Blacksmith Knife Class

Beginning Blacksmithing: Blacksmith Knife Class

$225

Instructor: Than King, Professional Blacksmith
Date: May 30, 2026
Time: 9:00 to 2:00pm
Location: Four Kings Forge. 3200 S Dutton, Santa Rosa, CA Unit 219

Project: Blacksmith Forged Knife

Class Size: 6 students
Class Level: Beginner, 14 yrs and up. 

Participants ages 14-17 yrs must be accompanied by a legal guardian who is also registered for the class.

Prerequisites: No Experience Needed  

Description of Class:  Small Forged Knife

Skills Taught: You will be introduced to the parts of the anvil and how they are used; hammer control for effective movement of metal; the basics of drawing out, and tapering, operation of a propane forge, and shop safety. Grinding, Heat treating, and tempering. 

How to Register
Add the class fee to your cart using the menu below and complete the checkout process to reserve your spot.

Refund Policy: Eligible refunds will be issued as website credit according to the schedule outlined below. Monetary refunds may also be requested minus a 5% service fee.

Refund schedule: 100% refund with at least 30 days notice, 50% refund with at least 14 days notice. No refund with less than 14 days' notice. If the class does not fill, we reserve the right to cancel and issue a full refund as a website credit.

If the class is full, feel free to send us an email at fourkingsforge@gmsil.com to request a spot on the waiting list. You will be contacted if space opens up.

SHOP WEAR & PERSONAL SAFETY EQUIPMENT

Safety equipment to bring:

Safety glasses (mandatory), also recommended over prescription glasses

Ear protection
Leather gloves
Leather apron (optional)

Attire
Clothing should be cotton or wool. No synthetics like windbreakers or nylon pants.
Closed-toe shoes.
No loose-fitting clothing.
Long hair must be tied back.

Bring your own water bottle, lunch, and snacks as needed.

Suggested reading:

Backyard Blacksmith by Lorelei Sims.

A good basic beginning blacksmithing book. 

The Skills of a Blacksmith, Volume 1    by  Mark Asprey
This book is recommended for anyone becoming serious about blacksmithing. It is project-based and takes a deep dive into basic blacksmithing techniques.