Knifemaking Class

While this is a Beginner Knifemaking Class, it is not for beginner metalworkers. Forging skills are imperative in order too complete and enjoy this class. You need not be an advanced smith but you need to have the basics down.

So sign up for our blacksmith class or one within an local association, or take a 6 hr video class, DVD4, with Randy McDaniel.

This is a basic Knifemaking class, which will cover metallurgy, forging, heat treating, grinding, and sharpening. Each student will be required to bring their own handle material. All other tools will be supplied by Pieh Tool Company. Each student will be supplied with two pieces of carbon steel and will have the opportunity to make two full knives.

Gloves, safety glasses, steel toed boots, etc., is the responsibility of the student.

Pieh Tool Company past class participants include winners of televisions Knife Fight $20,000 competition, and ABS (American Bladesmith Society) coveted Journeyman's stamp. References available upon request.

Knife Making class in Arizona with Ray Rybar.
Friday, Saturday and Sunday. 7 AM - 6 PM (1 Hour Lunch)

LEARN

Basic techniques of knife making
Heat treating and tempering
How to grind and shape a knife style of your choice
How to shape and fit handle material of your choice
How to rivet the handle
FACILITY IS WELL EQUIPPED

Propane Forges, a Coal Forge, Anvils and Vises
Swage blocks
Sahinler Power Hammer
TW90 Grinder, Baldor Grinder/Sander
Chop Saw
Band Saw
Drill Press
Angle Grinders
Hydraulic Forging Press
Lots of tools
TAKE HOME 1 KNIFE

You will forge, grind, heat treat and finish one knife complete with handle if you follow instructions.
Knifemaking Level is Beginner/Intermediate