Introduction to Bladesmithing - Make a Knife! - at Wendell Castle Workshop
*The event has already taken place on this date: Sun, 08/03/2025
In this 3-day class, students will create a small kitchen utility knife. Starting with a section of flat steel bar, the class will cover forging, grinding, heat treatment, handle fitment and finishing techniques. Students will leave with a finished, full-tang blade, ready to prep a meal. There will be opportunities for additional forging as time allows. This class is appropriate for beginners as well as those with blacksmithing experience.
Dates: August 1-3 (3-day class)
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In this 3-day class (August 1-3), students will create a small kitchen utility knife. Starting with a section of flat 1080 steel bar, the class will cover forging, grinding, heat treatment, handle fitment and finishing techniques. Students will leave with a finished, full-tang blade, ready to prep a meal. There will be opportunities for additional forging as time allows. Dates: August 1-3 Instructor: Zach Tarbell This class is limited to a total of 6 students. This class is for adults over 18 years of age. Wendell Castle Workshop is located 20 miles southwest of Rochester, NY, in the village of Scottsville. We are a nonprofit school in the longtime studio of the "Father of Art Furniture Movement", Wendell Castle.
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Organization:
Wendell Castle WorkshopLocation:
18 Maple Ave.
Scottsville, NY, 14546United States
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Phone:
585-889-4710Contact name:
Ken Page
Email address:
The event has already taken place on this date:
08/03/2025
Time:
9:00 - 5:00
Price:
$575 for 3-day class
Ages
Adults without kidsWeb Service