Forging a Viking Styled Hand Knife
2 DAY CLASS:
November 23rd & 24th
10am - 1pm
*The Blacksmithing Overview is a prerequisite for this class.
This 2 day class will introduce you to the world of tool steel, from how to work it, to the processes of annealing, hardening and tempering. Day one we explore the properties of tool steels, and we will draw out knife blanks from tool steel round stock. By days end we will have roughed in knives that we will then anneal overnight. Day two starts with filing the blade to create the desired bevel. Then we will work the integral handle with decorative twists and bend it fit our hand. After a final alignment, it is on to the heat treatment process. We will then oil quench our knives to harden them and then learn how to draw a temper on the blade to make it tough. We will finish with sharpening and dressing the knife. This is a good introduction to knife making.
This style of knife, blade and handle all in one makes for a simple and beautiful knife. The Viking women supposedly wore these as utility knives from their tunics.
Collaboration with the Folk School and Calypso Farm and Ecology Center
Ages 15+
Max 4 students
Cost: $145 (members), $165 (non-members)
To register for this class, please call Calypso Farm at 907-451-0691
Questions? Email Tom Zimmer: calypsotom@gmail.com
