Scandi-style Bushcraft Knife 2-day CLASS IS FULL

03/02/2024 09:00 AM - 03/03/2024 05:00 PM CT

Event Registration is closed.

Admission

$140.00

Location

MN School of Horseshoeing
6250 Riverdale Drive NW
Ramsey, MN 55303
United States of America

Summary

Are you afraid of being stuck in the wilderness with only a knife at your side? Or do you just want to carve some Dala horses with a Scandinavian blade? Well, we have the knife class for you! Paul Widenhoefer has been making knives for over fifteen years and has taught knife making classes for the Guild previously. He is also a member of the ABS (American Bladesmith Society).

Description

March 2-3, 2024 from 9 am to 5 pm each day.

Instructor: Paul Widenhoefer

Location: MN School of Horseshoeing (see map below)

Cost: $140 per student

Class size: Maximum 8 (There is only room for 8 students, so sign up early.)

Class Description: This class offering will be for making a scandi-style knife favored by woodworkers, campers, survivalists and woods men and women alike. We will be covering forging a blade, safety, grinding, knife steels, handles, heat treating, and sharpening for this useful and versatile blade. These are typically short blades 2” to 4” in length with a wood handle. Sheathes will not be covered at this time. Students should leave with one finished (or nearly finished) knife.

Class Champion: Paul Widenhoefer 612-408-5007 at pwidenhoefer@gmail.com

Tools & Equipment participants should bring to class: Students will be expected to bring safety equipment, favorite hammer and any tongs for small stock you may have.

Safety Equipment: The usual for forging with coal: safety glasses, hearing protection, clothing of natural fiber with no cuffs or fraying, and leather boots or shoes.