Cheese Knife Class

$125.00

Instructor: Than King, Professional Blacksmith
Date: TBD
Time: TBD
Location: 3200 S Dutton Ave, Santa Rosa, CA,  Unit 219

Project: Cheese 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.

Description: Students will make a cheese 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, tapering, and bending; operation of a propane forge, and shop safety.

Prerequisites: Some experience is very helpful, though not required. 

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.
Leather shoes.
No loose-fitting clothing.
Long hair must be tied back.

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

Suggested reading:

First Fires

A downloadable PDF provided by Jeffery Hoffman in cooperation with Blacksmith Association of Missouri (BAM) bamsite.org

Backyard Blacksmith by Lorelei Sims. A good basic beginning blacksmithing book.

Mastering the Fundamentals of Blacksmithing – The Skills of a Blacksmith, Volume 1. This book is recommended for anyone becoming serious about blacksmithing. It is project-based and takes a deep dive into basic blacksmithing techniques.