Saturday & Sunday, February 10 & 11, 9AM-4PM, Blacksmithing: Make a Knife Workshop
Forge a steel metal knife using traditional blacksmithing techniques. You will begin with 1095 steel and hammer out a blade and handle tang. Once you have completed the rough shape you will grind, file and sand your blade to perfection. You will drill holes for your brass handle rivets. You will heat treat your blade starting with a heat and quench in peanut oil. The second part of this is an oven temper which will take place after you leave from Day 1. On Day 2 you will clean up your blade and create the parts of your hardwood handle and fix it permanently. Requirements; Synthetics melt whereas natural fibers may scorch so we recommend natural fiber clothing and footwear, safety eyewear with side shields, work gloves, ear plugs (optional), and a 2.5-3 pound pein type, drilling, or metal work hammer. Call for additional info. or to register with a credit card. Cost: $325 Call: 207-205-4849
