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SUMMARY:CLASS: Forging a Japanese Hatchet — Nata
DESCRIPTION:Saturday-Sunday\n9:30 am – 4:30 pm \nNATA \nA nata is a traditional multi-purpose hatchet; many regional and task-specific versions are still being made in Japan. We will make a version I find particularly useful; it utilizes a square blade and a slightly tilted handle for good balance and cutting angle. The blade will be forged from 5160 spring steel\, which is extremely durable and can handle high impact applications but still hold a sharp edge. Will will forge the nata hatchet using both hand and pneumatic hammers\, and heat treat it to the proper hardness. The handle will be made from American hickory\, and pinned to the hatchet tang with copper pins. The result is a very useful\, versatile\, handsome\, and unique tool. \nClass fee is $580\, Which includes all materials and supplies. \nThe class is limited to eight students. \nNo previous experience necessary.
URL:https://www.bridgetownforge.com/event/class-forging-a-japanese-hatchet-nata/
LOCATION:Bridgetown Forge\, 1812 N. Columbia Blvd. Building A-2\, Portland\, Oregon\, 97217\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260511
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SUMMARY:CLASS: Forging a Chef's Knife
DESCRIPTION:Saturday and Sunday\n9:30 am – 4:30 pm \nA knife is perhaps the most basic\, elemental tool\, and a good chef’s knife will make a big difference in the kitchen. Forged properly from a good carbon steel and ground and honed to a razor edge\, the Japanese-style blade will give many years of reliable\, versatile service. \nThis will become the blade your hand will automatically reach for when you need to prepare a meal. In this class\, you will forge a 7-inch\, Japanese-style chef’s knife out of a high-carbon steel bar\, stamp it with your initials\, differentially harden it to produce a Japanese-style heat treatment\, temper it\, attach a handle\, and hand-hone it to a razor sharpness on a water stone. 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. \nThe total cost is $480\, which includes all materials and safety equipment. No previous blacksmithing experience required. \nThis class is limited to 8 students.  
URL:https://www.bridgetownforge.com/event/class-forging-a-chef-knife/
LOCATION:Bridgetown Forge\, 1812 N. Columbia Blvd. Building A-2\, Portland\, Oregon\, 97217\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260307
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260309
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SUMMARY:CLASS: Tool Making
DESCRIPTION:Saturday and Sunday\n9:30 am – 4:30 pm \nThe making of tools has always been one of the mainstays of a blacksmith’s set of skills. Not only is the smith expected to make most of their own tools — traditionally\, a smith would make the tools for every other trade and craft\, from a nail to a sword. In this class\, we make a varied set of tools\, and learn the simple\, logical\, no-nonsense ways in which steel bars can be turned into sturdy\, useful and beautiful hand tools. In this class\, you will forge a center punch\, cold chisels\, screwdriver\, pry bar\, hammer head\, and blacksmith’s tongs. The photo represents the tools you will be forging. You will also learn how to heat-treat tools\, how to identify the various tool steels\, and how to use recycled items in tool making. Throughout the class\, you will learn and practice Hofi’s ergonomic forging technique. All the tools made are yours to take home. \nClass fee is $380\, inclusive of all the materials and safety equipment. \nThis class is limited to 8 students.
URL:https://www.bridgetownforge.com/event/class-tool-making/
LOCATION:Bridgetown Forge\, 1812 N. Columbia Blvd. Building A-2\, Portland\, Oregon\, 97217\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260124
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260126
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SUMMARY:CLASS: Forging a Rocker Knife
DESCRIPTION:Saturday and Sunday\n9 am – 4 pm \nIn 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. \nThe class fee is $480 and includes all materials and safety equipment. The class is conducted on Saturday-Sunday. \nThe class is limited to 8 students.
URL:https://www.bridgetownforge.com/event/class-forging-a-rocker-knife/
LOCATION:Bridgetown Forge\, 1812 N. Columbia Blvd. Building A-2\, Portland\, Oregon\, 97217\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes
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SUMMARY:CLASS: Forging a Japanese Carpenter’s Knife - Kiridashi
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\n9am – 4pm \nIn this class\, we will make a Kiridashi knife\, which is an essential implement in any Japanese carpenters tool kit. This versatile knife is used for marking\, planing\, whittling and any other woodworking task where controlled\, precise work is required. \nWe will start with a flat bar of high carbon steel\, forge it to shape\, emboss a pleasing and grip-improving texture into it\, stamp our initials into it\,  and harden and temper it  to take a perfect edge. In the process\, we will learn various skills of the blacksmith\, such as drawing down the steel\, shaping the curvature\, flattening\, hot – cutting\, striking with a sledgehammer\, and heat treating. \nThe class fee is $240\, which includes all materials and supplies. \nThe class is limited to 8 students.  \nNo previous experience necessary.
URL:https://www.bridgetownforge.com/event/class-forging-a-japanese-carpenters-knife-kiridashi/
LOCATION:Bridgetown Forge\, 1812 N. Columbia Blvd. Building A-2\, Portland\, Oregon\, 97217\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes
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SUMMARY:CLASS: Forging a Camping/Utility Knife
DESCRIPTION:Saturday and Sunday\n9 am – 4 pm \n \nIn this class we will forge a 4-inch blade\, camping/utility knife from a single bar of high-carbon steel. This type of knife is very solid and versatile\, and can be used while camping\, for daily use\, or in the kitchen. Skills learned include hand-forging a blade and heat-treatment. Students will gain a solid understanding of proper steps in designing an knife\, choosing the right steel\, shaping it with a hammer\, and the steps necessary for creating a tough knife with a keen cutting edge. Throughout the class\, Hofi’s ergonomic forging method is practiced. \nThe cost is $480\, which includes all materials and safety equipment. No previous blacksmithing experience required. The class is limited to 8 students. \nThe class is limited to 8 students. 
URL:https://www.bridgetownforge.com/event/forging-a-camping-utility-knife/
LOCATION:Bridgetown Forge\, 1812 N. Columbia Blvd. Building A-2\, Portland\, Oregon\, 97217\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250317
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SUMMARY:CLASS: Basic Blacksmithing
DESCRIPTION:Saturday and Sunday\n9 am – 4 pm \nThis class is designed to introduce a beginner to the fundamentals of smithing techniques: drawing down\, upsetting\, cutting\, slitting\, punching\, twisting and bending. This class seeks to impart a solid understanding of the various ways hot steel can be shaped with just a few simple tools. The students are introduced to the Hofi Ergonomic Forging Method\, which allows for very fast and accurate forging with less effort and strain on the body. We will make\, among other things\, wall hooks\, square-cut nails\, leaves\, a chisel\, a bottle-opener\, and a fire-poke. \nEach student will have his/her forging station\, complete set of tools\, constant access to a forge\, and unlimited stock. \nClass fee is $380\, inclusive of all the materials and safety equipment. \nThis class is limited to 8 students.
URL:https://www.bridgetownforge.com/event/class-basic-blacksmithing/
LOCATION:Bridgetown Forge\, 1812 N. Columbia Blvd. Building A-2\, Portland\, Oregon\, 97217\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes
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