Name: BL_P:Bladesmithing Project: Forging a 6" petty/utility/chef knife
Start: 2021-07-15T19:00:00-04:00
End: 2021-07-15T21:00:00-04:00
Location: Nova Labs

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Students will learn to forge a 6" petty/utility/chef knife. Techniques for how to make a handle and bolster will also be discussed.

Prerequisites:
Current Nova Labs member,
Blacksmithing Safety sign off, and
age 16+

Students will:
- how to begin a preform
- how to use set hammers and other top/bottom tools to set ricasso shape and form the tang
- basic beveling techniques
- Get hands-on forging time making knives
- Walk away with a rough forged knife ready to be ground.
- Appropriate steel will be provided

Minors 16-17: May take the class, but parents must remain in the lab and available in case needed or in an emergency.

REQUIRED to BRING/SAFETY: There are lots of sparks. So, you MUST wear Non-synthetic clothes, including leather shoes and long pants are a must. Long sleeve shirts are not necessary, but no shorts.

You must bring your own safety glasses.
Masks are also required for this class.

Class fee is $125.

Please arrive at this class on time. If you arrive more than 15 minutes late, you may not be able to take the class and there will not be a refund or rescheduling.

Disregard the status here on Meetup: To reserve your spot, find this event and others like it on our Nova Labs events portal -- https://portal.nova-labs.org/event-4371738

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