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SUMMARY:CLASS: Forging a Sword
DESCRIPTION:Saturday-Sunday\n9:30 am – 4:30 pm \nIn this class\, we will forge a double-edged sword\, using a combination of hand-hammering\, striking with a sledgehammer\, and pneumatic power hammer work. \nIn spite of having been apprenticed to a sword maker in Japan\, I have long resisted offering a sword class. However\, I confess that as a kid\, I really wanted to make one after reading The Hobbit. Yes\, I really wanted to have that kind of handy hobbit-sword to swing at dragons\, I mean weeds. I’ve consequently have forged a lot of swords\, but almost always either for myself\, or as a gift. \nWell\, now you can\, too. \nIn this two-day class\, we will make just such a sword. Starting with a square bar of steel\, we will forge a unique sword that features an integral handle\, forged entirely from the one piece of steel with no welding\, riveting or welding.\nI’ve perfected this design while developing my take on the Caucasus Mountain dagger\, and it works great with this type of sword as well. \nClass fee is $580\, Which includes all materials and supplies. \nThe class is limited to eight students. \nNo previous experience necessary.
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LOCATION:Bridgetown Forge\, 1812 N. Columbia Blvd. Building A-2\, Portland\, Oregon\, 97217\, United States
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SUMMARY:CLASS: Forging a Cleaver
DESCRIPTION:Saturday and Sunday\n9:30 am – 4:30 pm \nIn 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. \nThe class fees are $580\, which includes all materials and safety supplies. The knife\, and anything else you might make\, are yours to take home with you.
URL:https://www.bridgetownforge.com/event/class-forging-a-cleaver-2/
LOCATION:Bridgetown Forge\, 1812 N. Columbia Blvd. Building A-2\, Portland\, Oregon\, 97217\, United States
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