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 and week nights, 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 18 or over to attend classes at my shop, unless I am able to make an exception due to special circumstances. A Liability Release is required to be signed in order to attend any class. If you wish to schedule a class, please Click the Purchase button associated with the class you want, Contact Me through the "Contact" link, Email Me at CKNT@Verizon.net, or Call Me at 443-604-8297.
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Time is TBDEd Clarke Knives
Ed will contact you to schedule your class18325 Upper Beckleysville Rd
Time is TBDHampstead
Ed will contact you to schedule your class18325 Upper Beckleysville Rd
Ed will contact you to schedule your lessonEd Clarke Knives
Ed will contact you to schedule your lessonEd Clarke Knives
Time is TBDHampstead- Ed will contact you to schedule your lessonEd Clarke Knives
- Time is TBDHampstead
Time is TBDEd Clarke Knives
Time is TBDHampstead
Ed will contact you to schedule your class18325 Upper Beckleysville Rd
Ed will contact you to schedule your classEd Clarke Knives- Ed will contact you to schedule your classEd Clarke Knives
- Time is TBDEd Clarke Knives
- Ed will contact you to schedule your class18325 Upper Beckleysville Rd
- Ed will contact you to schedule your class18325 Upper Beckleysville Rd
- Time is TBDHampstead
Basic Knife Making 1
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.
Tuition: $640
Materials Fee: $60
Bladesmithing 101
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.
Tuition: $640
Materials Fee: $60
This is a 3 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. Most students leave with a completed knife ready for a sheath.
Tuition: $960
Materials Fee: $110
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. Pre-Forged blades can also be purchased for this class.
Tuition: $640
Materials Fee: $60
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!
Tuition: $1,280
Materials Fee: $120
Handles & Guards
This is a 2 day class that goes in-depth into the subject of handles & guards. Includes stabilized exotic wood block/scales and choice of guard materials.
Tuition: $640
Materials Fee: $110
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!
Tuition: $640
Materials Fee: $60
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 in a basic pattern such as ladder, rain drop, random, etc.!
Tuition: $640
Materials Fee: $110
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.
Tuition: $640
Materials Fee: $90