Forging Knives from Railroad Spikes

Schedule

Sat Feb 15 2025 at 09:00 am to 04:00 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

147 Stevenson Avenue, Louisville, KY, USA | Louisville, KY

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Come learn how to turn ordinary railroad spikes into unique and functional knives at our hands-on workshop!
About this Event

Welcome to the exciting event of Forging Knives from Railroad Spikes! Join us at 147 Stevenson Avenue, Louisville, KY, USA for a hands-on experience in creating unique knives from authentic railroad spikes. Learn the art of blacksmithing and take home your very own custom-made knife. Don't miss out on this opportunity to craft something truly special!

Forging Knives from Railroad Spikes"Under a spreading chestnut-tree
⁠The village smithy stands;
The smith, a mighty man is he,
With large and sinewy hands,
And the muscles of his brawny arms
Are strong as iron bands."Henry Wadsworth LongfellowYour fortunes can be wrought; thus on its sounding anvil shaped. Each burning deed and knife.While making a hand forged knife each student will learn the proper use of the hammer, tong and anvil. Students will have the opportunity to use either a natural gas or coal forge. This 7 hour class starts forging the spikes red hot into shape. first the handle which includes tapering and twisting the metal. Than flatering and shaping the blade. this normally takes all morning. In the afternoon we grind and sand the blade then we learn about harding the metal and polished to a bright finish, Each person will be able to take home a finished knife that they made.This class is appropriate for both novices and experienced smith who want to sharpen their skills. All tools and supplies are provided. The students are expected to provide their own personal safety equipment including eye and hearing protecting, and leather shoes.The class is fully refundable until 8 days before the class starts, if canceled after that date there is no refund.

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Where is it happening?

147 Stevenson Avenue, Louisville, KY, USA, United States

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Tickets

USD 284.73

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