Bladesmithing 200 Workshop (November)

Prerequisites: Blacksmithing 100 or 3 Open Forge’s or Administrative Approval (any of these)

This class will be held on November 20-21, 2021 from 7AM to 3PM.

This is a great beginner knife class! You will forge a 3-inch long blade from 1084, then go through the processes of grinding, heat treating, and handling the blade to create a finished knife. Learn the basics of forging an every day carry knife under the instruction of metal aficionado Clayton Cowart!

All materials and tools will be provided. Please bring safety glasses and work gloves if you have them. Closed toed shoes are required.

The price of the class is $450. You can either pay the full amount at the time you sign up or put half down to hold your spot. The balance will be due upon arriving at the workshop. If we do not receive enough registrations with deposit 30 days prior to the date of the class, we reserve the right to cancel the class with a full refund. Cancellation with a 100% refund can be done up to 30 days prior to the class. Cancellation within 2-4 weeks before the class will receive a 50% refund. Cancellation less than 14 days prior to class is non-refundable.*PLEASE NOTE: If you opt to use PayPal as your method of payment, there will be a 5% charge to issue a refund.

About the Instructor

Clayton Cowart

Clayton Cowart has been a bladesmith for ten years. He specializes in making ancient steel, heat treating, and tight tolerance knife making. Clayton’s teaching style balances science and art to cut through the myths that make intimidating tasks seem simple and easy.

He has been teaching classes and workshops in Arizona since 2012 and teaching along the West Coast since 2017.