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
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
Part II: Grind + Heat Treat + Sharpen + Handle it
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)