Short Sword Workshop
Short Sword Workshop
Embark on a three-day bladesmithing journey to forge the short sword of your choice.
Description
Are you ready to craft an epic piece of functional history? This premier experience is taught by local Flagstaff artist and Forged in Fire champion, Joshua Meyer. This exclusive three-day masterclass challenges you to step up to the anvil for the ultimate bladesmithing adventure. No prior blacksmithing or sword-making experience is required.
In this workshop, you will learn the traditional art of short sword making (up to 2 feet). While Josh will guide you step-by-step through the technical process of building a short sword, the creative design is entirely in your hands. You choose the style that speaks to you.
What to Expect
- The Forging: Use the hammer and hydraulic press as you draw out, taper, and forge your steel into your chosen blade shape.
- The Heat Treating: Learn the process of heating and cooling a blade in controlled stages to make the steel hard enough to hold an edge and tough enough not to break.
- Grinding: Complete the process of removing steel on a belt grinder to refine the blade's shape and form the bevels that taper down to its cutting edge.
- Hilt: Depending on your sword type, craft and fit a handle, guard, and pommel so the sword is secure, comfortable, and well balanced in the hand.
- Fit & Finish: Glue up the handle and sharpen the blade to a kitchen-ready edge.
Damascus Upgrade (+$500)
Let us know before the class, and we will have custom, pattern-welded Damascus steel prepped and ready at your anvil to reveal stunning, mesmerizing layers upon final etching.
Workshop Details
- Duration: 3 days, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM daily.
- What's Included: Steel, handle materials, safety gear, and lunch.
- Capacity: 6 students.
- Dates: To be announced.