PLEASE NOTE:
WE HAVE RAISED OUR PRICES SLIGHTLY FOR 2024, TO HELP ACCOMMODATE FOR AN INCREASE IN OPERATING/LIVING COSTS. THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT IN KEEPING THIS SMALL BUSINESS OPERATIONAL.
2 DAY INTRODUCTION TO BLADESMITHING:
FULL-TANG FIELD KNIFE.
This workshop begins with an overview of steel, alloys, materials selection, design, and layout. Starting with a billet of high carbon steel you will then learn the basics of proper ergonomics, efficiency at the anvil, forging, heat treating, handle preparation, grinding, final assembly, and will have an opportunity to sharpen your blade. This workshop is suitable for anyone from the beginner, to someone who has some forging skills, and wants to learn to craft a simple, yet durable "brut de forge" style blade.
$600.00 per student.
2 DAY INTRODUCTION TO BLADESMITHING:
CHEF'S KNIFE
In this two day workshop, you will make a 6"-7” chef's knife using either stock removal, or forging techniques. (please check description for particular dates) Starting with a billet of high carbon steel, you will learn about design & layout, heat treating, grinding, Handle selection, profiling, edge geometry, and more. Each participant will walk away with a knife that will be ready to go to work for you. Class size is limited to four participants.
$600.00 per student.
DAMASCUS CHEF’S KNIFE CLASSES
In this workshop, we will make a 6”-7” Damascus Chef's Knife using a variety of techniques. Starting with a billet made from 1080 & 15N20, you will learn about processes used in first creating a forge welded billet, and then using that steel to make a Damascus, or pattern-welded blade. Design & layout, heat treating, grinding, Handle selection, profiling, edge geometry, and more will be covered in this intensive three-day workshop. Each participant will walk away with a Damascus knife that will be ready to go to work for you!
$1,250.00 per student.
Stay tuned for changes and additions to this schedule, or ask to be added to our email list. Unless otherwise noted, all classes are taught by David Tuthill in his Ballard Forging studio. Reservations are first come first serve through this site. Keep your eyes open for a variety of upcoming classes.
-Cancellation Policy-
We understand that life happens, and sometimes things come up that are beyond our control. If you need to cancel your class, please notify us as soon as possible. A 30 day notice is required in order to receive a full refund. Anything after that is forfeit, and non-refundable unless reasonable arrangements can be made.
Thank you.