ABS Introduction to Bladesmithing
ABS Introduction to Bladesmithing
This class is for beginning knifemakers, students will be introduced to the concepts
and techniques needed to make a knife. Students are taught metal selection; blade
function and different blade design will be discussed. Hand forging to shape, normalizing,
heat treating, grinding and tempering will all be taught. These semi-finished blades
will be tested for their cutting ability, edge holding, hardness and flexibility.
Students should be able to make a blade which will pass the equivalent of a Journeyman
Smith Performance Test. Successful completion of this course will reduce the required
three (3) year waiting period as an ABS Journeyman Smith judging in two years. This
is a two-week long class and will be taught by an ABS Certified Master Bladesmith.
Cost: $1,381.25
Location: 3300 building, room 3327 & 3337
Course Code Date Time
CSP 4000 24732 9/26 – 10/7 Monday – Friday. 8a – 5p
Registration Deadline: 9/5/22