This is my basic bladesmithing  or knife making course and covers the fundamentals of forging, grinding and heat-treating a blade. No experience is needed and the class will guide you through:

· Using a coke forge and gas forge

· Forging the blade to shape

· Thermocycling (reducing grain growth, which is an undesirable effect of over heating steel)

· Blade shaping, using grinder file and abrasive paper

· Heat treating

· Blade finishing, sharpening, and edge testing

You should end up with a finished blade over the two days and more than one if you take to it. The weekend does not cover handling (not enough time over a weekend in my opinion) however I am here to advise and give pointers.

The blades you make will be made from plain carbon steel which is a good forging and forgiving knife steel.

The course will be held Friday 9am to 5pm, Saturday 9am to 5pm and Sunday 9am to 4.30pm. 

Max of 6 students

Cost of course: £280

Weekend Bladesmithing Courses 2010

August 20th - 22nd 2010

November 26th - 28th 2010

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