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Blacksmithing & Toolmaking

Forge a Railroad Spike Knife

Course Overview

Learn to take an American icon and forge it into a versatile tool. Students will use high carbon railroad spikes to forge highly functional blades. These knives will feature the recognizable railroad spike head on the handle, giving it a distinct historical and artistic look. Students will learn different aspects of design, forging to shape, heat treating, and grinding of the knife. Students will get the chance to forge and finish one or two blades depending on skill and time. This is a great intro course into bladesmithing and forging. 

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

Dates

Thu, Jun 12th, 2025  –  Sat, Jun 14th, 2025

Course Details

Hours: 9am-5pm each day
Tuition: $315.00
Materials fee: $135.00
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Meet the Instructor

North House Folk School photo of instructor, Cody Myers
Cody Myers
Foxboro, WI

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Forge a Railroad Spike Knife