Push Dagger Workshop at Hammered Heart Forge

What

This is an hands-on event. We start with a blade blank, hardwood scales and brass pin stock.  Participants will:

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• Design and draw a template

• Profile blade and grip shape

• Drill and taper pin holes

• Grind the primary bevel

• Heat treat

• Pin/rivet scales to the blade

• Shape and finish handle

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

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You'll  leave with a finished push dagger 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.

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

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on skill level... Read

​The process is much like that in the knife making workshop ... however... there are significant differences.  If you've taken the Knife Making workshop, you're very prepared to make this work.  Good judgement and a meticulous nature are helpful:)  Remember... "We ALWAYS win in the end:)"

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The special challenges are:

• Inside curves .... which can be difficult to refine.

• Symmetry must be maintained... the eye will catch any deviations.

• There are  bevels are different than doing 2.  They must meet in a straight line at the center of the blade ... twice:)

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If you can work methodically and deliberately,  it'll be fine.

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. 

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