Beginner Bladesmithing with Joe Vachon - Forging Knives with Basic Tools

Cascadia Center for Arts & Crafts teaches the traditional arts and crafts used during the construction of Timberline Lodge as well as contemporary art classes & workshops. We are a nonprofit arts organization teaching out of historic US Forest Service cabins in the village of Govenment Camp, Oregon at an elevation of 4000 feet.The natural scenic beauty of Mount Hood is a constant inspiration for both instructors and students.  Cascadia Center completes a circle of regional art centers located throughout the State of Oregon, showcasing the Cascade Mountain Environment and beautiful Mount Hood.  Our project respects the environment, history and traditions of WPA Crafts and CascadianArchitecture.

Cascadia Center for Arts & Crafts

Forge your own knife with simple tools with Joe Vachon, the Season 6, Episode 27, Forged in Fire Champion, in this 1 day, hands-on course.

Cascadia Center For Arts and Crafts

Forge your own knife with simple tools with Joe Vachon, the Season 6, Episode 27, Forged in Fire Champion, in this 1 day, hands-on course.In this class we will be exploring the rudimentary hammer techniques used, step by step, to forge a knife blade to shape without a grinder.You can expect to learn how to forge a point on the end of a bar, flatten your blade to its final thickness, create a counter-bend, forge your bevels, shape an all-steel handle, clean up your work with a file, and sharpen on a stone.We will be start by using mild steel for a practice knife, then move up to medium, and high carbon steel to help your progression as a novice smith. We will also be discussing and demonstrating what goes into proper heat treating when using high carbon steels and learn about various types of blade geometry and their application.Note about safety – Wear cotton pants and shirt (synthetics are potentially flammable). Make sure your pants fit over the tops of your closed-toe shoes or boots so nothing hot can fall in. Safety glasses and earplugs are available, or bring your own. Bringing your own leather gloves is a good idea. Bring a water bottle to stay hydrated.

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