Class Booking:
Please select a class date from the Class Schedule and phone or WhatsApp 083 451 3105 to make a booking.
There is nothing quite like hand forging your own knife. This introductory 1 day class will teach you how to hand forge a basic knife as it has been done through the ages with step by step instruction by Neels van den Berg, American Bladesmith Society Journeyman Smith and member of the Knifemaker's Guild of Southern Africa. The class focuses on the fundamentals of forging, grinding and heat-treating a blade. No previous Bladesmithing experience is needed but enthusiasm and a willingness to learn is important. The knife will be forged from SAE5160, a medium carbon spring steel perfect for the intended application.
During the class you will be guided through:
- Forging your knife and blade to shape
- Basic flat grinding
- Heat treating - hardening and tempering
- Blade finishing and sharpening.
Outcome:
A single hand forged knife as pictured on the left. No handle scales and no sheath.
Class notes are provided in the form of my Bladesmithing 101 tutorial uploaded to my YouTube channel and is free to access here.
Video:
A video of the forging part of the class can be seen on my YouTube channel by clicking here.
Class Booking:
Please select a class date from the Class Schedule and phone or WhatsApp 083 451 3105 to make a booking.
Please ignore the "Sorry! This product is currently out of stock."
