KNIFE MAKING CLASSES !!!
Individual Instruction
I offer several classes which I teach in my shop in Hampstead, Md. I offer individual, one-on-one instruction, which I adapt to each student's personal needs and requests. Below I have listed the current class offerings accompanied by a description and cost. I do not run a routine schedule of classes, but instead offer the classes "by request" on a first-come, first-served basis. I also offer "unstructured" instruction so that a student is able to come and get whatever his/her needs may be. I currently teach on weekends only, and you may request to "break-up" your 2 or 4 day class over more than one weekend if your schedule requires it. You must be 21 or over to attend classes at my shop, unless I am able to make an exception due to special circumstances. Due to the inherently dangerous nature of this pursuit, a Release is required to be signed in order to attend any class. A 50% deposit is required at time of scheduling to reserve your space and materials. If you wish to schedule a class, please contact me through the "Contact" link, or email me at
This is a 2 day class, during which the basic blacksmithing skills needed to forge a knife blade are taught. NO KNIVES are made in this class, only the skills needed to forge a knife. The student will learn coal forge and propane forge fire management, hammer control and techniques, creation of scrolls, hooks, and other projects as time allows.
Cost: $425 (includes $25 materials fee)

Basic Knife Making
This is a 2 day class, during which the student will forge, rough grind, heat treat, finish grind, and put a handle on a full-tang, guardless knife. This is a very condensed class and will give the student a taste of what it is to forge and complete a knife. This class does not allow sufficient time to delve too deeply into theory, however, you will leave with a completed knife and knowledge of the process / techniques.
Cost: $425 (includes $25 materials fee)

Bladesmithing101
This 2 day class focuses solely on the forging of blades and does not include heat treatment or finishing. This is a great class to really hone some blade forging skills. You will forge as many blades as you wish during this class, learning: Proper forging temperatures, Forming the point, tapering the blade, forming the heel and plunge, drawing the blade bevels, and forging the handle for full and hidden tang knives.
Cost: $425 (includes $25 materials fee)

Bladesmithing 102
2 days of rough grinding, heat treatment, finish grinding, and hand-finishing the blades forged in Bladesmithing 101, or any blades you may have forged on your own. Forged blades can also be purchased for this class.
Cost: $425 (includes $25 materials fee)

Bladesmithing 201
This is a 4 day class, which includes both Bladesmithing 101 & Bladesmithing 102. Taking this combination will qualify you for a $50 discount!
Cost: $775 (includes $25 materials fee)

Handles & Guards
This is a 2 day class that goes in-depth into the subject of handles & guards.
Cost: $425 (includes $25 materials fee)

Hamons 101
This is a 2 day class in which students will receive in-depth instruction on the techniques used to create beautiful, active Hamons, as well as methods utilized to properly finish and bring-out the best in a Hamon. Students will create and finish a hamon of his/her own design!
Cost: $450 (includes $50 materials fee)

Damascus 101
In this 2 day class, Forge welding theory and technique are taught, and the student will create a 1" x 1/4" x 12" bar of his/her own damascus!
Cost: $550 (includes $150 materials fee)

Sheath Making 101

This 2 day class will include instruction on the creation of both leather and kydex sheaths. This will include instruction on inlays and blade retention as well.
Cost: $425 (includes $25 materials fee)