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Forge: Bladesmithing a Throwing Knife

Attend this challenging entry-level blade smithing class and come away with your own crafted throwing knife.

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Forge: Bladesmithing a Throwing Knife

Forge: Bladesmithing a Throwing Knife

Attend this challenging entry-level blade smithing class and come away with your own crafted throwing knife.

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  • Member Registration
    $ 199.00
  • Guest Registration
    $ 241.00
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Come make a throwing knife! Students will each make their own version of the project and learn the basics of blade-smithing. We will cover shop safety including proper material handling, use of the tools in the shop, and basic hammering techniques. You’ll put all of this in practice by drawing and tapering the material, punching and drifting the ring, and shaping the edge geometry with hammer and anvil.

This one-day course will also cover the basics of heat treatment, including hardening and tempering. At the end of the class, we’ll retire to space setup where you can safely practice throwing your knife. It’s a great class full of fun and skill building.

Details

  • Skill level: This is a challenging beginner blade-smithing project to intermediate level course.
  • This class is off-site at 20224 Pond View Lane NE, Poulsbo, WA 98370.
  • You'll be in an open-air workshop, so dress accordingly.
  • Blacksmithing is simple but is physically challenging. Enjoy a day at the forge, but be careful … this ancient art is very addictive.
  • Bring a lunch for our break.

Materials

  • A $30 materials fee, included in the class price, covers all the materials you'll need.

Class Policies

  • Wear natural-fiber clothing only (no synthetics that could melt or burn your skin).
  • Wear closed-toe shoes or boots. Sandals are not permitted.
  • Ages 14 and up are welcome.
Instructor
Yori Seeger

Yori is a sculptor and a blacksmith who trained in Florence, Italy, and received his Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from the San Francisco Art Institute. He cofounded an art school called Visual Philosophy where he created and taught the curriculum for both blacksmithing and sculpting programs. He has worked in sculpture studios, foundries, and blacksmith shops for 20-plus years. He specializes in large-scale, figurative sculpture; ornamental ironwork; and forging woodworking tools. He's also very passionate about teaching these trades and traditions. View Yori's work at https://www.yoriseeger.com.

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