Bladesmithing 201 Beginner Chef’s Knife

$325.00$650.00

BEGINNER CHEF’S KNIFE
with Forged in Fire’s
Clayton Cowart

2-Day Weekend Class
Date: April 29-30, 2023
Time: 8 AM – 4 PM
Price: $650

Forge a blade and learn the basics of grinding and heat treating. 

Basic Blacksmithing 100 or Administrative Approval required.

Description

Welcome to Beginner Chef’s Knife!

This class will be held on April 29-30, 2023 from 8 AM to 4 PM with 1 hour break for Lunch.

Basic Blacksmithing 100 or Administrative Approval required. 

 

Forging experience is required for this class, as it is meant to help you refine your grinding skills!
You will forge a blade from 1084 and then you will go through the processes of grinding, heat treating, and handling the blade.

 

DRINK WATER THE NIGHT BEFORE AND DURING CLASS,
HYDRATION IS VERY IMPORTANT!

 

All materials and tools will be provided.
*Safety glasses, closed toed shoes, and non-synthetic clothing required. Bring a water bottle!*

Feel free to bring an apron, work gloves, a forging hammer, or tongs if you have them.
NO SYNTHETIC CLOTHING
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About Clayton Cowart

 

Founder and Owner of Sugarloaf Knife Works in Phoenix, Arizona, Clayton Cowart is a Smith of many talents and rare skill. From bladesmithing and teaching, to producing Tamahagane and figuring out a repeatable process for producing wootz, to selling his own knives at blade shows and competing on Forged in Fire!

Clayton began bladesmithing in 2009 and spent all his free time reading about the craft and forging blades. In 2010, he began studying steel making and metallurgy, and started producing Tamahagane. By 2011, his love of the craft had passed the point of no return and he became a full-time bladesmith. He dedicated himself to learning ancient smelting techniques and quickly became proficient in bloom steel, and cast iron. In 2012, Clayton began teaching Tamahagane workshops all over the state. In 2015, he was experimenting with decarbing cast iron back into steel and found some amazing looking dendrites in one of the cakes. He soon figured out a repeatable process and began producing wootz. In 2016, Clayton competed on the show Forged in Fire (S3 | E7) and finished as a runner up. In 2017, he began touring the west coast and teaching workshops in bladesmithing, blacksmithing, and steel making. His teaching style balances science and art cutting through the mythos to make intimidating tasks seem simple and easy. He specializes in making ancient steel, heat treating, and tight tolerance knife making. He continues studying and teaching, instructing classes at Grizzly Iron, Inc. and sharing the craft, helping to culminate the local forging community.

Sugarloaf Knife Works specializes in hand-forged edged tools, Tamahagane, Bloom steel, Crucible steel, and Damascus. Visit sugarloafknifeworks.com to view more of his work.

Additional information

Prerequisite or Experience

Basic Blacksmithing 100 or Administrative Approval

Dates

April 29-30, 2023

Time

8 AM to 4 PM with 1 hour break for Lunch

Location

Grizzly Iron, Inc.
1329 W Lincoln St
Phoenix, AZ 85007

# Participants

4

Payment Options

Half Down, Full Price

REFUND POLICY

Cancellations made greater than 21 calendar days prior to event will receive a full refund.
Cancellations made within 21 calendar days will incur a 50% fee.
Cancellations made within 14 calendar days are non-refundable.
*Please let erika@grizzlyiron.com know ASAP so the instructor can be informed.

NOTE: If you opt to use PayPal as your method of payment, there will be a 5% charge to issue a refund.

Minors Permitted

As long as they meet the required experience, minors are permitted to take this class.
Please reach out to erika@grizzlyiron.com if you purchase a spot for a minor.
*A guardian must be present for the duration of the class to assist in case of emergency, and a Liability Waiver must be signed.

Note: If you wish to participate with a minor and forge your own blade, you will need to purchase 2 spots.