In the first meeting we'll forge the tang then the blade, hot-file to shape and heat treat the blade in the style we use in our Nothing but Knives class. In the second meeting we will install and finish the handle.

If time allows, we will discuss sheath options.

If you have wood (or antler, or bone) that you want to use as the handle, bringing it to the first meeting would be helpful.

*Please check any fantasies about making a "... THIS is a Knoife!" at the door.

Gift Certificates for Whittle Tang Knife are available.

6 hours in two meetings    dates&times

Instructor: Carl West
Fee: $210 per student
Class size is limited to 4 students (one per forge).

Please wear proper clothing for visiting or working in the forge:
closed toe shoes (preferably leather, preferably high-topped. Sneakers are sufficient, sandals, crocs, pumps, mules... are not), natural fiber clothing, long pants that cover the tops of the shoes.
Click here for more safety information.

Dates and Times:
If none of the dates below work for you (or are already full), we suggest you
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This class is either:
- not upcoming on our schedule,
- or we've fallen behind in our clerical duties and not entered it in the database.
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