Make a custom knife designed for everyday use! We will begin by hand-forging a blade of high-carbon steel and hand-finish with files, sandpaper, and stones. Students will forge their guard, bolster and pommel fittings, and heat treatments of annealing, hardening, and tempering will be employed to create a knife that holds an edge while being "tough enough" to withstand use. Handle materials will be of antler or hardwood. Students are encouraged to bring their chosen handle material, though the instructor will have ample amounts available. This class is appropriate for beginning and intermediate smiths.

Required Tools

• Ear protection
• Eye protection
• Non-synthetic material clothing
• Leather gloves
• Note taking materials
• Handle material, i.e. antler, bone, or wood
• 8" half round file, medium to fine cut-6" flat file, medium to fine cut