Basic Bladesmithing

For the bladesmithing class, we work in a propane forge, shaping, profile grinding, and hardening a ‘blacksmith’s knife’ similar to the attached photo.

You’ll get a basic understanding of forging principles and ergonomics, an overview of heat treatment, and throughout the day we can discuss what you need and what you don’t to get started at home. You will be instructed how to temper your knife at home; this is not done in class due to the (hands-off) time it takes. After that, you can hand polish and sharpen your blade at home. Instruction for that is also provided. Some students are unable to finish their knives in a single day. For those students, we’ll arrange a date to come back and finish up. That extra time is included in the class cost.

Next Classes:

All classes are private classes, one-on-one or with small groups who come together. Please contact me to schedule class dates that fit your schedule.

Weekday and weekend class dates are available.

Time: 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. (or till we’re done) with an hour lunch break.
Maximum N. Students per Class: 3
Level: Beginner
Price: $250 per student

GIFT CERTIFICATES ARE AVAILABLE!

Please contact us about customized scheduling.

Come learn blacksmithing and bladesmithing in our open-air shop in Central Florida.  We’re conveniently located between Orlando, Daytona Beach, and Ocala.  We’re about an hour from the Disney and Universal theme parks.  If you have family who’d rather do something else, Mount Dora has a quaint shopping district downtown, as well as chain stores and a movie theater.