{"product_id":"short-sword-workshop","title":"Short Sword Workshop","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEmbark on a three-day bladesmithing journey to forge the short sword of your choice.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDescription\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAre 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat to Expect\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"list-style-type: disc; padding-left: 1.5em;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin: 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe Forging:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use the hammer and hydraulic press as you draw out, taper, and forge your steel into your chosen blade shape.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin: 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe Heat Treating:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin: 0;\"\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 bevels that taper down to its cutting edge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin: 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHilt:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin: 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFit \u0026amp; Finish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Glue up the handle and sharpen the blade to a kitchen-ready edge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDamascus Upgrade (+$500)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLet 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWorkshop Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"list-style-type: disc; padding-left: 1.5em;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin: 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDuration:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3 days, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM daily.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin: 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's Included:\u003c\/strong\u003e Steel, handle materials, safety gear, and lunch.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin: 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCapacity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6 students.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin: 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDates:\u003c\/strong\u003e To be announced.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\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":"Default Title","offer_id":67927287398710,"sku":null,"price":1900.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1009\/6561\/3878\/files\/short-sword-workshop-square.png?v=1793895629","url":"https:\/\/the-quench.com\/products\/short-sword-workshop","provider":"The-Quench by Joshua Meyer","version":"1.0","type":"link"}