In this class the student will start with a piece of high-carbon spring steel and make a small, simple, one piece knife, suitable for cooking, eating, or general utility use.
Focus will be entirely on making a knife or two, only those tools, techniques and concepts needed for knife making will be addressed. The fires will be managed by the instructor.
Techniques include: straightening, drawing out, hammering high-carbon steel, twisting, flattening, annealing, filing, grinding, hardening, and tempering.
No smithing experience expected.
Instructor: Carl West
6 hours - three 2 hour meetings 4 students maximum
$240
September 9, 23, 30 Sundays Noon to 2:00pm
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