Learn to Forge a Cleaver

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CLASS: Forging a Cleaver

Saturday, April 18, 2020
9 am – 4 pm
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Sunday, April 19, 2020
9 am – 4 pm
AND
Sunday, April 26, 2020
10 am – 1 pm (for finishing touches)

In this class, we will forge an 8-inch blade cleaver out of a bar of high-carbon steel, stamp it with your initials, harden and temper it to have a tough back and a hard, durable edge, attach a hickory handle to it and hone it to razor sharpness. This cleaver will feature a progressive bevel, which allows it to handle both tough jobs like cutting through bones, and yet makes it possible to easily slice ripe tomatoes and chop and dice vegetables. It’s weight and size are perfect for almost any task in the kitchen. In fact, a good, properly designed and forged cleaver is a wonderful tool to have in your kitchen — I’m still using the one I’ve inherited from my grandmother! This class incorporates both hand forging and the use of a power hammer, the latter being an exciting and crucial skill for any modern blacksmith. It is also a necessary procedure in this class, as the cleaver we will be making is quite substantial.

The class fees are $560, which includes all materials and safety supplies. The knife, and anything else you might make, are yours to take home with you.

The class is limited to 4 students for the close instruction needed. If attending the wrap-up class is a problem, please let me know, as there is an easy workaround for it.

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What student say about our Classes.

I like the lighthearted atmosphere without fear of making mistakes in this class. The concepts taught are relatable and interesting plus you get a sweet knife. I feel like I made the knife, not like it was made while I watched. This makes the learning and final product so much better. I learned a lot more than I expected.

Molly E.student

I would recommend this class. The small class size and individual instruction made the basics easy to understand. No pressure of students if mistakes are made. Learning all the possibilities one can do with metal, your only limits are in your mind. I had a great time and my wife loves the smaller knife I made.

Kelly S.student

Great time! Fun, really informative instructor. Highly recommend.

Craig V.Student

I took one class with Arnon earlier this year, kitchen knife making and had a great time. Very knowledgeable great tools to work with and a fun atmosphere. I will definitely be coming back for more classes in the future.

David M.Student

If you are serious about learning blacksmithing, Bridgetown Forge is the place to go. Arnon is the best!

Jerry B.Syudent

Arnon’s class was fun, informative and friendly. Having no prior experience I took his knife making class and walked away not only with a beautiful night but the joy and self-confidence of having accomplish something I thought I’d never be able to do. I have since taken his tool making class and would only reiterate everything from the knife class. Can’t wait to take another class.

Ramona W.Student