Transform a piece of ordinary rebar into a beautiful knife that you design!
Overview
What You’ll Be Making : Your own custom forged knife
What’s You’ll Be Doing: Shaping your blade with copious amounts of heat and hammers, plus some help from a grinder
Skill Level : Beginner — no previous experience is required.
Length: 4 hours
Class size: ~10 people.
Prices
Guest – $255 per person: You will design and make one knife. Guests under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
Buddy Up – $355: You and a friend will design and make ONE knife together. At least one person must be 18+.
Buddy Up PLUS – $415: You and a friend will EACH design and make a knife. At least one person must be 18+.
Date Night – $425: You and your guest will design and make ONE knife together and get a pizza and a bottle of wine to share during the workshop. At least one person must be 18+.
Date Night PLUS – $485: You and your guest will EACH design and make a knife and get a pizza and a bottle of wine to share during the workshop. At least one person must be 18+.
This workshop will immerse you in the world of knifesmithing – the art, science, and practice of using heat and hammers (among other tools) to shape steel. You will transform a piece of ordinary rebar (steel reinforcing rod) into a beautiful knife of your own design.
The first portion of this workshop will focus on heating and shaping the rebar with a hammer and anvil. You’ll heat up your steel in our propane forge until it’s red-hot then use a hammer and anvil to create the profile of your knife. Rinse, repeat until you have the shape you want. It’s a great workout!
After you’ve created the rough shape of your knife, you’ll use a grinder to refine the shape and form the bevel of your knife, which is the core of its cutting edge.
Finally, you’ll heat the knife up one more time and quench it in oil to harden the blade. This involves red-hot metal and usually a little fire when you dunk your knife into the oil. It’s the ultimate Instagrammable photo or video! Ever seen “Forged in Fire”? That’s exactly what you’ll be doing!
We’ll then take a break while your knife cools after you quench it. During this time, feel free to grab a slice from the excellent pizza place around the corner (Table 87). You’re also welcome to utilize our lounge area to relax with your slice, a drink, and your workshop buddies. Take advantage of your time out of the apartment and make a night of it!
Once we reconvene, you’ll put the finishing touches on your masterpiece – wrapping your knife’s handle and sharpening it to a razor’s edge. You’ll leave the workshop with a stunning piece of artistry, a slightly sore arm, and a newfound pride of your craftsmanship.
What Our Workshop Guests Are Saying
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Hands down, such a one of a kind experience! The entire workshop from start to finish was engaging, informative, and super fun- even for a beginner like myself! You can absolutely see the passion in the entire team working here, not ever feeling rushed or like a question was taking up too much time. If you’re looking for a unique date night, or celebration- I highly recommend booking the date package! Both the pizza and wine were delicious. A huge thank you again for helping make my partner’s birthday memorable and a dream come true for him, to everyone at Craftsman Ave! We will definitely be back. 🙂 — Bren V.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Did the survival knife forging class. Great times, good group, A from the Boogie Down Bronx enlightened us with her knowledge and facts. Drinks after hammer time. All around a grand ol’ time. A great class and a fine blade made by mine own hands! — Donald M.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are these classes for beginners?
These classes are for all levels. No experience necessary!
Are there any age restrictions?
18+. Check out our Buddy Up option if you’re a minor with an accompanying adult.
What should I wear?
Please wear comfortable clothes and closed toe shoes. Protective equipment will be provided.