This 1 day course will take students through the process of forging steel into a quality knife through demonstration and hands-on experience with tools and equipment for forging.
At the end of the course, students will take home a knife that they make that day as they learn and practice the basic skills needed to make a quality knife:
- Using the Forge and forging metal
- Shaping and grinding the Knife into shape
- Heat treatment basics, polishing/finishing of forged knife
- Adding a handle to a forged knife
- Sharpening a forged knife
- Making a leather sheath for the knife
Class will be Saturday, August 23rd, starting at 9:00 a.m. Class will be 5 to 7 hours.
Class is for adults only
This is hands-on training, and you will be working around a forge with hot metals. Safety equipment and materials are provided; however, students MUST wear closed-toe, NOT CLOTH shoes. Leather shoes are preferred. Long pants are also required.
We need at least 3 students to have the class, so make sure you register soon!
Cost is $200 for Non-Members, $150 for Shak Members.
About the Instructor: Bladesmith David Bayless has built his business making over 500 knives in his local shop. He has taught many students the basics and advanced concepts of forging, as well as making it a career/ business. Visit his website to learn more: BaylessKnifeco.com
