Railroad Spike Knife: Foundations of Bladesmithing
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Area Featured: Metal Shop
Minimum Age: 18 Years Age
Come learn the basics of bladesmithing in this class and make your very own knife! In this class, you will learn the foundations of bladesmithing in a single 4 hour session and turn a railroad spike into a knife. We will cover how to safely go through the forging process and hammering techniques to get started with manipulating your metal. You'll learn how to draw and bend your metal to create a blade shape from your railroad spike. Once you've shaped your blade you'll then learn how to grind and finish it sharpen it to perfection! This class will give you the perfect foundation for any future bladesmithing classes!
IMPORTANT NOTE: Please wear a shirt that is of natural fibers, jeans, and shoes that completely cover feet. Safety gear will be supplied. Bringing sunscreen and a water bottle is also recommended. Please note this class will include long periods of hammering and proximity to fire.
Lead by: Thaddeus Prevette (he/him)
Minimum Age: 18 Years Age
Come learn the basics of bladesmithing in this class and make your very own knife! In this class, you will learn the foundations of bladesmithing in a single 4 hour session and turn a railroad spike into a knife. We will cover how to safely go through the forging process and hammering techniques to get started with manipulating your metal. You'll learn how to draw and bend your metal to create a blade shape from your railroad spike. Once you've shaped your blade you'll then learn how to grind and finish it sharpen it to perfection! This class will give you the perfect foundation for any future bladesmithing classes!
IMPORTANT NOTE: Please wear a shirt that is of natural fibers, jeans, and shoes that completely cover feet. Safety gear will be supplied. Bringing sunscreen and a water bottle is also recommended. Please note this class will include long periods of hammering and proximity to fire.
Lead by: Thaddeus Prevette (he/him)
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1375 North Martin Luther King Jr. Dr., Winston-Salem, NC, United States, North Carolina 27101, 1375 N Martin Luther King Jr Dr, Winston-Salem, NC 27101-3054, United States, Winston Salem
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