Damascus Full Tang Knife
This Four-Day Workshop is spread across two weekends.
Part 1: Forge Weld the Damascus Billet
Hammer Out a Knife Blank
Day One:
Familiarize yourself by practicing a forge weld in our coke forges
Forge weld your billet (we provide a prepared stack of 1084 and 15n20)
Manipulate the billet to achieve a desired pattern
Research and draw proposed knife design to scale
Day Two:
Forge a knife blank, sand, polish and etch to reveal the finished pattern
Re-visit the design and refine
Heat treating stage one: Normalize
Choose material for scales and pins
Part II: Grind + Heat Treat + Sharpen + Handle it
Day Three
Grind the profile
Grind the primary bevel
Grind tang flat and parallel
Harden and temper
Cut scales, lay out and drill for pins
Day Four
Pre- assemble and refine as needed
Cut pins
Sand, polish and etch
Final assembl
Final sharpening
Class runs from 9am-5pm Saturday and Sunday with a 1h lunch.
All materials, safety equipment, coffee and tea will be provided.
Lunch is available in town / an indoor lunch area with a microwave and fridge is provided on site if you bring your own food. Please wear closed-toe shoes and long pants.
Do not hesitate to contact us if you have any questions. See you there!
COST: $1000.00 (+ HST + eventbrite registration fee)