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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
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SUMMARY:CLASS: Forging an Axe
DESCRIPTION:Saturday and Sunday\n9:30 am – 4:30 pm \nIn this class\, we will forge an axe out of a square bar of high-carbon steel\, stamp it with your initials\, harden and temper it and grind and polish it to a razor edge. It will become your go-to axe to swing whenever chopping wood becomes necessary. The class incorporates both hand-forging and the use of a hydraulic press and a power hammer. The addition of power equipment adds another layer of skills\, not to mention the sheer excitement of moving a lot of hot steel in a fast yet controlled manner. \nThe price is $580\, which includes all steel\, safety equipment\, and an axe handle.
URL:https://www.bridgetownforge.com/event/class-forging-an-axe/
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/
LOCATION:Bridgetown Forge\, 1812 N. Columbia Blvd. Building A-2\, Portland\, Oregon\, 97217\, United States
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SUMMARY:CLASS: Forging a Sushi Knife
DESCRIPTION:Saturday and Sunday\n8:30 am – 3:30 pm \nThe traditional Japanese sushi knife is constructed of two layers of steel — a soft\, low-carbon body fused to a very hard\, high carbon cutting edge. The result is a blade of truly awesome sharpness\, as the soft body allows the cutting edge to be much harder than a conventional knife\, while providing the necessary toughness for top-notch performance. An additional advantage is that since the body of the knife is made from a relatively soft material\, it’s very easy to sharpen by hand. As form follows function\, a tremendously pleasing shape emerges\, known in Japanese as yanagi-ba (willow leaf). This type of knife performs extremely well not only on fish\, but is terrific for tasks like slicing a roast or butterflying chicken breast. We will forge-weld the carbon steel to the softer body\, forge the knife to shape\, and heat-treat it. As in all other classes\, the knife is yours to take home.  \nPlease Note: Some forging experience is recommended for this class.  \nThe total class fee is $580. \nThe class is limited to 8 students. 
URL:https://www.bridgetownforge.com/event/class-forging-a-sushi-knife/
LOCATION:Bridgetown Forge\, 1812 N. Columbia Blvd. Building A-2\, Portland\, Oregon\, 97217\, United States
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