From Friday, 04 July 2008 - 19:00 To Sunday, 06 July 2008 - 17:00 Every day
Learn the art of bladesmithing and knife making from Bladesmith Karim Haddad. This extensive weekend workshop will give you the opportunity not only to learn these skills, but to make a hand forged knife of your own. Karim will guide a small group through the processes to hand forge and craft a tool that you would be proud to own and use.
Cost - $550 (incl GST)
Cost includes: Tuition, insurance, materials, use of tools, workshop consumables, safety gear, tea and coffee.
Need to bring: Lunch, appropriate clothing and covered footwear
This is an introductory course that assumes no prior knowledge, just enthusiasm and desire to learn.
Location: Tharwa Valley Forge Contact: CIT Solutions 6207 4444
“A shiny spot on the spine of the blade will be where the blade air hardened. Go back to put the edge in water, bring the temperature to blue colour only. One time should do it.” -Jerry Fisk
Essential Supplies
From our Store
Forging Hammer
New cross pein forging hammer 1.35kg. Head is 13 x 4 x 4cm Handle is 36cm long with shock absorbing slot. Do your forearms a favour. $50 + postage
Also available as a straight pein hammer - photos coming soon.
New cross pein forging hammer 1.35kg. Head is 13 x 4 x 4cm
