Instructor -Andy Ruse
Assistant Instructor - Steve Wheeler
Overall Course Fee: $250
Description: In this class, you will learn to forge, heat treat, grind, handle, and finish a camping/utility knife. The knife will be made from 1075 steel and have a wooden handle with a full tang construction. All materials will be provided.
Prerequisites: You must have taken Blacksmithing 101, or have equivalent experience equal to at least 16 hours of forging time.
Registration Options - You can call 410-386-3881, or email Karen Jones at ksjones@carrollcountymd.gov, or you can register in person at the Farm Museum (M – Th 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.) You must confirm space is available in the class with Karen before payment can be made. Full payment is made to the Carroll County Farm Museum by either cash, check or credit card and is required to confirm your registration and space in the class. All classes are limited to 8 students. There must be a minimum of 4 students registered to hold a class.
Required Essentials - You will need to bring safety glasses, lunch, and wear *non-synthetic clothing. Natural fiber long pants, short or long-sleeved shirt, closed toed shoes (preferably leather) that can get dirty are required. All other tools and equipment are provided.
*Synthetic materials can melt and cause severe burns.