Author Topic: Knife Making Class - Space Available (Read 9494 times)

Ian Pratt · « **on:** September 03, 2013, 05:12:49 AM »

Please note - we have had a last minute cancellation and have an opening in the class. If you are interested and the short notice is not an issue, please contact Liza Kindig to register asap at (330) 948 -1082 or send me a PM. Thanks, Ian Pratt 4/29/2014

  Joe Seabolt and I will be holding another knife making class at the Log Cabin Shop in Lodi, OH on Saturday May 3rd and Sunday May 4th. We have been doing this one as a 2 day / weekend class. Here is some info on the class from the Log Cabin's web site and a copy of the current flyer -

"...Learn tips & techniques from experienced artists and blacksmiths both featured in numerous publications including American Tradition, Muzzleloader & Muzzle Blasts.

   Learn how to make from raw materials a basic yet fully functional knife styled after those of Early American blacksmiths. Students will learn how to hand forge a high carbon steel blade and temper it properly for maximum performance, then assemble a knife with the blade using traditional handle materials. Learn how to build and maintain different types of coal fires for working and for tempering, plus successful blade hardening. Blacksmithing experience a plus, but not a requirement. Class fee includes coal, steel and all materials to complete the project..."

skillman · « **Reply #1 on:** September 03, 2013, 05:14:54 AM »

Man do I wish I was closer to you guys. This would be a crackerjack class.

Steve

Ian Pratt · « **Reply #2 on:** September 03, 2013, 05:58:39 AM »

I wish you could make it too Steve. Maybe you can talk the guys from out there who were in the gun hardware forging class last Summer to all pile into a Yugo and split the gas? Now there's a travel journal I'd pay good money for a copy of.

Ian Pratt · « **Reply #3 on:** September 03, 2013, 06:05:32 AM »

A few pictures from last time, taken by our friend Joe McGee -

Getting started. We had coal and gas forges working so students could compare.

Joe demonstrates how to draw the blade out and start the tang

Ian Pratt · « **Reply #4 on:** September 03, 2013, 06:09:18 AM »

The students forge out their blades

Ian Pratt · « **Reply #5 on:** September 03, 2013, 06:13:23 AM »

File work

Ian Pratt · « **Reply #6 on:** September 03, 2013, 06:19:35 AM »

Hardening and tempering

Handle selection, fitting, and riveting the pins down

Ian Pratt · « **Reply #7 on:** September 03, 2013, 06:22:50 AM »

A few of the finished knives

Tim Crosby · « **Reply #8 on:** September 03, 2013, 04:08:08 PM »

  This is the info on the last class, scroll down the page and you will see it.

   http://www.logcabinshop.com/Classes.html

Tim C.

rickevans · « **Reply #9 on:** September 03, 2013, 11:11:28 PM »

I am interested. What are the dates?

Ian Pratt · « **Reply #10 on:** September 04, 2013, 06:21:27 AM »

I have added info on class dates to my first post at the top of the page.

rickevans · « **Reply #11 on:** September 06, 2013, 10:38:40 PM »

Thanks Ian.

Ian Pratt · « **Reply #12 on:** April 29, 2014, 11:03:40 PM »

New info at top of page

Vomitus · « **Reply #13 on:** May 01, 2014, 08:23:30 PM »

Dag nabbit! I found three other guys who want to go, just can't find a Yugo anywhere in Canada!
Haven't done any metal forging for some time.(lots of metal foraging tho) Ha! Sure wish it was closer.

David Rase · « **Reply #14 on:** May 01, 2014, 09:41:36 PM »

Quote from: Ian Pratt on September 03, 2013, 05:58:39 AM

I wish you could make it too Steve. Maybe you can talk the guys from out there who were in the gun hardware forging class last Summer to all pile into a Yugo and split the gas? Now there's a travel journal I'd pay good money for a copy of.

I pity the fool who would spend that long in a Yugo with Skillman.

David

Bob Roller · « **Reply #15 on:** May 02, 2014, 01:21:14 AM »

A YUGO?I just told someone recently that the reason my wife and I have owned
Lincoln Town Cars for years is because we can't afford a Yugo.

Bob Roller

skillman · « **Reply #16 on:** May 03, 2014, 05:57:56 PM »

Ever notice that Ian's go to car is a Yugo?

Steve

crowbarforge · « **Reply #17 on:** May 05, 2014, 06:18:32 PM »

The 2014 class was great. Ian, Joe and the other Joe were all great teacher/instructors. Had a great weekend and the folks at the Log Cabin Shop in Lodi, Ohio where wonderful hosts.

Ian Pratt · « **Reply #18 on:** May 07, 2014, 03:29:36 PM »

We had a really good group this time, they made some nice knives and we had a great time! Joe McGee took some photos, I will try to post a few here as soon as he sends them to me.

We are holding the next knife making class in August. This has become a pretty popular class and usually fills quickly. As of now we have only one spot left in the August class, if anybody is interested please contact Liza Kindig at the Log Cabin Shop, (330) 948 -1082 for more info.

Steve - In an effort to achieve a state of balance here on the site, I often refer to the Yugo to offset Bob Roller's references to the Duesenbergs. Kind of an automotive Yin / Yang maneuver if you will.

crowbarforge · « **Reply #19 on:** May 07, 2014, 04:44:26 PM »

Ian...is this the "make a knife more intricate than the basic blade on an antler" class?

Ian Pratt · « **Reply #20 on:** May 07, 2014, 07:12:20 PM »

The August class will be the same as the one you just took. Joe and I are working out the details for a more advanced class which will likely have to run three days instead of two, probably a Friday thru Sunday. I will keep you posted.

Tony · « **Reply #21 on:** May 11, 2014, 01:07:19 AM »

I took this class with Ian and Joe . I had a great time . Ian and Joe are awesome . They really work with you and show you how to do it right . Plus I got a fine knife out of it .

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Author Topic: Knife Making Class - Space Available (Read 9494 times)

rickevans

rickevans

Vomitus

Tony