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Hunter Knife Smithing Workshop

Forge a hunter knife with a paracord handle in this knifesmithing workshop in NYC.

Craftsman Ave

5.0 (53)

23k followers

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4 hours

1 to 20 guests

$275 - $585 ($275 for Guests, $385 for Buddy Up, $455 for Date Night, $515 for Buddy Up PLUS, $585 for Date Night PLUS)

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Overview

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What you'll do

Dive into the world of knife smithing with this beginner-friendly workshop in Brooklyn. In this hands-on class, you will learn how to make a custom Hunter knife.

Learn the art, science, and practice of using heat and hammers (among other tools) to shape steel. You will transform a rough preform of 4140 steel into a beautiful knife of your own design. The blank allows you to take your knife in a variety of different directions. Learn how to shape a clip point or drop point, or some blending of design that you create.

The first portion of this workshop will focus on heating and shaping the 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 and repeat until you have the shape you want. It’s a great workout!

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. Don't forget to snap some pictures to impress your friends later!

After you’ve quenched 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. Once you have fully shaped your knife you’ll put the finishing touches on your masterpiece – wrapping your knife’s handle and sharpening it to a razor’s edge.

Throughout the workshop, you’ll work with various tools and materials to bring your vision to life. The experience might be physically demanding, but the satisfaction of creating something with your own hands is incredibly rewarding. Leave the workshop with a stunning masterpiece, a newfound craft skill, and a tangible symbol of your craftsmanship to cherish.

Ticket types:

Guests (1 person! Making 1 thing!)
Buddy Up (2 people! Making 1 thing!)
Buddy Up PLUS (2 people! Making 2 things!)
Date Night (2 people! Making 1 thing! Includes pizza+wine!)
Date Night PLUS(2 people! Making 2 things! Includes pizza+wine!)

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Knowledge required

No previous experience is required. Children under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

What you'll get

A custom forged Hunter knife.

What to bring

Please arrive a few minutes early to get settled and checked in.

Suitable for

This class is great for individuals and couples as well as for a date idea, team building activity or bachelorette party.

This experience would also be a unique gift for her, gift for mom or gift for couples.

Location

Craftsman Ave - 117 11th Street Brooklyn, NY 11215

More about this class

This class is new, and this teacher has 53 reviews for their other experiences - which you can see here.

This class is also covered by ClassBento's money-back guarantee.

Your teacher

Craftsman Ave

5.0 (53)

23k followers

We transform "regular folks" into welders, woodworkers, jewelry makers, leather crafters, knife forgers, and stained glass artisans in just one workshop. Our hands-on workshops are taught by local makers, artists & designers in Brooklyn.

Locally owned and operated since 2015, Craftsman Ave is a destination to connect people who want to learn how to do new things with a skilled and likable craftsman who can show them how to do those things in a straight forward, fun, and non-condescending manner. You can make cool stuff while supporting the makers and artists of NYC who we hire to lead our workshops.