Basic Forging Course

About the Course

This is a hands-on course designed to give the student a working familiarity with the tools and metals utilized in the forging of a sword blade. Each student will forge his own blade of at least wakizashi length from forge-welded steel cable. Skills learned will include forging, grinding, filing and heat-treating, with attendant emphasis on metallurgy and proper shaping and aesthetics. All tools, fuel, and material included.

Price

The price of the course is $1250 and is limited to four students per session. A deposit of $250 is requested, refundable up to 60 days before the session begins.