John Summerhill Forged

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1 & 2 Day Classes
Make a blade with a teacher, coach, principal, champion, and Journeyman Bladesmith working to master his craft!
Do you want to try bladesmithing and experience making your own knife, from start to finish? Are you interested in blacksmithing? Whether you have experience or not, you can not only have a knife that lasts a lifetime, you'll have the memories as well.
The 1 Day Classes are designed around forging a full-tang knife, and take approximately 9-11 hours.

What you will learn:

Shop safety (foremost a safe class is priority no. 1)
Basic techniques of knife making
How to grind and shape a knife
Forging Basics: Proper Hammering Technique, Critical Temperature, Quench
Hardening and Tempering
Free Hand Grinding an Edge
Crafting a finished handle from bamboo scales

What is provided:

1095 or 5160 Steel for Blade Construction
Handle material
All the other necessary equipment and supplies to finish your knife
Full use of my shop, Big Daddy’s Hammerworks, using the same tools and equipment, same method that I use to make all of my knives as well as 1 on 1 instruction

Work Environment:

My personal shop
1 on 1 instruction
Knife Grinder
Bandsaws
Forge, Anvils, and Hammers
Heat Treating Equipment
Rest Room

What you will leave with:

A fully finished knife
An unforgettable experience

Schedule your 1 day full-tang class:
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Ways to pay:

1 Student Full-Tang $400

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2 Students Full-Tang $800

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Schedule 1 day full-tang Damascus class:
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Ways to pay:

1 Student Full-Tang Damascus $525

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2 Students Full-Tang Damascus $1050

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Schedule 2 Day Sword /other class:
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Ways to pay:

1 Student 2 Day Sword /other $1000

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2 Students 2 Day Sword /other $2000

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General Information:

After registration you will receive a liability waiver to be completed prior to scheduled class
You must be 18y/o to attend the class. If you are under 18 and over 14 y/o you must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
Students are required to wear safety glasses and respirators at times (which will be provided)
Appropriate footwear is required and will be checked at the beginning of the class (full ankle shoes, preferably leather boots if possible)
Students are encouraged to wear pants, jeans or canvas
Please bring snacks and any drinks that you may want to keep yourself hydrated and fueled.