Bladesmithing 201 Workshop (February)

Description

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

Prerequisite: Blacksmithing 100 or 3 Open Forge’s or Administrative Approval (any of the following) 

Forging experience is strongly required for this class, as it is meant to help you refine your grinding skills! You will learn how to forge and construct a chef knife under the instruction of Rodger LaBrash. You will forge an 8-inch blade from 1084 and then you will go through the processes of grinding, heat treating, and handling the blade.

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 $575. 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 and funds are non-transferable.