Sparks will fly as we begin forge-welding immediately! This class is suitable for smiths with at least some knowledge of forging. However, an ambitious beginner student could take it on, but be prepared for a challenge. We’ll twist our billets and forge a blade to shape and finish with grinding, tempering, and etching to reveal the pattern. Add in a little woodworking and some birchbark for the handle, tie it all together with leatherwork for the sheath and we’ll end the weekend with a handmade, one-of-a-kind tool of your own making. This class will focus on stick tang knives with 3-4” blades in the Nordic style (think puukkos) suitable for all-around use, whether hunting or cooking.

Youth ages 12+ may register if accompanied by an adult. Adult/child pairs can choose to complete one or two projects and pay the corresponding materials fee. Students ages 15+ may register for this course independently. A 25% tuition discount applies to the youth registrant when registering with a full paying adult; call to register.

Required Tools

• Long sleeves and pants, leather closed toe shoes, cotton or natural fiber clothing

Optional Tools

• Favorite forging hammer, leather apron, small touchmark if you have one
• Ear and eye protection (provided, but you may prefer you own for fit and comfort)