Introduction to Bladesmithing
with
Mugen Forge
ABOUT THIS EVENT
Event Category
Arts & DIY
Note: This is a multi-session event series. By purchasing the event package, you acknowledge that you can attend all event dates included below.Event Overview
This class will introduce a new student to the forge and the process of knife making.
Each student will be provided with:
- Reading material echoing the concepts discussed in class as well as diving deeper into the chemical processes of heat treatment
- Safety equipment - Hearing protection, Safty glasses, gloves (for use when forging)
- Enough material W2 High Carbon Tool Steel to produce a Kiridashi of their very own. This is a traditional simple knife design that is very useful and very easy to maintain. Its simple design allows for a lot of artistic expression. We suggest searching for Kiridashin on Pinterest for inspiration
Each student will be expected to wear long pants and long shirts of natural fibers. Synthetic fibers melt from sparks, and can cause burns. Natural fibers do not usually cause problems, but may leave class with new holes.
Class 1: Planning & Techiques
- Discuss the plan for making the knife
- Discuss the tools - The Forge, the hammer, and the anvil
- Discuss the techniques used to move metal and practice first with clay, then with heated steel
- Make the knife
Class 2: Continue Making the Knife
- Knife making takes time, and more class time is provided for that reason. In our experience, a begining student will need at least two class times working at the forge and anvil.
Preparatory work done by the instrutor between classes
- Knives will be full process annealed (24 hour process, not feasible to do in class. The process will be discussed in class
- Knives will be normalized
Class 3: Harden the knife, temper the knife, and start grinding
Class 4: Grind, polish, and sharpen
Minimum age
All ages welcome
What's Provided
Each student will be provided with written materials covering everything taught in class as well as greater in depth information. Each student will be provided with enough W2 High Carbon Tool Steel to make their own Kiridashi. All the tools and materials.
What You Can Expect From This Experience
- A simplified understanding of the bladesmith's art
- A greater understanding of what makes a great knife
- A desire to come back and make another more difficult knife
Location
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MORE ABOUT YOUR HOST
Mugen Forge is a small bladesmithing company specializing in the design, manufacture, and service of all knife types currently focused on the development of our signature line of Every Day Carry (EDC) series of knives.
Mugen Forge is committed to constantly expanding our sill set and knowledge base, while maintaining our focus on delivering quality.
We are also focused on contributing back to the community through our series of educational programs on the manufacturing process and maintenance of cutlery.
We wish to encourage people to eat healthier, encouraging them to cook at home, eat as a family, by making the process of cooking at home a joy once again, though the use of quality tools.
