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Event: Basic Blade Forging

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Event Date: 19-February 10 ends 22-February 10 (Ranged Event)

Basic Blade Forging with Herb Kettell & Nick Rossi
Tuition: $450.00
February 19 - 22, 2010 (4 days)
Friday through Monday 8am- 5pm each day
Skill Level: Seasoned beginner and up
A journey into the world of the Bladesmith. This intense four day class will focus on the forging skills needed for blade smithing using 1095 high carbon steel. Full tang blades with slab handle construction will be the primary project. A focus on better hand forging skills, grinding, and proper heat treatment will be the core of the class. Basic handle construction, materials, fitting, filing and finish will be covered, it may be possible for students to leave with one completely finished blade based on skill level. This is not a beginners blacksmithing class and students should be familiar with basic forging processes to be successful in this class. A minimum of a beginners blacksmithing workshop is recommended.

Further inquiries may be directed to dglaser@newenglandschoolofmetalwork.com

Or call 207-777-3375