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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
CATEGORIES:Classes
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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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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251004
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251005
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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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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250712
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250714
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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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SUMMARY:CLASS: Forging a Cable Damascus Knife
DESCRIPTION:Saturday and Sunday\n9 am – 4 pm \nIn this class\, we will forge a practical\, beautiful Damascus knife using a 3/4″ diameter steel cable. Students will fuse the cable into a billet\, and will proceed to forge it into a knife. The top quality steel cables consist of allows us to make a high-performance blade\, and the layering of the wires fused together create a beautiful\, unique pattern in the steel. Mechanical Damascus has a very long history\, as it was used to create\, through forge-welding and various manipulations\, some very striking and unusual patterns. A modern take-on is the cable Damascus\, which is one of my favorites due to its availability\, predictability\, practicality\, performance\, and pleasing appearance. Skills learned in this class include forge-welding\, drawing out\, shaping\, hardening\, and tempering. We will forge and heat-treat our blades and hand-hone the edge. No previous experience required. \nThe class fee is $480. \nThe class is limited to 8 students.
URL:https://www.bridgetownforge.com/event/class-forging-a-cable-damascus-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:20250315
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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SUMMARY:DECEMBER OPEN FORGE
DESCRIPTION:(DECEMBER MEMBERSHIP SESSIONS: Thursday\, November 7 and 21\, 2023)\nPlease Note: Open Forge is always on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of each month\, from 5:30 to 8:30pm. \nStudents with previous class experience can work on their own projects in Bridgetown Forges Forge\, practicing their craft\, and forging elements\, tools\, and utensils of their choosing. \nStudents will have access to a whole slew of professional smithing equipment\, their own anvil and work station\, a constant access to a forge\, and any hand tool they might need for their project. If we don’t have a tool you need\, we’ll make it on the spot. \nMembership includes two 3-hour sessions with full use of the forge\, all safety equipment and fuel\, and an unlimited amount of mild steel. A nominal fee will be charged for the use of high-carbon or tool steel\, should your project require it. I encourage you to discuss your project with me\, to ensure maximum efficiency\, access to all needed tooling\, and to avoid undertaking projects beyond the scope of time and space available. \nMembership Price: $150/month
URL:https://www.bridgetownforge.com/event/december-open-forge-2/
LOCATION:Bridgetown Forge\, 1812 N. Columbia Blvd. Building A-2\, Portland\, Oregon\, 97217\, United States
CATEGORIES:OpenForge Membership
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231207T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231207T203000
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SUMMARY:DECEMBER OPEN FORGE
DESCRIPTION:(DECEMBER MEMBERSHIP SESSIONS: Thursday\, November 7 and 21\, 2023)\nPlease Note: Open Forge is always on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of each month\, from 5:30 to 8:30pm. \nStudents with previous class experience can work on their own projects in Bridgetown Forges Forge\, practicing their craft\, and forging elements\, tools\, and utensils of their choosing. \nStudents will have access to a whole slew of professional smithing equipment\, their own anvil and work station\, a constant access to a forge\, and any hand tool they might need for their project. If we don’t have a tool you need\, we’ll make it on the spot. \nMembership includes two 3-hour sessions with full use of the forge\, all safety equipment and fuel\, and an unlimited amount of mild steel. A nominal fee will be charged for the use of high-carbon or tool steel\, should your project require it. I encourage you to discuss your project with me\, to ensure maximum efficiency\, access to all needed tooling\, and to avoid undertaking projects beyond the scope of time and space available. \nMembership Price: $150/month
URL:https://www.bridgetownforge.com/event/december-open-forge/
LOCATION:Bridgetown Forge\, 1812 N. Columbia Blvd. Building A-2\, Portland\, Oregon\, 97217\, United States
CATEGORIES:OpenForge Membership
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231123T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231123T203000
DTSTAMP:20260416T164109
CREATED:20231026T202027Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231026T203153Z
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SUMMARY:NOVEMBER OPEN FORGE
DESCRIPTION:(NOVEMBER MEMBERSHIP SESSIONS: Thursday\, November 9 and 23\, 2023)\nPlease Note: Open Forge is always on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of each month\, from 5:30 to 8:30pm. \nStudents with previous class experience can work on their own projects in Bridgetown Forges Forge\, practicing their craft\, and forging elements\, tools\, and utensils of their choosing. \nStudents will have access to a whole slew of professional smithing equipment\, their own anvil and work station\, a constant access to a forge\, and any hand tool they might need for their project. If we don’t have a tool you need\, we’ll make it on the spot. \nMembership includes two 3-hour sessions with full use of the forge\, all safety equipment and fuel\, and an unlimited amount of mild steel. A nominal fee will be charged for the use of high-carbon or tool steel\, should your project require it. I encourage you to discuss your project with me\, to ensure maximum efficiency\, access to all needed tooling\, and to avoid undertaking projects beyond the scope of time and space available. \nMembership Price: $150/month
URL:https://www.bridgetownforge.com/event/november-open-forge/
LOCATION:Bridgetown Forge\, 1812 N. Columbia Blvd. Building A-2\, Portland\, Oregon\, 97217\, United States
CATEGORIES:OpenForge Membership
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231109T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231109T203000
DTSTAMP:20260416T164109
CREATED:20231026T201805Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231026T203214Z
UID:7522-1699551000-1699561800@www.bridgetownforge.com
SUMMARY:NOVEMBER OPEN FORGE
DESCRIPTION:(NOVEMBER MEMBERSHIP SESSIONS: Thursday\, November 9 and 23\, 2023)\nPlease Note: Open Forge is always on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of each month\, from 5:30 to 8:30pm. \nStudents with previous class experience can work on their own projects in Bridgetown Forges Forge\, practicing their craft\, and forging elements\, tools\, and utensils of their choosing. \nStudents will have access to a whole slew of professional smithing equipment\, their own anvil and work station\, a constant access to a forge\, and any hand tool they might need for their project. If we don’t have a tool you need\, we’ll make it on the spot. \nMembership includes two 3-hour sessions with full use of the forge\, all safety equipment and fuel\, and an unlimited amount of mild steel. A nominal fee will be charged for the use of high-carbon or tool steel\, should your project require it. I encourage you to discuss your project with me\, to ensure maximum efficiency\, access to all needed tooling\, and to avoid undertaking projects beyond the scope of time and space available. \nMembership Price: $150/month
URL:https://www.bridgetownforge.com/event/november-openforge/
LOCATION:Bridgetown Forge\, 1812 N. Columbia Blvd. Building A-2\, Portland\, Oregon\, 97217\, United States
CATEGORIES:OpenForge Membership
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