Learn to make a knife without a forge. As part of the class, students will skip the forging process and make a knife from a bar of high carbon steel that will be great for hunting or everyday utility. The class will cover grinding techniques, heat treatment, milling a slot for a guard, along with shaping a handle.

Day 1: Design, cut and grind to shape and finish the day with heat treatment. 
Duration: Approximately 8 hours with lunch break

Day 2: Grind bevels then fix a guard and handle to the hidden tang knife.
Duration: Approximately 8 hours with lunch break

Skill level: Beginner-Moderate

Cost: $635/person (2-person max)
Exotic wood upgrades available (inquire day of class).

Instructor: Jason Kraus, Founder and ABS Journeyman Smith

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