{"product_id":"spartan-blade","title":"Spartan Blade Workshop","description":"\u003ch3\u003eUpcoming Workshop Date\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMarch 6, 2027 | 9:00 AM–5:00 PM (1 day).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDescription\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAre you ready to step up to the anvil and craft a blade of pure power and utility? This premier experience is taught by local Flagstaff artist and Forged in Fire champion, Joshua Meyer. This exclusive one-day masterclass invites you to transform a local railroad spike into a custom Spartan-style blade. No prior blacksmithing or knife-making experience is required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn this workshop you will learn the historic art of moving hot steel as you give a railroad spike a warrior’s character. The head of the spike becomes a sculpted Spartan helmet, the body below it is twisted into a handle, and the rest is drawn out into a rugged Spartan blade. Josh will guide you step-by-step through the technical process, 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 Use the hammer to draw out and shape your railroad spike into a rugged Spartan blade profile.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe Helmet and Handle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sculpt a Spartan warrior’s helmet onto the head of the spike and forge a twisted 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 bevels that taper down to its cutting edge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe Heat Treating:\u003c\/strong\u003e Learn how to properly heat and quench a railroad spike knife to harden its edge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe Final Finish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Polish the blade, and sharpen it 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 1 day, 9:00 AM–5:00 PM.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat’s Included:\u003c\/strong\u003e Railroad spike, tool usage, safety gear, and lunch.\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":"March 6, 2027","offer_id":67883715232054,"sku":null,"price":800.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1009\/6561\/3878\/files\/spartan-workshop-set.jpg?v=1793895135","url":"https:\/\/the-quench.com\/products\/spartan-blade","provider":"The-Quench by Joshua Meyer","version":"1.0","type":"link"}