Zombie Killer/Chopping Knife CLASS IS FULL

Saturday & Sunday, Mar 1-2, 2025,  9am to 5pm

Location:  MN School of Horseshoeing (see map and directions below).  Doors open at 8am.

Instructor: Paul Widenhoefer, longtime member of the Guild and the American Bladesmith Society and all-around knife nerd.

Cost: $150  (This covers metal, coal, handle material and some abrasives.)

Class size: Max 8, min 4  (Minimum age 14 - must be accompanied by an adult)

Class champion: Paul Widenhoefer (612) 408-5007 pwidenhoefer@gmail.com

Class Description: We will be covering basic knife forging, knife design, heat treatment, grinding, sharpening and attaching handles. Participants should leave with a finished (or nearly finished) primitive style knife ready for rough use. Due to time and facility limitations this is NOT a class to make a kitchen knife.

Tools and Equipment or other items participants are to bring to the class:  Forging hammer, tongs to hold tapered flat stock.

Safety Equipment:  The usual for working at a coal forge: clothes of natural fiber, no cuffs or frayed edges, non-synthetic boots or shoes. Eye and ear protection are mandatory. In addition, grinders, torches, and hot quenches will be used so keep long hair and shirt tails contained.

Lunch Arrangements:  Local restaurants or bring your own.

*** Registration acceptance will be in the order submitted, based on the transaction date, and each person will be notified individually.

Questions? Email  Paul Widenhoefer at pwidenhoefer@gmail.com