The purpose of this class is to teach proper steps and procedures in making important tools for blacksmithing or bladesmithing and will include making tongs and a forging hammer. For more information call Kadie Allen at 903-823-3015
This 2-week course includes lecture and hands-on work and is designed for anyone interested in making quality hand-forged blades. Metal selection, function, and different blade designs will be discussed. Hammer forging to shape, annealing, heat treating, grinding, and tempering will be taught. These semi-finished blades will be tested for their cutting ability, edge holding, hardness […]
Includes detailed information on handles, both full-tang and narrow tang, guards, butt caps, decorative file work, spiral dagger handles, silver inlay work, finished blades, etc. **You will need to bring One full tang blade ready for fitting. We will supply a hidden tang blade, and if time allows you can work on one in the […]