Forge a Chef Knife - Oct 26+27, 2024 with Colson
Forge a Chef Knife - Oct 26+27, 2024 with Colson
October 26+27, 2024
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.