Railroad Spike Knife Class

$225.00

Instructor: Than King, Professional Blacksmith
Date: February 21, 2026 
Time: 9:00am to 2:00pm
Location: 3200 S Dutton Ave, Santa Rosa , CA  Unit 219

Project: Railroad Spike 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. 

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.  Operation of a belt grinder.  Sharpening and heat treating a blade. 

Prerequisites: No experience required 

How to Register
Add the class fee to your cart using the menu below and complete the check out 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 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 palmed 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.