Intro to Knife Forging: Make a Brut de Forge Knife!
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Learn how to craft a simple, durable "brut de forge" style knife in this intensive but fun class! Participants will learn how to safely forge high-carbon steel using HackPGH's new Atlas Knife Forge! Whether you're a complete beginner or it's been awhile since you've spent time in front of a forge, this is the class for you! Topics covered include:
- Forge safety
- Steel types
- Forging
- Heat treating
- Grinding & Beveling
- Handle preparation
- Sharpening & Finishing
Each student will make and take home their own knife, with limited customization options available such as length and handle finishes.
Prerequisites: No experience necessary.
Age requirement: 18+ (adults only!)
Safety Information: Work boots or leather shoes recommended. No open-toed or cloth shoes. Remove any dangling jewelry and tie back long hair. We recommend wearing close-fitting, natural fiber clothing such as denim and cotton.
Instructor: Benjamin Kranking
Cost: $180, $165 for HackPGH Members
Click the link below or FB's "Find Tickets" button to register & pay!
https://members.hackpgh.org/event-6803996
Be advised:
- No-shows will NOT be refunded.
- Payment is due at time of registration. You must contact us if you plan to pay with cash.
- If payment is not received within three days of the class date, your registration will be cancelled and we will activate the waitlist.
Please notify us if you cannot attend the class at least 72 hours before the class date!
Date and Time: Saturday, September 26th from 11:00am to 5:00pm. There will several breaks throughout the class, including a one-hour break for a takeout lunch. Please contact us if you have any dietary restrictions!
Office Hours: If extra time is needed to complete the knives, the instructor will hold optional Office Hours, by appointment only.
Class size: Two (2) students
- Forge safety
- Steel types
- Forging
- Heat treating
- Grinding & Beveling
- Handle preparation
- Sharpening & Finishing
Each student will make and take home their own knife, with limited customization options available such as length and handle finishes.
Prerequisites: No experience necessary.
Age requirement: 18+ (adults only!)
Safety Information: Work boots or leather shoes recommended. No open-toed or cloth shoes. Remove any dangling jewelry and tie back long hair. We recommend wearing close-fitting, natural fiber clothing such as denim and cotton.
Instructor: Benjamin Kranking
Cost: $180, $165 for HackPGH Members
Click the link below or FB's "Find Tickets" button to register & pay!
https://members.hackpgh.org/event-6803996
Be advised:
- No-shows will NOT be refunded.
- Payment is due at time of registration. You must contact us if you plan to pay with cash.
- If payment is not received within three days of the class date, your registration will be cancelled and we will activate the waitlist.
Please notify us if you cannot attend the class at least 72 hours before the class date!
Date and Time: Saturday, September 26th from 11:00am to 5:00pm. There will several breaks throughout the class, including a one-hour break for a takeout lunch. Please contact us if you have any dietary restrictions!
Office Hours: If extra time is needed to complete the knives, the instructor will hold optional Office Hours, by appointment only.
Class size: Two (2) students
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1936 5th Ave, Pittsburgh, PA, United States, Pennsylvania 15219
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