The Blacksmith is primarily a tool maker, and every tool maker needs their own handmade knife. The Blacksmith’s Knife describes a fully forged utility blade made out of one piece of steel, including the handle. This classic project is a quintessential landmark for the smith, as it teaches proper material management through forging, grinding, and hardening. Students will grow their skills as blacksmiths and bladesmiths in this course and create a functional, high-performance blade. Though beginning smiths with some skills are welcome, this is not a good fit for a novice student.

Required Tools

• Safety glasses (provided, but you may prefer your own)
• Ear protection (provided, but you may prefer your own)
• Leather gloves
• Jeans
• Cotton shirts (no nylon clothing)
• Leather shoes
• Clothing comfortable to be outdoors