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This exclusive two-day masterclass challenges you to step up to the anvil and forge a Japanese-style chef knife. It will challenge you, empower you, and leave you with an extraordinary, razor-sharp kitchen workhorse built entirely with your own hands. No prior blacksmithing or knife-making experience is required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn this workshop, you will learn the \"brut de forge\" style of knife making, which leaves the rugged, fire-scaled texture of the forge on the upper part of the blade and pairs it with a thin, modern cutting edge. 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This premier experience is taught by local Flagstaff artist and Forged in Fire champion, Joshua Meyer. This exclusive four-hour workshop challenges you to step up to the anvil and transform a local railroad spike into a rugged, rustic knife. It will challenge you, empower you, and leave you with a custom blade built entirely with your own hands. No prior blacksmithing experience is required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn this workshop, you will take a weathered railroad spike, heat it until it glows, and hammer it into a blade. Along the way, you will learn the timeless art of moving hot steel and the “brut de forge” style of knife making, which leaves the rough, fire-darkened texture of the forge on the finished knife. Josh will guide you step-by-step, from the first hammer strike to the final sharpening.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat to Expect\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe Forging:\u003c\/strong\u003e Heat the spike until it glows and hammer it into a functional knife shape.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe Twist:\u003c\/strong\u003e Learn a traditional decorative technique by adding a classic twist to the spike’s handle.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrinding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Complete the process of removing steel on a belt grinder to refine the blade’s shape and form the bevel that tapers down to its cutting edge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe Final Finish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sharpen the blade to a working edge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWorkshop Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDuration:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4 hours, 9:00 AM–1:00 PM.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat’s Included:\u003c\/strong\u003e Railroad spike, tool usage, and safety gear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/workshop-cancellation-refund-policy\"\u003eWorkshop Cancellation \u0026amp; Refund Policy\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The-Quench by Joshua Meyer","offers":[{"title":"December 29, 2026","offer_id":67883715100982,"sku":null,"price":450.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1009\/6561\/3878\/files\/railroad-workshop-3295.heic?v=1793909345"},{"product_id":"san-mai-cleaver-workshop","title":"San Mai Cleaver Workshop","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThree layers of steel, two days at the forge, one cleaver built for a lifetime of chopping.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eUpcoming Workshop Date\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJanuary 9–10, 2027 | 9:00 AM–6:00 PM daily (2 days).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDescription\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAre you ready to craft one of the most respected and striking blades in the kitchen? 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