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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
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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/
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