Saturday, October 16, 2021 at 12:00:00 PM The NEW HammerSpace Community Workshop

**NOTE: THIS IS A 2-DAY, 2-PART CLASS. PART 1 ON SATURDAY, NOON-4PM. PART 2 ON SUNDAY, NOON UNTIL YOUR KNIFE IS COMPLETE.**

PART 1 (Saturday): We will be forging rail road spikes into knives. In this first class we will hammer out a knife blank from a spike and begin the stock removal process. Basic hammering techniques and good forging practices will be covered as well as blacksmithing terms and equipment operation.

PART 2 (Sunday): We will be doing stock reduction with grinders and sanders to create a finished knife and heat treating the knives before final sanding.

Be sure to wear closed toe shoes and long pants.

Be sure to follow current masking guidelines for the city of KCMO.

For ages: 18 and older
Price: $150/person (price includes both days & all materials)

45th & Emanuel Cleaver II Blvd. Click here for event

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