Learn to Forge a Rocker Knife

PLEASE NOTE: Oregon governor’s office has allowed a partial opening of businesses, so Bridgetown Forge is pleased to announce the re-starting of smithing classes. However, to insure student’s and staff safety, we have introduced a series of measures to minimize the risk of transmission.

All classes are limited to 8 students, to allow proper distancing.
Hand sanitizer will be supplied and its use encouraged; shared tools, if any, will be disinfected periodically.
Door knobs, chairs and other frequently touched spots will be periodically sanitized.
Open bay doors and windows and industrial fans will assure efficient and steady ventilation at all times.
Students will be verbally screened via email for potential COVID-19 exposure 24 hours before class date, and again verbally before start of class, to minimize everyone’s chance or exposure.

We appreciate your understanding of the necessity to take these extra precautions during the ongoing pandemic

CLASS: Forging a Rocker Knife

Schedule TBD

In this fun class, you will forge a 6-inch, rocking knife out of a high-carbon steel bar, stamp it with your initials, clay-harden it to produce a Japanese-style differential heat treatment, temper it, and hand-hone it to a razor sharpness on a water stone. Rocking knives are very useful for chopping and mincing herbs and vegetables; it also works great for slicing pizza and cutting up chicken. The knife is unique in that the blade and handle are forged from a single piece of steel, which is aesthetically pleasing while providing a great learning opportunity in manipulating hot steel. The photo represents the knife you will be making. The class will also cover the ergonomic forging method, and the theory and practice of heat-treating steel. The knife, and anything else you make is yours to take home.

The class fee is $480 and includes all materials and safety equipment. The class is conducted on Saturday-Sunday.

The class is limited to 8 students.

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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