Bladesmithing 101: Blacksmith Knife

1355 Woodstock Rd,Roswell GA 30075

19 June, 2022

Description

Introduction to bladesmithing for beginning and intermediate participants. BLADESMITHING 101: Blacksmith KnifeLearn to make a very functional high carbon steel knife almost entirely with a hammer and anvil. You will learn the following essential skills: blade forging, material isolation, punching and drifting, heat treating and knife sharpening with a belt grinder.Your experience will be an instructional journey through tools and equipment, material selection, body mechanics, design considerations, forging techniques, basic heat treating principles and finishing methods. You will experience a very active class with an emphasis on hands on learning with hammer, heat and iron. While these 1-day intensive classes serve as introductions to bladesmithing, each participant will leave the course with a finished knife with integral handle.  No prerequisites or experience necessary. Ages: 16+ Available dates & times :Sunday, May 22 - 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.Sunday, June 19 - 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.If you are interested in other Bladesmithing Workshops, click the link below :Roswell Art Workshops