January 11+12, 2025

This class will be lead by Colson Rupert.

Class size is limited to 4 students.

In this two day class we will work together to forge a wa-handled Japanese style kitchen style knife from 80CrV2 carbon steel bar stock. We’ll cover not only the forging but also heat treating, grinding, sharpening, and making a two piece handle.

Class will be held at Isaiah Schroeder Knifeworks. My shop is located at 1516 Gilson St. in Madison, WI and it’s within walking distance to a coffee shop and restaurants, several hotels are just a short drive or bike ride away if you’re coming from out of town.

The goal is for each student to leave with a finished knife to take home, and the skills to do it again! No experience necessary, this is a beginner level class.

• Class materials will be provided.

• Class fee is non-refundable after 30 days from class start.

• If fewer than 2 people sign up, class will be cancelled and fees refunded.

• Students must be at least 16 years old.

• Each day class starts at 9am and usually goes until around 5pm with 1 hr. lunch break. The class may go longer if needed or end early if everybody is done.

I will have some forging hammers available for sale for $125ea. They are the same as the hammers we will use in class and they are a 2.5lb square face cross pein design made by me from 1045 steel.