Knife Making Workshop at Hammered Heart Forge

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What's it for?

Knife lab is designed so people can spend time in studio and use the equipment to work on their own projects.

There are scheduled dates on the work shop calendar...times vary with workshop schedules...open hours are posted as week-end evenings, week days or weekday evenings.
There's an initial membership which covers your equipment check and orientation/safety briefing.
Rates are charged in 4-hour blocks and members must schedule ahead of time just like you would do for a workshop.
I'm available during studio hours to advise (both kinds ... good or bad:) and help with questions.
Some secure storage is available so you're able to leave your project at HHF, there's a small fee for storage

Supplies and materials

Members may purchase supplies or bring their own.

Supplies available on-site will be ...

grinding belts and sandpaper
leather for making knife sheaths
blade steel blanks and brass stock
wood for scales
anything needed for a knife build

There's no charge for propane , torch gasses or welding gasses. There is a charge for coal.

Equipment

2hp 2'x72" belt grinder
3hp 2'x72" belt grinder, 3-phase speed adjustable
Logan lathe, 12" swing bed 48" long *
Benchmaster MV! vertical mill *
propane forge, 2 burner forced air, 1.5 ft3
propane forge, ribbon burner type, 1.5 ft3
Peddinghaus anvil, 1998, 110#
Arm and Hammer anvil, 1911, 125#
Coal forge
Drill press, floor
Metal cutting band saw
19 inch wood cutting band saw
drill press- benchtop
ox-acetylene torch *
hand held power tools
Blade making fixtures, all
Hollow grinding wheel and table
MIG welder Lincoln Elec 275, 220v, gas *.
8" wire wheel and buffers

* - requires separate check out ... MIG welder, mill, lathe and ox-acetylene torch are available for use. Members must demonstrate proficiency and safe operation.... separate check-out fee and demonstration.

Skill Level

Although designed for beginners, some familiarity with shop tools ... e.g. drill press, angle grinder, bench mounted belt grinder ... will prove very helpful. This workshop is probably not suitable for those under 18 ... however, I'm often surprised by the competency level shown by younger people. I don't make any hard rules about age restrictions for that reason.

Familiarity/experience with the hand tools/equipment can be acquired in the Railroad Spike Knife Workshop ... recommended but not required ... questions about this please ask:)

Membership Requirements

Participants 16 years of age and younger must have an adult in attendance.

Participants must have taken at least one HHF workshop in the past.

A membership fee will be charged prior to your first visit. We'll do an orientation session at to familiarize you with equipment operation, lab rules, and safety policies. Safe operation of each piece of equipment must be demonstrated prior to use. You'll be checked out on everything and a card will be kept on file.

The

Participants

The workshop is led by Michael Sebacher, a local artisan and teacher. See his bio here.

You'll leave with a finished, fixed blade knife designed and crafted by YOU:)

This workshop is conducted in a working blacksmith-artisan studio located on a working horse farm with the company of others who share your interest.

Participation is limited to 3 students per session ... to optimize safety and ensure a quality experience.

Skill Level

Familiarity/experience with the hand tools/equipment can be acquired in the Railroad Spike Knife Workshop ... recommended but not required ... questions about this please ask:)

See what happens in the knife making workshop. . .

Requirements

Participants 16 years of age and younger must have an adult in attendance.

Participants must have taken at least one HHF workshop in the past.

Safe operation of equipment must be demonstrated prior to use. Participants

Design and draw a template for your blade
Profile blade shape
Drill and taper pin holes
Grind the primary bevel
Heat treat
Pin/rivet scales to the blade
Shape and finish handle
Sharpen, finish and polish

The workshop is led by Michael Sebacher, a local artisan and teacher. See his bio here.

You'll leave with a finished, fixed blade knife designed and crafted by YOU:)

This workshop is conducted in a working blacksmith-artisan studio located on a working horse farm with the company of others who share your interest.

Participation is limited to 3 students per session ... to optimize safety and ensure a quality experience.

Skill Level

Familiarity/experience with the hand tools/equipment can be acquired in the Railroad Spike Knife Workshop ... recommended but not required ... questions about this please ask:)

Cost

Workshop cost is $350 per participant. Includes all materials. Space is confirmed with payment.

When

See the Workshop Calendar HERE for scheduled dates.

This workshop is limited to 3 participants.

All sessions start times on the workshop calendar.

Where

We're located on a working horse farm so mind the ducks, riders, dogs, geese and other critters on the way in.

The workshop is given is at Hammered Heart Forge Studio located at 272 Lowell Drive in Sharpsburg ... clickable map below:)

Things to Remember

Dress for the weather and the environment. This is a working studio ... dirt, grit, and heat are always present.
Leather gloves are required. Plastic based or nylon gloves are unsafe.
Safety glasses are required and supplied.
Long hair should be tied back or under a hat.
Nylon or plastic-based clothing is unsafe. Cotton, wool, or leather works.
Photos are encouraged but mustn't interfere with others working.
Those under 17 must be accompanied by a related, responsible adult.
This is not a child-friendly environment and unsafe for children 12 and under.

Contact

Contact me at any time with questions:

678.876.1654

mjsebacher@bellsouth.net

You're encouraged to arrange a visit to studio prior as you'd like:)