with a blade under 5” - 1 day class -$600
Forged knife with a blade over 5” - 2 days+ - $600/day
Forged pattern welded (damascus) chef’s knife - 4 day class - $2000