Forge a Survival Knife Class - Brooklyn, New York

Highlights

You’ll leave the workshop with a stunning piece of artistry, a slightly sore arm, and a newfound pride of your craftsmanship.
This workshop will immerse you in the world of knifesmithing.
You will transform a piece of ordinary rebar (steel reinforcing rod) into a beautiful knife of your own design.
No previous experience is required.
Shape your blade with copious amounts of heat and hammers, plus some help from a grinder.

Summary

This workshop will immerse you in the world of knifesmithing – the art, science, and practice of using heat and hammers (among other tools) to shape steel. You will transform a piece of ordinary rebar into a beautiful knife of your design.

Tour info

Duration

4 hours

Pricing (From)

Guests: (18-99 years)

$286.20

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Why take this tour?

Transform a piece of ordinary rebar into a beautiful knife that you design! The first portion of this workshop will focus on heating and shaping the rebar with a hammer and anvil. You’ll heat up your steel in our propane forge until it’s red-hot then use a hammer and anvil to create the profile of your knife. Rinse and repeat until you have the shape you want. It’s a great workout!

After you’ve created the rough shape of your knife, you’ll use a grinder to refine the shape and form the bevel of your knife, which is the core of its cutting edge.

Then, you’ll heat the knife one more time and quench it in oil to harden the blade. This involves red-hot metal and usually a little fire when you dunk your knife into the oil. It’s the ultimate Instagrammable photo or video! Ever seen “Forged in Fire”? That’s exactly what you’ll be doing!

Finally, you’ll put the finishing touches on your masterpiece – wrapping your knife’s handle and sharpening it to a razor’s edge.

What’s included?

All protective gear & tools
Project-based learning
Supplies & materials
Take home your masterpiece

Things to know

Before you book

What You’ll Be Making: Your own custom forged knife
Class Length: 4 hours
Skill Level: Beginner — no previous experience is required.
18 or older, unless accompanied by an adult

Before you go

Wear comfortable closed-toed shoes
Wear clothes you don't mind getting dirty
All gear & materials provided

Cancellation Policy

Cancellations or rescheduling requests 1 week or more prior to start of a workshop can receive a full refund or full credit towards a future workshop. Cancellations or rescheduling requests between a week and two days prior to start of a workshop will receive a credit of 50% towards a future workshop. Cancellations or rescheduling requests made within two days prior to start of a workshop will not receive any refund or credit. All cancellation/rescheduling requests should be sent directly to [email protected].